Onuralp Bitim, the Turkish basketball star, donned the Chicago Bulls jersey for the first time on Thursday, marking his NBA debut after playing two seasons with Bursaspor in the Turkish Basketball Super League.
In his inaugural game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Bulls emerged victorious with a score of 132-123 after a second overtime.
Bitim showcased his talent by contributing 10 points, six rebounds, and sinking 2 out of 2 three-pointers in 28 minutes of play, marking his first NBA points.
Post-game, Bitim led the celebrations in the Bulls’ locker room, where his teammates lauded his impressive performance by dousing the 24-year-old with water.
