Furkan Korkmaz

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Furkan Korkmaz made statements after an altercation with three opponents occurred during a 2022 Eurobasket game on Sunday,

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outlining the circumstances leading up to the incident.

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Following Georgia's 88-83 double-overtime victory over Turkey, 

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the 76ers forward and member of the Turkish national team was reportedly accosted by members of the Georgian national team as he made his way to the locker room.

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The incident happened following a contentious exchange between Georgia guard Duda Sanadze 

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and Korkmaz that resulted in both players being ejected late in the game, according to Turkish federation vice president Omer Onan.

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After the game, Korkmaz spoke about the circumstance and provided his version of the altercation.

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In his comments to reporters, Onan offered a comparable account of the events. Onan claimed that Korkmaz was attacked by Sanadze,

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 two additional Georgian players "who were not on the active roster," and police as he made his way to the locker room with a trainer.