Ömer Aşık date of birth:
July 4, 1986
How old is Ömer Aşık?
38
Where was Ömer Aşık born?
Bursa, Turkey
How tall is Ömer Aşık?
7' (213 cm)
What is Ömer Aşık nationality?
Turkish
Short Biography
Ömer Faruk Aşık (born July 4, 1986) is a Turkish professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Aşık, standing at 7'0", was sought after by many of the top Euroleague basketball teams at the age of 19. Aşık got his first chance playing professionally with the Turkish Basketball League team Fenerbahçe in 2005–06. After one season with Alpella, Aşık moved back to Fenerbahçe and eventually ended his Turkish club career with them in 2009–10. He gained recognition playing for the Turkish national team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship, and as the starting center, he helped Turkey win the silver medal. In July 2010, Aşık signed with the Chicago Bulls. He was nicknamed "The Turkish Hammer" and "Asik and Destroy" by Bulls commentator Stacey King.