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Hidayet Türkoğlu
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Hidayet Türkoğlu

Athlete · born March 19, 1979

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Hidayet "Hedo" Türkoğlu is a Turkish basketball executive and former professional player. A 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) forward, Türkoğlu played for six teams in his 15-season career in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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Milestones, by age

Dated facts from Wikidata; ages marked “about” come from year-only dates.

  1. ~21Joined Sacramento Kings2000
  2. ~24Joined San Antonio Spurs2003
  3. ~25Joined Orlando Magic2004
  4. ~29Received the NBA Most Improved Player Award2008
  5. ~30Joined Toronto Raptors2009
  6. ~31Joined Phoenix Suns2010
  7. 34Joined Los Angeles ClippersJanuary 16, 2014
  8. ~47Named FIBA Hall of Fame2026

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