John Turner (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 30, 1967 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| High school | Eleanor Roosevelt (Greenbelt, Maryland) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| NBA Draft | 1991 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall |
| Selected by the Houston Rockets | |
| Pro career | 1991–2003 |
| Career history | |
| 1991–1992 | Houston Rockets |
| 1992–1993 | Banco Natwest Zaragoza |
| 1994 | Teamsystem Fabriano |
| 1994–1996 | Comerson/Cx Orologi Siena |
| 1996–1997 | Bini Viaggi Livorno |
| 1997–1998 | Faber Fabriano |
| 1998 | Poenamo Kings |
| 1998 | Calze Pompea Roma |
| 1998–1999 | Mabo Pistoia |
| 1999 | Serapide Pozzuoli |
| 1999–2000 | Ducato Siena |
| 2000–2002 | Record Napoli |
| 2002–2003 | Carifac Fabriano |
John Leslie Turner (born November 30, 1967) is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played as a power forward, which is a position close to the basket.
John Turner's Basketball Journey
John Turner was a talented basketball player. He was picked by the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 1991 NBA draft. This was a big moment for him! He was the 20th player chosen overall.
Playing in the NBA
John played for the Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This is the top professional basketball league in North America. He played during the 1991-92 NBA season.
He appeared in 42 games for the Rockets. In these games, he scored an average of 2.8 points per game. After this season, in August 1992, the Rockets allowed John to leave. This let him go play basketball in Spain.
Playing Around the World
After his time in the NBA, John Turner played for many different teams. He moved to Spain to play for CAI Zaragoza.
Later, he spent many years playing in Italy for various teams. These included Teamsystem Fabriano, Comerson/Cx Orologi Siena, Bini Viaggi Livorno, and Record Napoli. He also played a short time in New Zealand for the Poenamo Kings. John's career showed how basketball players can play all over the world!
