Furkan Korkmaz was the 26th selection of the 2016 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. His scouting report projected him as one of the top “3-and-D” talents in the draft. On some boards, he was second only to Philadelphia 76ers 24th selection Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot.
But where TLC is simply raw, Furkan Korkmaz is ultra-raw. And so, as the Philadelphia 76ers concluded that Luwawu was ready for the NBA. Not that this precludes Luwawu getting a D-league assignment. Meanwhile, Korkmaz was given the green light to continue his Euroleague career.
Like Luwawu, Korkmaz needs playing time.