Ömer Aşık

Turkish basketball center, NBA player

Ömer Aşık - Turkish basketball center, NBA player
Born

July 4th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Turkey

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A professional basketball player who played as a center in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Aşık began his career in Turkey before transitioning to the NBA. He played for the Chicago Bulls and the Houston Rockets among other teams. Aşık contributed to teams with solid defense and rebounding skills, helping both franchises during his tenure. He also represented the Turkish national team in international competitions.

Played for the Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets

Selected for the Turkish national team

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