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Furkan Korkmaz Signs With 76ers: 'Trust The Process'

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Furkan Korkmaz is officially a Philadelphia 76er.

Just a few days after Korkmaz's agent tweeted, "76ers fans have more reason to drink Turkish beer now," in Turkish, his client has officially signed with the 76ers.

The 19-year-old guard tweeted this on Tuesday evening.

Korkmaz, 6'7", was Philadelphia's No. 26 overall pick in 2016. He reportedly paid $1.3 million to join the Sixers.

Korkmaz will play in Wednesday night's summer league game:

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