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Evan Marcel Turner (born October 27, 1988) is an American professional basketball coach and former player. He was most recently an assistant coach for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted second overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2010 NBA draft.[1]

Key Information

Turner attended St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois.[2][3] By his senior season, he was one of the top high school basketball players at his position in the nation.[4][5][6]

In 2010, Turner was a first-team All-American and the John R. Wooden Award National Player of the Year while playing at Ohio State University; he also became a two-time scoring champion and the Player of the Year for the Big Ten Conference. He was twice the only unanimous selection for the All-Big Ten first team by both the coaches and the media (i.e., 2008–09 and 2009–10). By finishing first in scoring and second in both rebounds and assists in the conference in the 2009–10 season, he was the first men's basketball player to finish in the top two in each of these categories and the first to finish in the top five in each category in the same season. He holds the conference record for most Conference Player of the Week awards, both in a career and in a single season.

In March 2022, Evan Turner started a podcast with his former teammate from the 76ers, Andre Iguodala. The podcast is called Point Forward.

Early life

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Turner was born weighing 10 pounds (4.5 kg). Within his first year, he endured chicken pox, pneumonia, asthma, and measles. The 1989 Chicago measles epidemic caused Turner to desperately need emergency room services. He encountered severe breathing problems that required the removal of his adenoids and tonsils. At the age of three, he was hit by a car, resulting in a concussion and stitches. Oversized baby teeth and an overbite caused a speech impediment that necessitated speech therapy.[7]

High school career

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Before high school, Turner and fellow NBA player Iman Shumpert were teammates on the 8th grade basketball team at Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School in Oak Park, Illinois.[8] He played in the Summer 2004 AAU Boys 15-under Basketball National Championship Tournament for the Illinois Knights.[9] As a high school sophomore, he helped lead St. Joseph to a run in the Illinois AA Boys High School basketball tournament,[10] which helped him get the attention of NCAA Division I basketball coaches.[2] At St. Joseph's, which had previously produced Isiah Thomas, he was part of a Chicago area sophomore class that included Derrick Rose and his St. Joseph's teammate Demetri McCamey.[2]

Turner started getting major Division I offers early in his junior year,[11] At the beginning of his junior season, Chicago Tribune named him to its annual top Chicago metropolitan area basketball players list.[12][13] His team went to the state sectional final before losing to Proviso East High School in the sectional final.[14] After his junior season, he was considered one of the top 25 prospects in the country in his class[15] and he was given special mention by the Chicago Tribune and honorable mention by the Associated Press for all-state honors.[16] During the summer of 2006, he committed to Ohio State, which is located in Columbus.[17] Turner's decision was influenced by his relationship with his father, James Turner, who lived in Columbus and whom Turner had visited every summer since he was ten years old.[18]

During his senior season, his team was listed second to Rose's Simeon Career Academy in the preseason Tribune Chicago area high school basketball team rankings.[19] That season, he was named to the first-team Associated Press 2006–07 Class AA all-state team, a day before Rose's Simeon eliminated Turner's St. Joseph in the Illinois Class AA supersectional.[20][21] Turner and McCamey finished third and sixth to Rose in the Illinois Mr. Basketball voting,[3] and the Chicago Tribune chose both of them as first team All-state selections.[22] Turner was ranked as the #7, #13 and #16 small forward in the nation as a high school senior by ESPN, rivals.com, and scout.com respectively.[4][5][6] He received scholarship offers from five Big Ten Conference basketball programs, as well as Wake Forest, DePaul and Notre Dame.[6]

College recruiting information
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date
Evan Turner
SF 		Chicago, Illinois St. Joseph (IL) 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Jun 29, 2006 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   (96)
Overall recruit ranking:   Scout: 16 (SF)    Rivals: 49, 13 (SF)    ESPN: 49, 7 (SF)
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Ohio State Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved March 24, 2008.
  • "2007 Ohio State Basketball Commits". Scout. Retrieved March 24, 2008.
  • "ESPN". ESPN. Retrieved March 24, 2008.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout. Retrieved March 24, 2008.
  • "2007 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved March 24, 2008.

College career

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Freshman year

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Turner as a freshman during a November 6, 2007, Ohio State exhibition game.

As a freshman, Turner averaged 27.1 minutes per game, 8.5 points per game and 4.4 rebounds per game over the course of the season and finished second on the team in assists and third in steals.[23][24] Turner recorded his first career double double on January 19, 2008, at Thompson–Boling Arena against the Tennessee Vols with his first 20-point game and first 10-rebound game.[25][26] That season, he helped Ohio State win the 2008 National Invitation Tournament by averaging 18.5 points, 7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 3 steals in the tournament's semifinal and final round at Madison Square Garden.[27][28] Turner had also scored in double digits in the quarterfinal round.[29] He was also in the starting lineup for the other two NIT games.[30][31] Turner contributed at least 24 minutes as a starter in each of the five tournament games.[25]

Sophomore year

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As a sophomore, Turner was named player of the week three times during the 2008–09 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season (December 8, 2008, February 2, 2009, and February 9, 2009).[32][33][34] On February 26, Turner became the only Big Ten player selected by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) as a Top 15 finalist for the Oscar Robertson Trophy.[35] As a guard/forward for the Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball team of the Big Ten Conference, he led his team in the following per-game statistical categories: points, rebounds, assists, and steals.[36] Turner led the Big Ten in scoring as a sophomore.[37] Turner and Manny Harris became the fourth and fifth players in conference history to finish in the top ten in the conference in points, rebounds and assists since assists became a statistic in 1983–84, following Steve Smith, Jim Jackson and Brian Evans.[38]

Although Turner was not selected as a preseason All-Big Ten conference player,[39] he was the only person chosen as a unanimous first-team All Big Ten selection by both the coaches and the media at the end of the regular season.[40] On March 5, the National Association of Basketball Coaches honored Turner as a District 7 (Big Ten)[41] first-team selection along with four other sophomores.[42] He was also chosen on March 10 by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association for its 2008–09 Men's Division I District V (OH, IN, IL, MI, MN, WI) Team, based on voting from its national membership.[43] Turner was selected as a 2009 All-American honorable mention by the Associated Press.[44] On March 15, he was selected to the 2009 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament team, despite Ohio State's loss in the final game to Purdue.[45][46] Turner played for the 2009 Junior USA World University Championships team, along with conference foes Robbie Hummel of Purdue and Talor Battle of Penn State. He helped them to the bronze medal and a 6–1 record.[47]

Junior year

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His junior season began with numerous accolades. ESPN chose both Kalin Lucas and Turner to its 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season preseason second-team All-American list.[48] FOX Sports preseason All-American list included him on its fifth team.[49] Turner was named among the 50 preseason Wooden Award watch list nominees and the 50 preseason Naismith College Player of the Year watchlist nominees.[50][51] The 24-member Big Ten media panel selected him as a first-team preseason All-Big Ten team member.[52]

Turner dunks against James Madison in November 2009

Turner, nicknamed "The Villain", opened the season by recording the first triple double by a Big Ten player since January 13, 2001, and the second in school history (Dennis Hopson was the first) during the Coaches vs. Cancer classic against Alcorn State University.[53] This earned him his fourth career Big Ten player of the week honor and first of the 2009–10 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season.[54] The following week, he ran his streak of double doubles to four to earn back-to-back player of the week honors.[55] Two weeks after his first triple-double, he repeated the feat at home against Lipscomb University on November 24.[56] This earned him his third consecutive Big Ten player of the week award.[57] On December 5, 2009, in the fourth week of the season, he suffered transverse process fractures of the second and third lumbar vertebrae in his back, which was expected to cause him to be inactive for two months.[58] Turner returned early from his injury on January 6, 2010.[59] This occurred two days after Ohio State fell out of the top 25 in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings on January 4 in his absence.[60] With Turner back in the lineup, Ohio State returned to the top 25 on January 18,[61] and Turner earned his fourth Big Ten Player of the Week award on the same day after leading his team to wins over two ranked conference foes.[62] Then on February 8, Turner established a new Big Ten Conference record with his eighth career Conference Player of the Week award, surpassing Glenn Robinson and Jackson. The fifth of the season also tied Robinson's single-season record.[63] Two weeks after tying the single-season record, he broke the record when he averaged 24.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists against two ranked conference opponents (No. 4 Purdue and at No. 11 Michigan State).[64] Then he won the award again on March 1.[65]

Turner against Iowa in January 2010

Turner helped lead the Buckeyes to the regular-season co-championship of the Big Ten Conference and helped them earn the number one seed in the 2010 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament. On March 12, 2010, in their first game in the tournament, Turner helped the Buckeyes get a win over their arch-rival Michigan Wolverines with a last-second 37-foot three-pointer.[66] In the second game, against Illinois, Turner scored 31 points, scoring the game-tying points to send the game to overtime and then the final four points in overtime to send the game into double overtime. Turner scored a total of 12 points in overtime.[67] He then led Ohio State to victory in the championship game against Minnesota with another 31 points.[68] Turner was named Tournament Most Outstanding Player and part of the All-Tournament team.[69] Turner also repeated as the Big Ten scoring champion, and although he lost the rebounding championship to Mike Davis (9.167 to 9.161), he led the conference in defensive rebounds. He also ranked second in assists and third in steals.[70] He improved upon his sophomore showing by becoming the first player to finish in the top two in average points (1st, 20.4), rebounds (2nd, 9.2) and assists (2nd, 6.0), becoming the first men's basketball player to do so and the first to finish in the top five in all three categories.[70][71]

Awards

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Turner in November 2009

Turner was selected as a Midseason Top-30 finalist for the 2010 John Wooden Award in January.[72] He was included on the March 15, 26-man final national ballot for the Wooden Award.[73][74] From that ballot he was selected to the ten-man Wooden All-American team.[75] Then the list was shortened to five finalists (Turner, Sherron Collins, John Wall, Wesley Johnson and Da'Sean Butler) who were flown out to Los Angeles for the announcement.[76] On April 9, Turner was announced as the winner.[77] In February, he was named a midseason Top 30 candidate for the Naismith College Player of the Year and was announced the recipient of the award in Indianapolis April 5, 2010.[78][79][80] Turner won the USBWA's Robertson Trophy as the consensus choice by voters in all nine geographical districts.[81] Fox, Associated Press and Sporting News selected him as their National Player of the Year.[82][83] He earned 54 of the 65 Associated Press panel members' votes.[84] He was recognized the National Association of Basketball Coaches' Division I Player of the Year.[85]

By winning the Wooden, Naismith, Robertson, Fox Sports, NABC, TSN, and AP Player of the Year awards, he nearly swept all of the major player of the year awards. Wall won the Adolph Rupp Trophy (and Yahoo! Sports player of the year). Turner was again the only person chosen as a unanimous first-team All Big Ten selection by both the coaches and the media at the end of the regular season and was selected as the 2010 Big Ten Men's Basketball Player of the Year.[86][87] Turner was also selected as the Big Ten Conference male Athlete of the Year for all sports.[88]

Turner was selected as a first-team 2010 NCAA Men's Basketball All-American by Associated Press, Sporting News, Fox Sports, National Association of Basketball Coaches, United States Basketball Writers Association and Yahoo! Sports.[82][89][90][91][92] He was also selected in March as one of six finalists for the Bob Cousy Award.[93]

On February 16, 2016, at halftime of the Ohio State–Michigan game at Value City Arena, Turner's collegiate number, 21, was retired by Ohio State.[94]

Professional career

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Philadelphia 76ers (2010–2014)

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Turner as a rookie

On April 7, 2010, Turner held a press conference and announced that he would forgo his final season of collegiate eligibility and enter the 2010 NBA draft, where he was expected to be selected as one of the top 3 draft picks.[95] Turner signed with Michael Jordan's agent, David Falk.[96] He was selected with the 2nd overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the draft,[97] and signed a 2-year deal with a third-year option worth an estimated $12 million.[98]

Turner with cheerleaders and the team mascot

On October 27, 2010, in his debut (and also on his 22nd birthday) for the 76ers in their season opener at Wells Fargo Center, Turner recorded 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, coming off the bench for 30 minutes to lead the team in scoring in a 97–87 loss to the Miami Heat.[99] On November 7, 2010, Turner got his first NBA start and ended the game with a double-double, recording 14 points and 10 rebounds to go with his 3 assists, in a 106–96 win over the New York Knicks in place of the injured Andre Iguodala.[100] On December 29, 2010, Turner scored a career-high 23 points in a 123–110 win against the Phoenix Suns, going 9–12 from the field and a perfect 4–4 from the free throw line.[101] He ended the season with fourteen starts and two double-doubles.[102][103] The team had gone 27–55 the previous season, but were able to improve to 41–41 in Turner's first season. They reached the 2011 NBA Playoffs as the seventh seed, and were matched up against the new-look Miami Heat led by LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.[104] Turner was praised for his aggressiveness in the series, handling Wade on the defensive side, and scoring 17 points and six rebounds on 50% shooting in the 76ers' win in Game 4.[105] That would be Philadelphia's only win of the series however, as they fell to the eventual Eastern Conference Champions Miami in five games.[106]

Turner with the 76ers against Gilbert Arenas

On February 8, 2012, Turner was selected to play in the 2012 Rising Stars competition.[107] During the game, he unveiled a new model of Li-Ning shoes.[108] On March 7, 2012, in only his second start of the season, Turner recorded a career-high 26 points against the Boston Celtics.[109] He again scored 26 points on April 3, 2012, against the Miami Heat.[110] On April 25, 2012, he recorded another double-double while setting a career-high with 29 points and adding 13 rebounds.[111] Over the course of the season, he made twenty starts and recorded five double-doubles.[112][113] He posted his first postseason double double on May 12, 2012, against the Boston Celtics in the first game of the Eastern Conference semifinals of the 2012 NBA Playoffs, with 16 points and 10 rebounds.[114] He repeated the feat on May 21 in game five of the series, recording 10 rebounds and 11 points.[115] He started 12 of Philadelphia's 13 playoff games, but the team was eliminated in the second round of the playoffs.[113]

Turner taking a shot

Turner started all 82 games during the 2012–13 NBA season and tallied 14 double-doubles,[116] while averaging a career high 15.3 points 6.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists.[117] On December 7, 2012, he posted a 26-point, 10-rebound double-double against the Boston Celtics and made the game-winning shot in overtime with 3.9 seconds remaining.[118]

Turner (left) with the 76ers against Trevor Ariza in March 2013

The 76ers did not sign Turner to an extension prior to the October 31, 2013, deadline, meaning that the 76ers had the right to make him a restricted free agent at the end of the season.[119] On November 9, 2013, Turner established a new career high with 31 points, including the game-tying basket with 8.7 seconds remaining in the first overtime against the Cleveland Cavaliers.[120] Turner hit the game-winning buzzer beater on December 20 against the Brooklyn Nets.[121][122] Turner sat out on December 28 due to knee soreness, but he returned to the lineup the following night against the Los Angeles Lakers with 32 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.[123][124] On January 22, 2014, Turner recorded a career-high 38 points in a 110–106 win over the New York Knicks; he also recorded 11 rebounds in the game.[125] Turner hit the game-winning buzzer beater on January 29, 2014, against the Boston Celtics.[126][127]

Indiana Pacers (2014)

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Turner (right) with former NBA player Reggie Miller

On February 20, 2014, Turner and Lavoy Allen were traded to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Danny Granger and a second-round draft pick.[128] Turner debuted for the Pacers on February 25, 2014.[129] He scored 13 points and added 6 rebounds as part of the Pacers bench that scored a season-high 50 points against the Los Angeles Lakers.[130] When the Pacers benched their entire starting lineup on April 6, he scored 23 to help the team to a win over the Milwaukee Bucks.[131] On April 21, 2014, in a team practice on the eve of the team's second game of the first round of the 2014 NBA playoffs, Turner and teammate Lance Stephenson got into an altercation.[132] In Game 6 of the first round series against Atlanta with Indiana trailing 3–2, head coach Frank Vogel changed the rotation and Turner was left out, playing no minutes, while some of his playing time went to Rasual Butler.[133][134] In Round 2 against the Washington Wizards, he returned to the lineup.[135] In the first game of Round 3 against the two-time defending champion Miami Heat, he sat out with strep throat.[136]

Boston Celtics (2014–2016)

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After Indiana elected not to make Turner an $8.7 million qualifying offer, he became an unrestricted free agent.[137] According to his agent, Turner agreed to sign with the Boston Celtics on July 21, 2014.[138] He officially signed with the Celtics on September 29, 2014.[139] He began the season as a reserve, but when Marcus Smart and Rajon Rondo endured concurrent injuries, Turner scored a team-high 19 points in a starting role in a win against the Chicago Bulls.[140] On December 8, 2014, against the Washington Wizards, Turner forced overtime by sinking a three-point shot with 0.9 seconds left in regulation, but missed a 20-foot (6.1 m) jump shot with 0.9 seconds remaining in the second overtime which would have given the Celtics the lead.[141] Chicago native Turner posted a season-high 29 points at the United Center against the Chicago Bulls on January 3.[142][143] Turner hit his fourth (in eight attempts) career last second game winning shot with a three-pointer with 1.9 seconds left as his team trailed 89–87 against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 22, 2015.[144] Then on February 11, 2015, he hit a game winner with 0.2 seconds left against Atlanta Hawks.[145] Evan Turner posted his first career triple double on February 25, 2015, against the New York Knicks with 10 points, 10 assists and 12 rebounds.[146] On March 13, 2015, Turner scored 24 of his season-high 30 points in the second half, including 16 in the fourth quarter to help the Celtics rally past the Orlando Magic.[147] He posted two more triple doubles on March 23 against the Brooklyn Nets (19 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists) and on April 1 against the Indiana Pacers (13 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists).[148][149] On April 10, he recorded a career-high 13 assists against the Cleveland Cavaliers.[150] Turner played every game in the 2014–15 season and finished with averages of 14.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and a career-high 6.5 assists per game.[151] During the offseason, he was named as a participant in the first-ever NBA Africa Game.[152]

On March 26, Turner posted a 17-point, 11-rebound double-double and blocked Devin Booker's potential game-tying shot with 3.9 seconds left against the Phoenix Suns.[153]

Portland Trail Blazers (2016–2019)

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Turner in 2018

On July 6, 2016, Turner signed a four-year, $70 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.[154][155] Turner battled Maurice Harkless for the starting small forward role through the preseason,[156] but in the end he lost out.[157] He debuted with a 3-point, 5-rebound and 5-assist performance in a 113–104 win over the Utah Jazz in 26 minutes off the bench.[158] With Harkless injured on December 8, Turner started against the Memphis Grizzlies and notched a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double in an 88–86 loss,[159] despite a pair of go-ahead free throws by Turner with 27 seconds left.[160] On January 5, 2017, he scored 15 of his season-high 20 points in the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers' 118–109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.[161] Turner's 11 assists off the bench on January 11 against the Cleveland Cavaliers was the most by a Portland reserve in nearly 3 years.[162] On February 8, he was ruled out for approximately five to six weeks after sustaining a fracture of the third metacarpal in his right hand the night before playing against the Dallas Mavericks.[163] He returned to action, wearing a protective brace, on March 18 after missing 14 games. The team was 7–7 without Turner. At the end of the season he finished with 13.0 points, the most since the 2014–15 season.[164] He opened the 2017 NBA playoffs with a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double in a 12-point loss to the Golden State Warriors.[165] The Trail Blazers were swept in four games, however.[166]

On January 1, 2018, Turner scored a season-high 22 points in a 124–120 overtime win over the Chicago Bulls.[167]

On April 1, 2019, Turner recorded his fourth career triple-double with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists off the bench in a 132–122 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was a perfect 5 of 5 from the floor, making his triple-double just the seventh in NBA history to happen on five or fewer field goal attempts.[168] Two days later, he had a second consecutive triple-double with 13 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists off the bench in a 116–89 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, becoming the first Trail Blazer with back-to-back triple-doubles since Clyde Drexler in the 1989–90 season.[169] After scoring just four points in the first six games of the Trail Blazers' second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Turner had 14 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, in the deciding Game 7, helping Portland win 100–96 to advance through to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2000.[170]

Atlanta Hawks (2019–2020)

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On June 24, 2019, Turner was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Kent Bazemore.[171]

On February 5, 2020, Turner was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of a four-team trade,[172] but didn't play a game for them.

Retirement

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On November 30, 2020, Turner announced his retirement from professional basketball.[173]

Coaching career

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For the 2020–21 season, Turner was an assistant coach for the Boston Celtics.[174]

NBA career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high
 *  Led the league

Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2010–11 Philadelphia 78 14 23.0 .425 .318 .808 3.9 2.0 .6 .2 7.2
2011–12 Philadelphia 65 20 26.4 .446 .224 .676 5.8 2.8 .6 .3 9.4
2012–13 Philadelphia 82* 82* 35.3 .419 .365 .740 6.3 4.3 .9 .2 13.3
2013–14 Philadelphia 54 54 34.9 .428 .288 .829 6.0 3.7 1.0 .1 17.4
2013–14 Indiana 27 2 21.1 .411 .500 .706 3.2 2.4 .4 .1 7.1
2014–15 Boston 82 57 27.6 .429 .277 .752 5.1 6.5 1.0 .2 9.5
2015–16 Boston 81 12 28.0 .456 .241 .827 4.9 4.4 1.0 .3 10.5
2016–17 Portland 65 12 25.5 .426 .263 .825 3.8 3.2 .8 .4 9.0
2017–18 Portland 79 40 25.7 .447 .318 .850 3.1 2.2 .6 .4 8.2
2018–19 Portland 73 2 22.0 .460 .212 .708 4.5 3.9 .5 .2 6.8
2019–20 Atlanta 19 0 13.2 .373 .000 .857 2.0 2.0 .5 .4 3.3
Career 705 295 26.9 .434 .294 .782 4.6 3.7 .8 .3 9.7

Playoffs

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2011 Philadelphia 5 0 19.4 .447 .800 1.000 4.6 .8 .6 .2 8.0
2012 Philadelphia 13 12 34.5 .364 .000 .688 7.5 2.5 .9 .5 11.2
2014 Indiana 12 0 12.4 .429 .571 1.000 2.2 1.6 .3 .0 3.3
2015 Boston 4 4 29.5 .364 .500 .889 7.3 4.8 .8 .0 10.5
2016 Boston 6 4 35.7 .365 .214 .778 5.7 4.5 1.3 1.0 13.2
2017 Portland 4 4 31.0 .364 .333 .750 5.8 3.8 1.8 .5 10.3
2018 Portland 3 3 29.0 .364 .286 1.000 4.0 3.3 1.0 .3 9.3
2019 Portland 16 0 15.3 .326 1.000 .800 4.6 2.2 .2 .2 2.7
Career 63 27 23.5 .372 .356 .765 5.0 2.6 .7 .3 7.3

Personal life

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Turner's mother is Iris James, and he has two older brothers named Darius and Richard.[7]

On August 23, 2010, CNBC reported that Turner had signed a multi-year endorsement contract with Chinese apparel maker Li Ning Company Limited.[175]

On December 20, 2017, a semi-trailer truck crashed into Turner's pool at his Portland home.[176]

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Evan Marcel Turner (born October 27, 1988) is an American former professional basketball player known for his versatile guard-forward play in the National Basketball Association (NBA).[1] A Chicago native, Turner rose to prominence at Ohio State University, where he averaged 15.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists over three seasons, leading the Buckeyes to the 2010 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 as a junior.[2] That year, he swept major national player of the year honors, including the Naismith Trophy, John R. Wooden Award, AP Player of the Year, and NABC Player of the Year, while posting 20.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game.[3] His college success earned him induction into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2016 and selection to the Big Ten All-Decade First Team for the 2010s.[4][5] Selected second overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2010 NBA Draft, Turner debuted as a rookie averaging 7.2 points and 3.9 rebounds.[6] He spent his first four full seasons with the 76ers, where his best year came in 2012–13 with career highs of 15.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists, starting all 82 games and recording 14 double-doubles.[7] Traded midseason to the Indiana Pacers in 2013–14, he contributed off the bench during their Eastern Conference Finals run.[7] Turner then signed with the Boston Celtics in 2014, revitalizing his career as a key reserve; in 2015–16, he averaged 10.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.4 assists, earning Sixth Man of the Year consideration and helping the team to a 48-win season.[8] Over the next three seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers (2016–2019), Turner served as a reliable wing defender and facilitator, appearing in 217 regular-season games and reaching the Western Conference Finals in 2019.[7] He briefly joined the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2020 before announcing his retirement on November 30, 2020, at age 32 after 705 regular-season games across five teams.[9] Career NBA averages stood at 9.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, with a 43.4% field goal percentage, showcasing his all-around skills despite not earning individual NBA awards.[10] Following retirement, Turner transitioned to coaching, joining the Boston Celtics as a player development assistant for the 2020–21 season under Brad Stevens, where he focused on skill enhancement for young players.[11] He departed the staff after one year amid a coaching overhaul.[12] Since then, Turner has pursued entrepreneurial ventures, including co-founding New Amendment and serving as CEO and executive producer of media projects, while occasionally appearing as a basketball analyst on podcasts and sharing insights on financial management for athletes.[13][14]

Early life and education

Early life

Evan Turner was born on October 27, 1988, in Chicago, Illinois, weighing 10 pounds at birth. He grew up on the city's West Side in a tough urban neighborhood marked by economic hardship and violence. Raised primarily by his single mother, Iris James, after his father, James Turner, relocated to the Columbus, Ohio, area for work when Evan was young, he was the youngest of three sons, with older brothers Darius and Richard. Darius, in particular, acted as a protective influence and role model, helping Evan navigate the challenges of their environment.[15][16][17] From infancy, Turner endured serious health issues, including chicken pox, pneumonia, asthma, and measles during the 1989 Chicago measles outbreak, which left him a frail child often confined indoors. Despite these setbacks and the family's financial struggles, his mother encouraged physical activity to build his strength, fostering resilience amid the instability of their surroundings. At around age five, Turner began playing basketball informally, darting into streets and alleys near home, an activity that once led to a near-miss with traffic that underscored the dangers of his neighborhood.[16][1][17] These early experiences shaped Turner's determination, as he transitioned from street play to more structured opportunities in local youth programs before entering high school at St. Joseph in Westchester, Illinois. The urban challenges and familial support instilled a strong work ethic that would define his athletic development.[18][16]

High school career

Turner attended St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois. During the 2005–06 season, he averaged 16 points and 8 rebounds per game while contributing to a strong team performance that advanced deep into the IHSA Class AA state tournament. His play earned him All-State recognition, highlighting his emerging talent as a versatile forward.[19][20] As a senior in 2006–07, Turner significantly elevated his production, averaging 22 points and 8 rebounds per game en route to leading St. Joseph to the IHSA Class AA supersectionals. He was selected to the Chicago Tribune All-State first team for his efforts, solidifying his status as one of Illinois' top players behind only Derrick Rose. Turner's rebounding prowess and scoring ability were key in guiding the Chargers to a 25–5 record that season.[21][19] A highly touted prospect, Turner ranked among the top 50 national recruits in the class of 2007 according to the RSCI index. At 6 feet 7 inches, he was praised for his versatility, capable of handling point guard duties while excelling as a forward with strong rebounding and passing skills. He committed to Ohio State University in November 2006, turning down scholarship offers from Big Ten rivals including Illinois, Purdue, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, and Michigan State.[1][22][23]

College career

Evan Turner enrolled at Ohio State University in 2007 after a standout high school career that bolstered his recruitment as a top-50 national prospect.[2] He quickly emerged as a key contributor for the Buckeyes in the Big Ten Conference, playing three seasons from 2007 to 2010 and showcasing his versatility as a guard-forward hybrid.[2] Over his college tenure, Turner averaged 15.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, while accumulating 1,517 total points, which ranked him 18th on Ohio State's all-time scoring list at the time of his departure.[2][4] Turner's all-around game, combining scoring, rebounding, and playmaking, proved instrumental in elevating the Buckeyes' performance, as he helped lead the team to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances during his tenure.[2] His leadership on the court was evident in his ability to facilitate for teammates and dominate the glass, often serving as the emotional and statistical anchor for the program under coach Thad Matta.[4] This multifaceted impact solidified his reputation as one of the conference's premier talents, drawing widespread attention from NBA scouts. Following his junior season in 2010, Turner declared for the NBA Draft on April 7, opting to forgo his senior year due to his projected status as a top-5 pick, driven by his versatile skill set that promised immediate professional contributions.[24] He was ultimately selected second overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, capping a college career that transitioned him seamlessly toward the pros.[2]

Professional playing career

NBA draft

Turner's standout junior season at Ohio State, where he averaged 20.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game while earning National Player of the Year honors, significantly elevated his draft stock and generated substantial pre-draft buzz. He was often compared to Scottie Pippen for his versatile skill set as a multi-faceted wing capable of scoring, rebounding, and facilitating plays.[25] Throughout the pre-draft process, Turner worked out for several teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards, and New Jersey Nets, demonstrating his potential as a point-forward with exceptional vision and ball-handling abilities.[26][27] On June 24, 2010, at the NBA Draft in Madison Square Garden, the 76ers selected Turner with the second overall pick, directly following the Washington Wizards' choice of John Wall at No. 1.[1] This selection positioned Turner as a high-upside prospect expected to anchor the franchise's future. Shortly after the draft, Turner signed a four-year rookie scale contract with the 76ers valued at $21,523,507.[28] In the post-Allen Iverson era, he was regarded as a potential cornerstone for the rebuilding team, with particular emphasis on honing his point-forward capabilities to drive the offense and complement emerging talents like Jrue Holiday.[29]

Philadelphia 76ers (2010–2014)

Turner was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the second overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft, marking the beginning of his professional career in his hometown. In his rookie season of 2010–11 under head coach Doug Collins, Turner appeared in 78 games for the 76ers, starting 14 of them while averaging 23.0 minutes per game.[1] He posted averages of 7.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, showing promise as a versatile wing defender despite an initially slow adjustment to NBA speed and physicality.[1] The 76ers finished 41–41 and advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, where Turner's defensive contributions helped in the playoff run against the Miami Heat.[30] His performance earned him a selection to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team, recognizing his potential amid a season of learning curve challenges.[31] Turner showed steady development in the 2011–12 lockout-shortened season, playing 65 games with 20 starts and averaging 9.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 26.4 minutes per game, while the team again reached the playoffs with a 35–31 record before falling to the Chicago Bulls in the first round.[1][32] By 2012–13, he secured a full-time starting role, appearing in all 82 games and boosting his production to 13.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game in 35.3 minutes, though he struggled with shooting efficiency at 41.8% from the field amid Collins' defensive-oriented system that limited his offensive initiation.[1] The 76ers regressed to 34–48 that year, and Turner later voiced frustration with the rigid structure under Collins, which he felt constrained his playmaking abilities.[33] The 2013–14 season brought change with Brett Brown's hiring as head coach, introducing a more fluid, high-octane offense that better suited Turner's skills.[34] However, Turner started all 54 games with the 76ers, where he averaged 17.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 34.9 minutes before the team traded him midseason to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Danny Granger and a 2015 second-round draft pick.[1][35] Under Brown, Turner briefly flourished with increased ball-handling freedom, but the trade reflected the 76ers' rebuilding direction amid a 19–63 finish.[36][37]

Indiana Pacers (2014)

On February 20, 2014, the Indiana Pacers acquired Evan Turner and forward Lavoy Allen from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for forward Danny Granger and a second-round pick in the 2014 NBA draft.[36][38] The trade aimed to bolster Indiana's depth amid a strong regular-season campaign, as the Pacers held the NBA's best record at the time and sought versatile wing options to support their push for a deep playoff run.[39] Turner debuted for the Pacers on February 25, 2014, scoring 13 points off the bench in a win over the Washington Wizards. Over the final 27 games of the 2013–14 regular season, he averaged 7.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 21.1 minutes per game while shooting 41.1% from the field.[1] Primarily a reserve player, Turner provided situational scoring and ball-handling behind starters Paul George and Lance Stephenson, appearing in just two starts and logging limited minutes in Indiana's rotation-heavy system focused on defensive efficiency and team balance.[40] The Pacers finished the regular season with a league-best 56–26 record and advanced through the Eastern Conference playoffs, defeating the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards before reaching the Conference Finals, where they fell to the Miami Heat in six games.[41] Turner contributed modestly in the postseason, playing in all 12 games for a total of 149 minutes and averaging 3.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.[42] His role remained peripheral, often as a late-game substitution for energy and perimeter defense during Indiana's competitive series.[43]

Boston Celtics (2014–2016)

On July 21, 2014, following a brief stint with the Indiana Pacers after being traded from the Philadelphia 76ers, Evan Turner agreed to terms on a contract with the Boston Celtics as an unrestricted free agent.[44] He officially signed a two-year deal worth $6.7 million on September 29, 2014, utilizing the team's mid-level exception.[28] In the 2014–15 season, Turner emerged as a key rotational player for a rebuilding Celtics squad under head coach Brad Stevens, appearing in all 82 regular-season games while starting 57 of them.[1] Averaging 27.6 minutes per game, he posted 9.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and a career-high 5.5 assists per game, showcasing his versatility as a secondary playmaker who facilitated for teammates like Marcus Smart and Avery Bradley. Notable performances included a 19-point, 12-rebound, 10-assist triple-double against the Brooklyn Nets on March 23, 2015, and a season-high 30 points in a comeback win over the New York Knicks on March 13, 2015.[45] His contributions helped Boston finish 40–42 and secure the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, where they faced the Cleveland Cavaliers.[46] In the first-round series, a four-game sweep, Turner started all four contests and averaged 10.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in 29.5 minutes per game, providing steady support despite the outcome.[47] During the 2015–16 season, Turner's role shifted more toward the bench amid increased competition in the backcourt, as he played in 81 games with 12 starts, logging 28.0 minutes per outing.[1] He achieved career highs in scoring at 10.5 points per game alongside 4.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists, excelling in Stevens' motion offense by emphasizing drive-and-kick plays and cutting to the basket, though his three-point shooting remained limited at 24.1 percent.[48] The Celtics improved markedly to a 48–34 record, clinching the fifth seed, but were swept 4–0 by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round.[49] Turner averaged 13.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists across the four games, highlighting his ability to step up in high-stakes situations.[50]

Portland Trail Blazers (2016–2019)

On July 6, 2016, the Portland Trail Blazers signed free agent guard/forward Evan Turner to a four-year, $70 million contract, marking his transition from the Boston Celtics to provide bench depth and versatility in the backcourt.[51] The deal, which extended through the 2019–20 season, positioned Turner as a key addition to support the team's core, including point guard Damian Lillard and shooting guard CJ McCollum.[52] During his three seasons with Portland, Turner served primarily as a backup, sharing point guard duties behind Lillard and contributing as a point-forward on the second unit to facilitate plays and provide defensive flexibility.[53] Over 217 regular-season games, he averaged 8.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, often emphasizing playmaking and rebounding in limited minutes averaging around 25 per contest.[1] His role evolved to focus on stabilizing the bench, particularly in the 2018–19 season, where he helped the Trail Blazers achieve a 53–29 record and secure the third seed in the Western Conference.[54] In the 2019 playoffs, Turner appeared in all 16 games for Portland, which advanced to the Western Conference Finals before falling to the Golden State Warriors. He averaged 4.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists overall, with a notable uptick in the Conference Finals series, where he posted 5.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists across four games.[42] On June 24, 2019, the Trail Blazers traded Turner to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Kent Bazemore, ending his tenure in Portland after three years of consistent bench contributions.[55]

Atlanta Hawks (2019–2020)

On June 24, 2019, the Atlanta Hawks acquired Evan Turner from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for guard Kent Bazemore.[55] During the 2019–20 season, Turner appeared in 19 games for the Hawks, averaging 3.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 13.2 minutes per game.[56] His role was limited as a bench player, providing veteran depth amid a young roster led by Trae Young and John Collins. Turner struggled with injuries throughout the season, including Achilles tendinitis and a hamstring strain that sidelined him from late December 2019 until early February 2020. He returned to action on February 3, 2020, against the Boston Celtics, scoring two points in five minutes off the bench. However, his playing time remained minimal, with just two appearances after his return before the Hawks traded him on February 5, 2020, as part of a four-team deal acquiring center Clint Capela from the Houston Rockets. Turner was then traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the same deal but did not appear in any games for them.[57] The NBA season was suspended on March 11, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, after which Turner did not play further. The Hawks resumed in the Orlando bubble, finishing the regular season with a 35–39 record and earning the Eastern Conference's eighth seed, but were swept 0–4 by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs. Following the season, Turner became an unrestricted free agent after his contract expired. On November 30, 2020, at age 32, he announced his retirement from professional basketball, reflecting on a career hampered by persistent injuries and expressing readiness for a new professional chapter.

Retirement

Turner announced his retirement from professional basketball on November 30, 2020, after becoming a free agent following the 2019-20 season with the Hawks and Timberwolves.[58] Over his decade-long NBA career, he appeared in 705 regular-season games with five franchises, averaging 9.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game.[1] Although he never captured a championship, Turner contributed to multiple playoff runs, suiting up for 63 postseason contests across eight appearances from 2011 to 2019. In reflecting on his exit from the league, Turner highlighted the cumulative physical toll of his playing days, including recurring knee issues that hampered his performance in his later seasons, such as a knee injury in 2019 that caused him to miss several games.[59] He also noted using the 2020 offseason to address nagging injuries in an effort to extend his career, underscoring the wear and tear that ultimately influenced his decision to step away.[60] Turner expressed deep gratitude for his path from Chicago's tough upbringing to the pinnacle of professional basketball, viewing the experience as a profound personal triumph. As he transitioned out of playing, he began exploring opportunities in coaching to remain connected to the sport.[61] Turner is remembered as a versatile combo forward—a 6-foot-7 athlete capable of handling point-forward duties with strong passing vision and rebounding— who thrived as a reliable role player despite the high expectations as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft.[62] His ability to adapt across positions and contribute in bench roles for contending teams exemplified his resilience and team-first mentality, even if he never fully met the superstar projections early in his career.[1]

Post-playing career

Coaching career

Following his retirement from professional basketball in November 2020, Evan Turner joined the Boston Celtics as a player development assistant coach in December 2020 under head coach Brad Stevens.[11] His prior playing experience with the Celtics from 2014 to 2016 facilitated the hire, allowing him to leverage existing relationships with the staff and provide mentorship to younger players.[11] In this role, Turner focused on supporting the team's youthful roster, which included eight players in their first or second NBA seasons, by offering on-court guidance and drawing from his decade of professional experience.[11] During the 2020–21 season, a pandemic-shortened campaign consisting of 72 games, Turner contributed to the Celtics' efforts as they finished with a 36–36 record and secured the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference.[63] The team advanced to the playoffs but was eliminated in the first round by the Brooklyn Nets in five games.[63] Throughout his tenure, Turner emphasized player empathy and preparation, earning respect from the organization for his approach to development.[64] Turner was not retained by the Celtics following significant staff changes in the summer of 2021, after Brad Stevens was promoted to president of basketball operations and Ime Udoka was hired as head coach.[65] His departure occurred in July 2021 as part of the new coaching regime's roster overhaul.[64]

Media and business ventures

Following his retirement from professional basketball, Evan Turner transitioned into media and entrepreneurial pursuits, leveraging his NBA experience to analyze the league and promote athlete empowerment. In March 2022, Turner co-launched the podcast Point Forward alongside former teammate Andre Iguodala, produced in partnership with Meadowlark Media.[66] The weekly show features discussions on NBA strategies, business opportunities, and cultural topics relevant to athletes, earning a 4.8 out of 5 rating on platforms like Apple Podcasts based on over 370 reviews.[67] In September 2023, the podcast expanded through a partnership with Vox Media and SB Nation, enhancing its distribution and production under their joint venture.[68] Turner has also become a frequent guest on established NBA media outlets, providing in-depth analysis of team dynamics and player development. He regularly appears on Open Floor: SI's NBA Show, co-hosted by Chris Mannix for Sports Illustrated, where he breaks down under-the-radar teams and emerging storylines. In 2025 episodes, Turner discussed the New Orleans Pelicans' potential to exceed their projected win total despite roster challenges, highlighting Zion Williamson's role in their playoff push, and analyzed the Miami Heat's struggles with pick-and-roll execution early in the season.[69][70] Additionally, in February 2025, Turner featured in Yahoo Finance interviews, sharing insights on athlete entrepreneurship, including his early financial missteps like prematurely securing a line of credit after his rookie contract, and strategies for building post-career wealth.[14][71] In April 2025, Turner prevailed in a breach-of-contract lawsuit against his former agent David Falk over the sale of shares in Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning, underscoring challenges in athlete financial dealings.[72] On the business front, Turner co-founded New Amendment, a media company with Iguodala in 2022, aimed at amplifying athlete voices through content creation. As an executive producer, he oversees projects that emphasize storytelling from the athlete perspective and promote financial literacy, drawing from his own experiences navigating NBA finances.[73] The venture has positioned Turner as a bridge between sports and business, including appearances on platforms like ARK Invest's podcast to discuss athlete investments in tech and innovation.[74]

Career statistics and achievements

Regular season statistics

Evan Turner played 705 games over 10 NBA seasons, averaging 26.8 minutes per game, 9.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.8 steals, 1.8 turnovers, 43.3% field goal shooting, and a player efficiency rating (PER) of 11.9.[1] His statistical contributions evolved with his role as a versatile wing player, peaking in scoring and efficiency during his time with the Philadelphia 76ers before a gradual decline in usage and output in later years.[1] The following table summarizes Turner's per-game regular season statistics by season and team:
SeasonTeamGPMPGFG%PPGRPGAPGSPGTOVPER
2010–11Philadelphia 76ers7823.0.4257.23.92.00.61.010.8
2011–12Philadelphia 76ers6526.4.4469.45.82.80.61.612.6
2012–13Philadelphia 76ers8235.3.41913.36.34.30.92.312.1
2013–14Philadelphia 76ers/Indiana Pacers8130.3.42514.05.03.20.82.312.4
2014–15Boston Celtics8227.6.4299.55.15.51.02.412.8
2015–16Boston Celtics8128.0.45610.54.94.41.02.113.6
2016–17Portland Trail Blazers6525.5.4269.03.83.20.81.511.4
2017–18Portland Trail Blazers7925.7.4478.23.12.20.61.39.8
2018–19Portland Trail Blazers7322.0.4606.84.53.90.51.611.6
2019–20Atlanta Hawks1913.2.3733.32.02.00.51.46.8
Career70526.8.4339.74.63.50.81.811.9
[1] Turner reached his peak scoring average of 14.0 points per game in the 2013–14 season split between the 76ers and Pacers, while his efficiency highlighted in 2015–16 with the Celtics (10.5 PPG on 45.6% shooting and 4.4 APG).[1] Post-2018, his production declined amid reduced minutes and injuries, dropping to 3.3 PPG in his final season with the Hawks.[1]

Playoff statistics

Over his NBA career, Evan Turner appeared in 63 playoff games across eight postseason runs, averaging 7.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game while shooting 37.7% from the field.[1] These figures reflect a slight dip in scoring output compared to his regular-season marks of 9.7 points per game, though his rebounding edged higher amid reduced playing time of approximately 22 minutes per contest in the postseason.[1] Turner's playoff efficiency was lower than his career field-goal percentage, but he contributed more as a facilitator and rebounder in high-stakes environments, often coming off the bench to provide energy and versatility. Turner's postseason performances varied by team and series, with standout contributions in limited roles during early exits and deeper runs. In his rookie year with the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2011 first round against the Miami Heat, he averaged 8.0 points and 4.6 rebounds across five games, showing flashes of his athleticism despite the series loss.[42] With the Boston Celtics in 2015, Turner delivered a strong showing in the first round versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, posting 10.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in four games before the sweep.[42] The following year, in 2016 against the Atlanta Hawks, he elevated his impact in the first round, averaging 13.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists over six games as a key rotation player.[42] He also appeared in playoffs with the 76ers (2012), Pacers (2014), and Trail Blazers (2017, 2018, 2019), including Portland's run to the Western Conference Finals in 2019. During the 2019 playoffs—which included 16 games against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, and Golden State Warriors—Turner averaged 3.1 points and 4.6 rebounds, focusing on defensive contributions in a diminished role.[42]
YearTeamSeriesGPPPGRPGAPGFG%
2011PHIFirst Round vs. MIA58.04.60.8.434
2012PHIFirst Round vs. CHI; Conf. Semis vs. BOS1311.57.52.5.389
2014INDFirst Round vs. ATL; Conf. Semis vs. WSH; Conf. Finals vs. MIA143.92.61.7.444
2015BOSFirst Round vs. CLE410.57.34.8.375
2016BOSFirst Round vs. ATL613.25.74.5.378
2017PORFirst Round vs. GSW410.35.83.8.364
2018PORFirst Round vs. NOP39.34.03.3.333
2019PORFull Playoffs (3 series)163.14.62.1.286
[42]

Awards and honors

Turner earned recognition as a promising newcomer in the NBA when he was selected to the All-Rookie First Team following the 2010–11 season.[75] Over the course of his professional career, he did not earn any All-Star Game invitations or All-NBA honors, though his versatility as a role player contributed to team successes across multiple franchises. With the Boston Celtics, Turner was named the team's Sixth Man of the Year for the 2015–16 season, acknowledging his impact as a key bench contributor who started 12 games while providing scoring, rebounding, and playmaking.[8] His performance that year also placed him fifth in voting for the league-wide NBA Sixth Man of the Year award.[76] In Portland, Turner received the Maurice Lucas Award for the 2017–18 season, an honor given annually to the Trail Blazer who best represents the late Maurice Lucas's indomitable spirit, competitive drive, and contributions both on and off the court, particularly as a reliable playoff rotation player.[77] Key career milestones for Turner include surpassing 5,000 total points during the 2015–16 season with the Celtics and reaching 2,000 career assists in the 2017–18 season with the Trail Blazers.[1]

Personal life

Turner was born to Iris James and James Turner. He has two older brothers, Darius and Richard.[78][79]

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