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Now, the Nets are hoping they can lure Howard to create a stellar point guard-center tandem to lead their team for years. After this season, the Nets will be able to shed almost 19 million dollars in payroll by losing Mehmet Okur and Kris Humphries,...
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The Nets are currently trying to stop a five-game losing streak and the team has seen a number of injuries as Brook Lopez is lost for the majority of the season with a broken right foot, and Mehmet Okur is out with a sore lower back. Deron Williams is...
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CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 23: Carlos Boozer #5 of the Chicago Bulls puts up a shot over Mehmet Okur #13 of the New Jersey Nets at the United Center on January 23, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. View Photo »
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New Jersey C Mehmet Okur received an epidural on his ailing back earlier this week and could return to the team in the next few days, according to The (Bergen, N.J.) Record. Okur visited a doctor on Monday, but the Nets did not reveal the procedure he...
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RUTHERFORD, N.J.NETS players Deron Williams, Kris Humphries, DeShawn Stevenson, and Mehmet Okur will lead a basketball clinic for more than 100 students at Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of...
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That may be true, but the teams seem to be heading in different directions. While they were able to suit up 10 players, the Nets are clearly hindered by the injuries to rookie guard MarShon Brooks (broken toe), center Brook Lopez (center), guard DeShawn...
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New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur (13) fouls Chicago Bulls guard Ronnie Brewer, as Anthony Morrow (22) also defends, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in Chicago. Chicago won 110-95. View Photo »
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While Damion James (right foot surgery), Brook Lopez (right foot surgery), DeShawn Stevenson (sore right knee), Mehmet Okur (back spasms) and MarShon Brooks (broken pinkie toe) remain sidelined, Anthony Morrow will be back in the lineup. Morrow, who...
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With 7-foot center Brook Lopez out since undergoing surgery in December to repair a stress fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, the Nets (8-18) have lacked a go-to presence in the post. With his replacement, Mehmet Okur, also sitting out...
About Mehmet Okur
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Mehmet Okur (born May 26, 1979 in Yalova, Turkey) is a Turkish professional basketball player who currently plays for the Utah Jazz of the NBA. He is a 211 cm (6' 11") power forward/center. Full Article
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New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur (13) fouls Chicago Bulls guard Ronnie Brewer, as Anthony Morrow (22) also defends, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in Chicago. Chicago won 110-95.
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Charlotte Bobcats' Bismack Biyombo toes up for a shot against New Jersey Nets' Mehmet Okur, left, of Turkey, and Anthony Morrow during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Nets won 97-87.
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New Jersey Nets' Mehmet Okur, right, of Turkey, makes a block attempt on a shot by Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Henderson during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Newark, N.J.
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New Jersey Nets' Mehmet Okur, (13), of Turkey, looks to pass the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant, right, defends during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Newark, N.J. , Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. The Thunder won 84-74.
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Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis (8) is blocked by New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur, right, of Turkey, during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Nets won 107-100.
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New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur (13) shoots as Los Angeles Clippers' Courtney Fortson defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Clippers guard Chauncey Billups, center, passes the ball as New Jersey Nets' Mehmet Okur, left, and Deron Williams, right, defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, in Los Angeles.
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PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 13: Jared Dudley #3 of the Phoenix Suns puts up a shot against Mehmet Okur #13 of the New Jersey Nets during the NBA game at US Airways Center on January 13, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Nets defeated the Suns 110-103.
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New Jersey Nets' Mehmet Okur, right, of Turkey, battles Phoenix Suns' Marcin Gortat, of Poland, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in Phoenix.
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Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson dunks against New Jersey Nets' Mehmet Okur, right, from Turkey, and Deron Williams during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 98-82.
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New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur, left, of Turkey, keeps the ball away from Atlanta Hawks center Zaza Pachulia, of Georgia, in the first half during an NBA basketball game on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at Philips Arena in Atlanta.
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Orlando Magic forward Ryan Anderson, left, puts up a shot in front of New Jersey Nets' Anthony Morrow (22) and Mehmet Okur, right, of Turkey, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. , Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011. The Magic won 94-78.
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New Jersey Nets' Mehmet Okur, of Turkey, attempts a shot as Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith defends during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, in Newark, N.J. The Hawks defeated the Nets 106-70.
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The portrait of Mehmet Okur still hangs with the other players at the Jazz practice facility Friday, Dec. 23, 2011.
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Utah Jazz players Enes Kanter, center, of Turkey, signs promotional toy basketballs with compatriot, Mehmet Okur, right, along with Al Jefferson, left, prior to their team's first NBA basketball training camp workout in Salt Lake City, Friday, Dec. 9, 2011.
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Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) shoots past New Jersey Nets' Mehmet Okur (13), of Turkey, during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Newark, N.J. , Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. Westbrook contributed 21 points as the Thunder won 84-74.
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New Jersey Nets coach Avery Johnson, left, and center Mehmet Okur, of Turkey, talk to referee Dan Crawford during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Nets defeated the Gold State Warriors 107-100.
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Golden State Warriors forward David Lee, left, shoots against New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur, of Turkey, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, in Newark, N.J.
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Utah Jazz forward C.J. Miles (34) shoots over New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz won 107-94.
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Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson (25) takes a shot past New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in Salt Lake City. The Utah Jazz won 107-94.
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Utah Jazz forward C.J. Miles (34) goes for a shot between New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur (13), guard MarShon Brooks (9) and forward Shelden Williams (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in Salt Lake City.
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Phoenix Suns' Jared Dudley (3) shoots over New Jersey Nets' Mehmet Okur, of Turkey, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in Phoenix. The Nets won 110-103.
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Denver Nuggets' Nene Hilario (31) fights through New Jersey Nets' Deron Williams (8) and Mehmet Okur (13), of Turkey, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 in Denver.
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Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) dishes the ball from under the basket as New Jersey Nets forward Damion James (10) and center Mehmet Okur (13), of Turkey, defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012.
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Indiana Pacers power forward Tyler Hansbrough (50) shoots against New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur (13), of Turkey, in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, in Newark, N.J.
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New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur (13) fouls Chicago Bulls guard Ronnie Brewer, as Anthony Morrow (22) also defends, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in Chicago. Chicago won 110-95.
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