Former Philadelphia 76ers guard Evan Turner had himself a solid, if unspectacular, career in the NBA. Philadelphia selected him with the 2nd overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft and he averaged 11.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in his Sixers career.
Since then, he had found roles with the Boston Celtics and the Portland Trail Blazers as he was able to forge a 10-year career in the league. He finished with career averages of 9.7 points and 4.6 rebounds with 3.5 assists as it appears his career is coming to an end.
Turner will head back to the Celtics not as a player, but as an assistant coach under Brad Stevens. He is finalizing a deal with them that will focus on player development.
10-year NBA veteran Evan Turner is finalizing a deal to join the Boston Celtics as an assistant coach, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Turner is expected to focus on player development.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 30, 2020
Turner played two seasons in Boston and he provided toughness and versatility in helping them make the playoffs during his time there. He was a guy who could do a variety of things on the floor so this is his opportunity to pass it onto younger players. [lawrence-related id=39630,39626,39620]