Team 2008-09: EFES PİLSEN (Turkey-TBL)
Career: Galatasaray (Turkey-TBL, 1997-99), Efes Pilsen (Turkey-TBL, 1999-2004), Ülker (Turkey-TBL, 2004-05), Beşiktaş Colaturka (Turkey-TBL, 2005-06), Real Madrid (Spain-ACB, 2006-08), Triumph Lyubertsy Moscow Region (Russia-Superleague, 2008-09), Efes Pilsen (Turkey-TBL, 2009)
Once a castoff, Tunçeri nowadays is the stabilising force behind Turkey's delicate balance. In order to give more playing time to young point guards he was not invited to the national team in 2006 and 2007 but during the period Tunçeri was the player who improved his game the most, and his return last year was a blessing. He is big and strong with his quick feet making him one of the best on ball defenders in Europe. The Turkish defensive stance starts with him. He is also an adept passer and prolific at running the pick and roll. Three years spent abroad has done marvels for his game. He gained confidence and a higher understanding of the game. By far the best basketball mind on the court and for a team that loses focus easily he is the most reliable person to sit at the driver's seat.
