Well here’s some good news in a miserable season. Philadelphia is reportedly going to get Furkan Aldemir back from Galatasary, according to Sportando. Having owned his draft rights, the 76ers will obtain him back in the United States after he decided to leave over a wage dispute, reportedly.
Furkan Aldemir reportedly left Galatasaray, may join 76ers who own his NBA Rights http://t.co/OMiR6J7jUR
— Sportando (@sportando) November 24, 2014
Aldemir released the following statement on his Facebook page, translated by Sportando:
"I would like to make a statement about the news concerning my conclusion.
Playing in the NBA is one of my greatest dreams, just like all the basketball players. I had some positive conditions to realize this dream in last couple of days. We have considered those conditions with my family and my agent, and we have decided that an experience in USA will be much efficient for my personal career and development. But i just want everyone to know that; during my career in Galatasaray, i always fighted for my team, i made many sacrifices for those colours. Sometimes i played despite my injuries, as my teammates did as well. I just sweat for this club’s success.
I have made this conclusion to get my improvement to an upper level, not for the economic reasons as thought. In this context, I’m leaving my club, Galatasaray without asking any other demands except my unpaid salaries. I believe that the Galatasaray family will protect the mutual respect and ethic values between each other.
When I first came to Galatasaray, one of my dreams was going to NBA, not to another European club. I’m proud to realize that dream. Now, my goal is to represent my country in this league, as my older brothers did before and getting successful. I know that being patient and tenacious will very important in this new experience.
With Allah’s allowance, I’d like to add more successful achievements to my career. I’m thankful to all my teammates, coaches, brothers and fans supported my during my career.
Keep your prayers with me.
Furkan Aldemir".
The Sixers acquired the 6’9” power forward/center in July of 2013 for taking the salary of Royce White from the Rockets. Now 23 years of age, he was originally drafted by the Clippers in 2012, and made his way to Houston in the Lamar Odom trade. Through his first six games of the season, he averaged 15.2 and 11.9 rebounds per 40 minutes in Turkey. Committed to living near the rim and primarily being a rebounder, Aldemir shot 75% from the field.
Stay tuned for any corresponding roster move, as the Sixers will eventually need to clear a spot for him.
