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Dwight Powell is making quite a splash in Turkey, says Tarik Biberovic was central in Fenerbahçe move

Dwight Powell hadn’t even made it to Istanbul before Fenerbahçe fans and the European basketball media started speculating about his European debut. He arrived earlier this week and even before his first game Thursday night, he received league-wide attention and…

By Mette Robertson · Mavs Moneyball

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Dwight Powell stated that former teammate Tarik Biberovic was the main influence behind his move to Fenerbahçe.
Fenerbahçe defeated Spanish club Baskonia 84-65 in Powell's debut appearance in the EuroLeague.
Powell contributed seven rebounds, three points, two assists, and one block in 13 minutes of play.

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Former Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell revealed that former teammate Tarik Biberovic played a crucial role in his decision to sign with Turkish club Fenerbahçe. Following a 12-year NBA career in Dallas, Powell made his European debut on Thursday, helping Fenerbahçe secure an 84-65 EuroLeague victory over Spanish side Baskonia.

In his debut, Powell recorded seven rebounds, three points, two assists, and one block across 13 minutes of action. Fenerbahçe head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius praised the veteran center's high energy, physicality, and rebounding, noting that his presence generated multiple second-chance points despite only having two practices with the team.

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