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Evan Turner

Turner with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2019
Personal information
Born	(1988-10-27) October 27, 1988 (age 36) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
High school	St. Joseph (Westchester, Illinois)
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College	Ohio State (2007–2010)
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Pro career	2010–2020
Coaching career	2020–present
League	NBA
Career history
As player:
2010–2014	Philadelphia 76ers
2014	Indiana Pacers
2014–2016	Boston Celtics
2016–2019	Portland Trail Blazers
2019–2020	Atlanta Hawks
As coach:
2020–2021	Boston Celtics (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
National college player of the year (2010) Consensus first-team All-American (2010) Big Ten Male Athlete of the Year (2010) Big Ten Player of the Year (2010) 2× First-team All-Big Ten (2009, 2010) Big Ten tournament MOP (2010) No. 21 retired by Ohio State Buckeyes
Career NBA statistics
Points	6,824 (9.7 ppg)
Rebounds	3,278 (4.6 rpg)
Assists	2,462 (3.5 apg)
Medals Men's basketball Representing  United States Summer Universiade Bronze 2009 Belgrade Team competition

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

Turner went to St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois. By his senior year, he was one of the best high school basketball players in the country.

In 2010, Turner was named an All-American and the John R. Wooden Award National Player of the Year. He achieved this while playing at Ohio State University. He also became a two-time scoring champion. He was named the Player of the Year for the Big Ten Conference.

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

Evan Turner's Early Life

Evan Turner was born on October 27, 1988. He faced many health challenges as a baby. These included chicken pox, pneumonia, asthma, and measles. He had severe breathing problems that needed surgery.

When he was three, he was hit by a car. This caused a concussion and needed stitches. He also had a speech impediment that required speech therapy.

High School Basketball Journey

Before high school, Turner played basketball with future NBA player Iman Shumpert. They were teammates on their 8th-grade team. Turner played for the Illinois Knights in the Summer 2004 AAU tournament.

As a high school sophomore, he helped his team, St. Joseph, in the Illinois AA Boys High School basketball tournament. This helped him get noticed by college coaches. St. Joseph's High School also produced famous player Isiah Thomas.

Turner started getting offers from major colleges early in his junior year. The Chicago Tribune named him one of the top basketball players in the Chicago area. After his junior season, he was seen as one of the top 25 players in the country. In the summer of 2006, he decided to play for Ohio State. His father lived in Columbus, which influenced his choice.

During his senior year, Turner was named to the first-team All-State team. He was ranked as a top small forward in the nation by major sports sites. He received scholarship offers from several top basketball programs.

College Basketball Career

Freshman Year at Ohio State

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

As a freshman, Turner played about 27 minutes per game. He averaged 8.5 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. He was second on his team in assists and third in steals.

On January 19, 2008, he achieved his first double-double. He scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a game. That season, he helped Ohio State win the 2008 National Invitation Tournament. He played a big role in the semifinal and final games.

Sophomore Year Highlights

As a sophomore, Turner was named player of the week three times. He was the only Big Ten player chosen as a Top 15 finalist for the Oscar Robertson Trophy. He led his team in points, rebounds, assists, and steals per game.

Turner led the Big Ten in scoring as a sophomore. He was the only player chosen unanimously for the first-team All-Big Ten selection. This was decided by both coaches and the media. He was also chosen for the U.S. Basketball Writers Association's District V Team. The Associated Press named him an honorable mention All-American.

Turner played for the 2009 Junior USA World University Championships team. He helped them win the bronze medal.

Junior Year and Major Awards

Turner dunks against James Madison in November 2009

Turner's junior season started with many honors. He was on preseason All-American lists and watch lists for top player awards. He was also a first-team preseason All-Big Ten team member.

Turner, sometimes called "The Villain," started the season with a triple double. This was the first by a Big Ten player since 2001. He earned his fourth career Big Ten player of the week award. He then had two more triple-doubles in November 2009.

In December 2009, he suffered a back injury. He returned early in January 2010. With Turner back, Ohio State returned to the top 25 rankings. He set a new Big Ten Conference record with his eighth career Conference Player of the Week award.

Turner against Iowa in January 2010

Turner helped the Buckeyes win the regular-season co-championship of the Big Ten Conference. They also earned the top seed in the 2010 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament. In the tournament, Turner made a last-second three-pointer to win against Michigan. He scored 31 points in two other tournament games, leading Ohio State to victory.

Turner was named the Tournament Most Outstanding Player. He also repeated as the Big Ten scoring champion. He was the first player to finish in the top two in points, rebounds, and assists.

College Awards and Honors

Turner in November 2009

Turner was a finalist for the 2010 John R. Wooden Award and won it on April 9. He also won the Naismith College Player of the Year award. He won the USBWA's Robertson Trophy. Fox, Associated Press, and Sporting News all named him their National Player of the Year.

He nearly won all the major player of the year awards. Turner was again a unanimous first-team All-Big Ten selection. He was also named the 2010 Big Ten Men's Basketball Player of the Year. He was selected as the Big Ten Conference male Athlete of the Year for all sports.

Turner was chosen as a first-team 2010 NCAA Men's Basketball All-American by many organizations. On February 16, 2016, Ohio State retired Turner's college number, 21.

Professional NBA Career

Philadelphia 76ers (2010–2014)

Turner as a rookie

On April 7, 2010, Turner announced he would enter the 2010 NBA draft. He was expected to be one of the top 3 picks. He was chosen second overall by the Philadelphia 76ers. He signed a 2-year deal worth about $12 million.

Turner with cheerleaders and the team mascot

On October 27, 2010, his 22nd birthday, Turner debuted for the 76ers. He scored 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. On November 7, 2010, Turner had his first NBA start. He recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. On December 29, 2010, Turner scored a career-high 23 points.

The 76ers improved their record in Turner's first season. They reached the 2011 NBA Playoffs. Turner was praised for his strong play in the series against the Miami Heat.

Turner with the 76ers against Gilbert Arenas

On February 8, 2012, Turner was chosen to play in the 2012 Rising Stars competition. On March 7, 2012, Turner scored a career-high 26 points against the Boston Celtics. He scored 26 points again on April 3, 2012. On April 25, 2012, he set a new career-high with 29 points and 13 rebounds. He had his first postseason double-double on May 12, 2012.

Turner taking a shot

Turner started all 82 games during the 2012–13 NBA season. He averaged a career-high 15.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists. On December 7, 2012, he made the game-winning shot in overtime against the Boston Celtics.

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

On November 9, 2013, Turner set a new career high with 31 points. He hit the game-tying basket in overtime. Turner hit a game-winning buzzer beater on December 20. On December 29, he scored 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. On January 22, 2014, Turner recorded a career-high 38 points. He also had 11 rebounds. Turner hit another game-winning buzzer beater on January 29, 2014.

Indiana Pacers (2014)

Turner (right) with former NBA player Reggie Miller

On February 20, 2014, Turner was traded to the Indiana Pacers. He debuted for the Pacers on February 25, 2014. He scored 13 points and added 6 rebounds. On April 6, he scored 23 points to help the team win.

Boston Celtics (2014–2016)

Turner signed with the Boston Celtics on September 29, 2014. He started the season as a reserve player. On December 8, 2014, Turner forced overtime with a three-point shot. Chicago native Turner scored a season-high 29 points on January 3.

Turner hit his fourth career game-winning shot on January 22, 2015. He then hit another game-winner on February 11, 2015. Evan Turner recorded his first career triple double on February 25, 2015. He had 10 points, 10 assists, and 12 rebounds. He posted two more triple-doubles in March and April 2015. On April 10, he recorded a career-high 13 assists. Turner played every game in the 2014–15 season.

On March 26, 2016, Turner had a 17-point, 11-rebound double-double. He also blocked a potential game-tying shot.

Portland Trail Blazers (2016–2019)

Turner in 2018

On July 6, 2016, Turner signed a four-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. He debuted with 3 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. On December 8, he had a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double. On January 5, 2017, he scored 15 of his season-high 20 points in the fourth quarter.

On February 8, he was out for about five to six weeks due to a hand injury. He returned to action on March 18. He opened the 2017 NBA playoffs with a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double.

On January 1, 2018, Turner scored a season-high 22 points.

On April 1, 2019, Turner recorded his fourth career triple-double. He had 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. Two days later, he had a second consecutive triple-double. He became the first Trail Blazer with back-to-back triple-doubles since Clyde Drexler in 1989–90. Turner helped Portland win Game 7 of their playoff series to advance to the Western Conference Finals.

Atlanta Hawks (2019–2020)

On June 24, 2019, Turner was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. On February 5, 2020, Turner was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He did not play a game for them.

Retirement from Playing

On November 30, 2020, Turner announced he was retiring from professional basketball.

Coaching Career

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

Evan Turner's NBA Statistics

Regular Season Stats

Playoff Stats

Personal Life

Evan Turner's mother is Iris James. He has two older brothers, Darius and Richard.

In August 2010, Turner signed an endorsement deal. It was with a Chinese clothing company called Li Ning Company Limited.

On December 20, 2017, a large truck crashed into Turner's pool. This happened at his home in Portland.

See also

In Spanish: Evan Turner para niños