Omer Asik

About

Turkish center who began his NBA career with the Chicago Bulls in 2010; signed a $25 million contract with the Houston Rockets in 2012.

Before Fame

He played professional basketball for five years in Turkey, beginning at age 19.

Trivia

He was the starting center on the Rockets during the 2012-13 season but after the team acquired star center Dwight Howard, he was relegated to a backup role.

Family Life

He dated model and former Miss Ohio winner Lindsay Davis.

Associated With

He was teammates with Derrick Rose on the Bulls from 2010 to 2012.