2016 NBA Mock Draft: How high can Marquese Chriss climb?

<p>Boston Celtics’ general manager Danny Ainge has infrequently selected international players in the NBA draft, so it’s certainly a bit odd to see them go with two overseas prospects in the first round. However, Furkan Korkmaz would provide the Celtics with a potentially impressive wing scorer and quality outside shooter, two needs on Boston’s current roster. Korkmaz has become a first round prospect as a result of his strong play for Anadolu Efes in the BSL in Turkey, and for the role he’s played on Turkish youth teams in FIBA competitions.</p> <p>The 18-year-old has made more than 40 percent of his three-point attempts over all competitions in the past two seasons. His release is a bit awkward, but he has had effective results with it so far. Korkmaz is also capable of attacking close outs along the perimeter and is a good distributor with the ball in his hands. Defensively, Korkmaz has the length to play either wing position, but at 6-7 and only 185 pounds, he’ll need to add strength in order to do battle with some of the league’s strongest small forwards.</p> <p>With Evan Turner potentially on the way out and one of the league’s worst three-point shooting rosters, the Celtics could use a prospect who can provide some scoring from the wing. Korkmaz makes sense.</p> <p><em>To read more about Furkan Korkmaz, <a href=. SG. Turkey. Furkan Korkmaz . 16. player. 18