Who is Omer Asik
Ãmer Faruk AÅık (Turkish pronunciation: [Åmæɾ aËÊɯk]; born July 4, 1986) is a Turkish professional basketball player who plays for the Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). AÅık, standing at 7'0", was sought after by many of the top Euroleague basketball teams at the age of 19. AÅık got his first chance playing professionally with the Turkish basketball league team Fenerbahçe in 2005â06. AÅık moved around the Turkish Basketball League and eventually ended his Turkish club career with Fenerbahçe in 2008â2009. He gained recognition playing for the Turkish National Team in the 2010 FIBA World Championship, and as the starting center, he helped Turkey win the silver medal. In July 2010, AÅık signed a contract to become a Chicago Bull.[1] He was nicknamed "The Turkish Hammer"[2] and "Asik and Destroy" by Bulls color commentator Stacey King.
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