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Mehmet Okur Retired

Center · Utah Jazz · 7'0", 250 lb · Drafted 2001
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In short

Mehmet Okur is a retired center best known with the Utah Jazz. Stretch-five All-Star ahead of his time. Career averages: 13.5 points, 7 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

Scoring map · Mehmet’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 53% · Paint 21%
Rim — 53% of scoring, 44% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 1% of scoring, 1% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shots
  • Rim53%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Mehmet Okur is a retired retired standout. Stretch-five All-Star ahead of his time.

He averaged 13.5 points, 7 rebounds and 1.6 assists over his career.

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Career avg
13.5 ppg
Center
Rebounds
7 rpg
career
Assists
1.6 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Mehmet Okur is a retired center, most associated with the Utah Jazz.

Stretch-five All-Star ahead of his time.

He retired with career averages of 13.5 points, 7 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Stretch-five All-Star ahead of his time.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired retired standout and Utah Jazz name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
retired standout · center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
75/100
Scoring70
Playmaking43
Rebounding59
Perimeter D46
Rim protection60
Spacing36
Athleticism68
Clutch58
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ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Stretch-five All-Star ahead of his time.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
13.5
per game
Career RPG
7
per game
Career APG
1.6
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyStretch-five All-Star ahead of his time.

Hardware

1×
NBA All-Star
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired standout and Utah Jazz name.

Mehmet Okur's career is complete: Stretch-five All-Star ahead of his time.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — a standout with the Utah Jazz.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Mehmet Okur's career averages?

Mehmet Okur averaged 13.5 points, 7 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

Is Mehmet Okur retired?

Yes — Mehmet Okur is a retired center.