Hidayet Turkoglu

Hidayet Türkoğlu is the first Turkish-born NBA player and the only one to surpass 10,000 career points, amassing 11,022 in 15 seasons. Standing 6'10", he won the NBA's Most Improved Player award in 2008, a distinction that sets him apart from many international players. That season, he averaged career-highs of 19.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists, and a year later he led Orlando to the 2009 NBA Finals. He also earned silver medals at the 2001 EuroBasket and 2010 World Championship with Turkey.