It wasn’t long ago that Elton Brand signed Furkan Korkmaz to a two-year minimum deal in the summer, and we were all left puzzled by the decision. Fast forward eight months, and it may have been the Philadelphia 76ers‘ best signing so far.
Last year, Furkan Korkmaz demanded a trade due to a lack of playing time. This year, he has emerged as the Sixers’ best three-point shooter and a go-to guy when the Sixers need a bucket. Korkmaz is giving Sixers fan hope amid a turbulent season.
What exactly has changed for Korkmaz this year and what was he doing wrong last season?