Hidayet Türkoğlu is the first Turkish basketball player in NBA history Hidayet Türkoğlu is the first Turkish basketball player in NBA history. He was born in İstanbul in 1979. He spent his childhood in İstanbul. He went to Bayrampaşa Yıldırım Primary School. He met with basketball when he was a student. At those times, he went to his brother’s basketball training and the team trainer discovered him. He was selected for the school team. He was very successful. So, he won a scholarship to Private Çavuşoğlu College. He went on playing basketball both school and club team of this college until he was 15. Also, he continued his education there and had many successes. He joined in Efes Pilsen in 1996 and played four seasons with the team. He was selected by the Sacramento Kings with 16th pick of the 2000 NBA Draft. He got married with Banu Ergür in 2005.

As a conclusion, Hidayet Türkoğlu has been a basketball player for more than ten years. He began playing amateur basketball at the age of ten and has played professionally since 1996. Since 2000 he has won several major awards. Hidayet and Banu have been married for six years. Currently, he is playing for the Orlando Magic. Today, he is considered as the top Turkish basketball player in the world.

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Hidayet Türkoğlu has been a basketball player for more than ten years.

Hidayet Türkoğlu has played basketball professionally since 1996. He has played basketball for fifteen years. (He began playing fifteen years ago, in 1996, and still plays now.)

Hidayet Türkoğlu has won many awards since 2000. He has won many awards since he began his professional career.

Hidayet Türkoğlu has been a basketball player for 15 years. Sports enthusiasts have admired Hidayet Türkoğlu for many years.

Hidayet Türkoğlu got married with Banu Ergür in 2005 Hidayet Türkoğlu got married with Banu Ergür in 2005. They have been married for six years.

Since + the starting time or a specific point in time for an action For + the length of time for an action - 1996 SINCE - 2000 - he began his professional career - fifteen years - many years FOR - six years - more than ten years

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