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Boston alum Evan Turner on the time a truck ended up in his swimming pool

Turner’s first instinct was to run to ensure the safety of his friends in the house.

You may have heard this story before, but former Boston Celtics player and assistant coach Evan Turner recently told the tale of how a truck ended up in his swimming pool while he was a member of the Portland Trail Blazers organization on the “The Old Man and The Three” podcast hosted by former NBAer JJ Redick. Despite the initial shock, the situation turned out to be comical. The truck driver survived, and ET’s reactions added humor to the incident.

Turner’s first instinct was to run to ensure the safety of his friends in the house. He shares the comical aspect of his attempt to get his friend downstairs and his mad dash up multiple staircases.

To hear this version of the hilarious story for yourself — whether for the first time or again — take a look at the clip embedded below.

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Should the Boston Celtics try to trade for Jrue Holiday in the wake of the Dame-to-Bucks deal?

Celtics alum Evan Turner wants Holiday in Boston — but would it be feasible?

The dust has not even been seen by many fans of the NBA never mind settled since news broke of the trade of Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a three-team deal with the Phoenix Suns before Boston Celtics alumni have started making suggestions about what Boston ought to be making calls about.

The trade in question sent Lillard to Milwaukee, but also saw the Bucks send out veteran guard Jrue Holiday to Portland, with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reporting that the Trail Blazers are looking to move Holiday in a separate trade. And the alum noted above is former Celtics assistant and player Evan Turner, who tweeted that Portland ought to “buy Jrue out so he can sign to the Celtics”.

We would love to see that happen but expect the Blazers to seek to maximize their potential in terms of bringing back young players and/or draft assets. Is there a way Boston could get involved, then?

We don’t expect the Celtics to trade Derrick White for Holiday and doubt that the Blazers are looking for a veteran guard in Malcolm Brogdon. But the possibility for Boston to get involved in a three-team deal is not out of the question if an unlikely outcome.

More likely, the Celtics could fortify their depth by getting involved as the third team in a deal sending Holiday elsewhere, but expect further moves soon around the NBA as the Lillard deal going through will allow many ball clubs to turn their attention to finishing their rosters for the season ahead.

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Evan Turner, Andre Iguodala discuss their dissatisfaction with Sixers

Former Philadelphia 76ers forwards Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner discuss their dissatisfaction with the organization from the past.

Former Philadelphia 76ers forwards Evan Turner and Andre Iguodala had a solid time as members of the Sixers. Turner averaged 11.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists while in Philadelphia and Iguodala averaged 15.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists while being named an All-Star in 2012.

With that being said, the team didn’t have much success. Iguodala and Turner both made the playoffs during their time in Philadelphia, but they both had early exits. The furthest both players ever got was Round 2 while in Philadelphia.

Both players hopped on “The Old Man and the Three” and they discussed their dissatisfaction in Philadelphia with the lack of success under the older regime. Turner also touched on his experience with “The Process” era under former GM Sam Hinkie.

Former Celtic Evan Turner debates embracing your role in the NBA with Andre Iguodala, JJ Redick

They also touch on the challenge of being a jerk on the court while not letting it erode team chemistry.

After a rough start to his NBA career, former Boston Celtics player and assistant coach Evan Turner found his groove once he found a situation that didn’t force him into a role that did not match the player he had become.

On a recent episode of the “Old Man and the Three” podcast hosted by fellow former NBAer JJ Redick, Turner and “Point Forward” podcast host Andre Iguodala talked about how finding their roles in the league were the keys to their success in the Association. They also touch on the challenge of being a jerk on the court while not letting it erode team chemistry.

To hear for yourself the stories these three remarkable players had to tell about finding their way in the NBA, take a look at the clip embedded below.

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Every player in Boston Celtics history who wore No. 11

Today’s installment focuses on the 29 players who wore No. 11 over the years as of September 2023.

The Boston Celtics have more retired jerseys than any other team in the NBA, but that doesn’t mean the rest of their jerseys have little history of interest tied to them.

In fact, with 17 titles to their name and decades of competitive basketball played in them, their unretired jersey numbers pack in some of the most history not hanging from the rafters of any team in the league. To that end, we have launched our accounting of that history, with every player in every jersey worn by more than one Celtics player in the storied franchise’s history accounted for.

Today’s installment focuses on the 29 players who wore No. 11 over the years as of September 2023.

Evan Turner on when Elton Brand told him the fix was in vs. the Boston Celtics

If the refs were really trying to help Boston, why foul out Paul Pierce with nearly four minutes to play? The world may never know. Or maybe they already do.

NBA fans are not shy about suggesting the referees are on the take when their favorite team is not getting calls in a losing effort. But it is not just fans who feel that way.

Former Boston Celtics player and assistant coach Evan Turner shared how then-Philadelphia 76ers teammate Elton Brand believed the Sixers had to beat not only the Celtics in the 2012 East semis but the refs as well on an episode of the “Gil’s Arena” podcast.

“You know we’re going to have to win by 15 just to win by 1,” Brand told Turner via The Finder’s Tom Haberstroh. “If we (win) this game, you know how much the NBA is going to lose?”

“Bro, this is the NBA. It’s entertainment. LeBron (James) and the (Miami) Heat are waiting,” he continued. “Would you rather watch the Celtics or the Sixers play the Heat?”

“I’m going to be honest with you … I’m on the team and I wouldn’t even want to watch the Sixers play the Heat,” said Brand, who advised Turner to take the money and enjoy the ride regardless.

Even so, as Haberstroh is sure to note in the article that gave rise to this post, if the refs were really trying to help Boston, why foul out Paul Pierce with nearly four minutes to play? The world may never know. Or maybe they already do.

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Former Celtics wing, assistant coach Evan Turner on how the media hurt his reputation

Turner recently reflected on how media perception influenced his career in the NBA over the years.

In a recent interview for the Athletic’s “NBA Show,” former Boston Celtics assistant coach Evan Turner reflected on how media perception influenced his playing career.

The former Ohio State standout discussed how coaches sometimes underestimated his skills until they had a chance to work with him. That cost him opportunities and perhaps earnings. Turner also touched on the effect of media coverage on his reputation, and how he learned to take their criticisms with a grain of salt. This change in perspective allowed him to open up after leaving the Philadelphia 76ers, emphasizing he wanted to use the media as a tool and find enjoyment in it.

To hear Turner’s perspective in full for yourself, check out the clip embedded below.

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Former Boston assistant, player Evan Turner on his time at Ohio State with Mark Titus

Turner and Mark Titus, former teammates at Ohio State, reunited for the first time in 15 years on an episode of “The Mark Titus Show.”

Former Boston Celtics player and assistant coach Evan Turner and Mark Titus, former teammates at Ohio State, reunited for the first time in 15 years on an episode of “The Mark Titus Show” podcast recently. The episode looks at their complex relationship from teammates to present-day media personas.

The duo touched on their immaturity as college students in their early 20s, their love-hate relationship and some regrettable moments like Titus using the unfortunate term “bipolar” to describe Turner. Turner also shared a humorous anecdote about John Mayer fans flooding his Facebook with lyrics as part of Titus’s blog antics. Despite their differences as people, both acknowledged the challenging nature of being college athletes and the pressure they faced in those days.

To hear these two catch up and reminisce, check out the clip embedded below.

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Evan Turner might have stayed at Ohio State longer if NIL money was a thing then

If the money had been right, things might have gone differently for ET in college.

The NCAA rules that allow players to profit off their name, image and likeness (NIL) are a concession against outright paying players at that level. The new era has a few veteran players thinking about how their college careers might have been different had the NIL rules been around when they were enrolled.

Among them is former Boston Celtics player Evan Turner. The assistant coach revealed he might have spent more seasons with Ohio State had he been able to earn NIL enough money to make it worth his while to not go pro.

His comments came on a recent episode of The Athletic “NBA Show” podcast. Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what the No. 2 pick of the 2010 NBA draft had to say about the name, image and likeness rules — and what he might have done had then been around in his college days.

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Former Celtic Evan Turner on when he met Michael Jordan for the first time

ET attended a birthday celebration for Jordan’s agent, David Falk, and was surprised to see Jordan there.

A lot of top picks in the NBA draft end up meeting NBA legend Michael Jordan, but it was especially surreal for former Boston Celtics player and assistant coach Evan Turner.

In a recent interview on the Fubo Sports Network “No Chill with Gilbert Arenas” podcast, Turner recounted his experience meeting MJ, contrasting it with Kwame Brown’s perspective.

Turner attended a birthday celebration for Jordan’s agent, David Falk, and was surprised to see Jordan there. Despite the dress code, Jordan wore jeans and exuded an aura of greatness. Turner acknowledged the risk of meeting idols, recalling when Jordan compared him to Randy Brown and the motivation it provided.

To hear the talk from Turner’s experience meeting “His Airness” for yourself in full, check out the clip embedded below.

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