Evan Turner is a former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for nine seasons. He was born on October 27, 1988, in Chicago, Illinois, and attended St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois. Turner played college basketball at Ohio State University, where he was named the Big Ten Conference Player of the Year in 2010.
Turner was selected as the second overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He played for the 76ers for three seasons, where he averaged 11.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. In 2014, Turner was traded to the Indiana Pacers, where he played for one season before being traded to the Boston Celtics.
Turner played for the Celtics for two seasons, where he averaged 10.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. In 2016, Turner signed with the Portland Trail Blazers, where he played for two seasons. He then signed with the Atlanta Hawks in 2018, where he played for one season before being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Turner played for the Timberwolves for one season before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks again in 2020. However, he was waived by the Hawks shortly after the trade and did not play for the remainder of the season.
Throughout his career, Turner was known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions. He was also a solid defender and a good passer. However, he struggled with consistency and was often criticized for his shooting.
Despite his ups and downs, Turner had a successful career in the NBA. He played in 658 games, averaging 9.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. He also played in 54 playoff games, averaging 8.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.
After retiring from basketball, Turner became an analyst for the NBA on TNT and also started his own podcast called "The Evan Turner Podcast." He also became an ambassador for the Special Olympics and has been involved in various charitable endeavors.
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