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OKC Thunder: 2 G League players to consider calling up

By Mark Nilon

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 28: Omer Yurtseven #44 of the Georgetown Hoyas takes a jump shot over Mark Gasperini #23 of the American University Eagles in the second half during a college basketball game at the Capital One Arena on December 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 28: Omer Yurtseven #44 of the Georgetown Hoyas takes a jump shot over Mark Gasperini #23 of the American University Eagles in the second half during a college basketball game at the Capital One Arena on December 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /
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Player OKC Thunder should consider calling up No. 1) Omer Yurtseven

Should the OKC Thunder trade away Al Horford — who is expected to have plenty on suitors between now and the deadline — the team will have to look into ways of filling those lost minutes at the pivot.

While Mark Daigneault may have the luxury of rolling out 2020-21 surprise player Isaiah Roby, they’ll likely want to have a couple of more options to have at their disposal moving forward.

One player they should consider calling up to fill this potential void is rookie big man out of Georgetown, Omer Yurtseven.

Despite having an impressive final season at the collegiate level, where he posted averages of 15.5 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks on 53 percent shooting from the field, the 7-footer went undrafted this past November and, ultimately, made his way to the OKC Blue in late January.

Despite the fact that he’s been coming off the bench in the G League, and boasts one of the lowest minutes-per-game averages on the team, Yurtseven has proven to be one of the most productive members of the Blue through the early stages of this season.

In 10 games played, the Turkish-born baller is posting 14.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game on 62 percent shooting from the floor.

Posting the second-best PER on the entire team, the 22-year-old has proven to be an impressive asset for this Blue team and has showcased a skill set that could entice the OKC Thunder to consider calling him up.

With an impressive combination of shot swatting abilities and a sweet mid-range/ fadeaway shooting stroke, coupled with his legitimate 7-foot, 264-pound frame, giving Omer Yurtseven — who they initially gave an Exhibit 10 deal to back in December — a shot at the big leagues on the rebuilding Thunder roster could be something to consider moving forward.

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