Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here is detailed information about Cedi Osman:
Player Profile
- Full Name: Cedi Osman
- Nationality: Turkish (of Macedonian descent)
- Age: Born April 8, 1995
- Hometown: Ohrid, North Macedonia
- Height: 6’7″ (2.01 m)
- Weight: 230 lbs (104 kg)
- Wingspan: 6’9″ (2.06 m)
- Shoe Size: 14 (US)
- Number: Typically wears #16
- Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
- High School: Not applicable; developed in youth academies in Europe
- College: Did not attend college; played professionally in Europe before the NBA
- NBA Draft: 2015, 2nd Round, 31st Overall Pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves (rights traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers)
- Teams Played For:
- Cleveland Cavaliers (2017–2023)
- San Antonio Spurs (2023–present)
- Championship Rings: None as of 2024
- Kids: No publicly known children
- Siblings: Older brother, Caner Osman
Player Archetype / Play Style
Cedi Osman’s player archetype is a versatile complementary wing, a forward who blends spot-up shooting, secondary playmaking and transition offense with enough size to fill multiple roles on the perimeter. Offensively, he is most effective as a connective piece who can space the floor, attack a closeout, handle the ball in short stretches and keep possessions moving rather than carry a high-usage creation load. Defensively, his role is more functional than shutdown-based, with his size, length and mobility allowing him to cover wing assignments, compete within team schemes and switch selectively, even if he is not a true stopper. At 6-foot-7 and about 230 pounds, Osman brings solid wing-forward size with a strong frame and decent athleticism, and his overall style is built on energy, straight-line drives, catch-and-shoot value and unselfish all-around play that fits best alongside primary creators.
Sources:
NBA.com — Cedi Osman | Forward | San Antonio Spurs
NBADraft.net — Cedi Osman
NBA.com — 2015 Draft Prospect | Cedi Osman | Charlotte Hornets
SB Nation — 2015 NBA Draft big board: Ranking prospects from 1-60