Ibrahim Kutluay

About

Professional basketball player from Turkey who primarily played as a shooting guard. He represented Turkey in numerous international competitions including European Championships and FIBA World Cups. He played a crucial role in helping the Turkish national team achieve some notable successes on the international stage. He also had a brief stint in the NBA with the Seattle SuperSonics during the 2000-2001 season.

Before Fame

He initially intended to pursue a career in football, but he ended up switching to basketball due to his coaches and family recognizing his potential in the sport.

Trivia

He was the fourth Turk to play in the NBA. He transitioned into a career as a sports commentator and also took on a role with the Turkish club Darüşşafaka as a manager after his retirement. He stands 6'6".

Family Life

He is from Yalova, Turkey. He was in a relationship with model and singer Demet Akalin. He married model and actress Demet Sener in the year 2005. The couple divorced, however, in the year 2018. He later began a relationship with Edvina Sponza.

Associated With

Recep Tayyip Erdogan acted as a witness at his wedding to Demet Sener.