PHILADELPHIA — Sixers guard Furkan Korkmaz, who is currently playing with Turkey at EuroBasket 2022, got into a physical altercation with Georgia’s Duda Sanadze and was subsequently ejected during a game Sunday at Tbilisi Sports Palace in Georgia.
Korkmaz, who is typically mild-mannered, reacted after Sanadze committed a hard foul against him during the controversial game. He came face to face with Sanadze, who was also ejected, as each player became irate and benches cleared on both sides. Turkey coach Ergin Ataman was also later kicked out of the game.
But the incident didn’t end on the court. Korkmaz was allegedly attacked after the game as he attempted to walk to the locker room. Sanadze, other non-active Georgia players, and local police were all involved in the attack, according to statements from Korkmaz and Turkish federation vice president Omer Onan.
