Last Updated on December 27, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Evan Turner:

  • Full Name: Evan Marcel Turner
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born October 27, 1988
  • Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters)
  • Weight: 220 lbs (100 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters)
  • Shoe Size: US size 14
  • Number: Most notably wore 12 and 1
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward / Point Forward
  • High School: St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois, where he became a top basketball prospect.
  • College: Ohio State University (2007–2010)
    • Won the Naismith College Player of the Year and John R. Wooden Award in 2010 as the nation’s top collegiate player.
  • NBA Draft: Selected 2nd overall in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Philadelphia 76ers (2010–2014)
    2. Indiana Pacers (2014)
    3. Boston Celtics (2014–2016)
    4. Portland Trail Blazers (2016–2019)
    5. Atlanta Hawks (2019–2020)
    6. Minnesota Timberwolves (2020, did not play due to trade and subsequent retirement)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA.
  • Kids: No public information about children.
  • Siblings: Turner has two older brothers, Darius and Richard Turner.

Fun Facts

  • He was a versatile player, Turner could play multiple positions and contribute as a scorer, playmaker, and defender.
  • He was best known for his time with the Boston Celtics and Portland Trail Blazers, where he became a key bench player and secondary playmaker.
  • He helped Portland reach the Western Conference Finals in 2019.
  • After retiring, Evan Turner transitioned into coaching and broadcasting. He served as an assistant coach for the Boston Celtics, focusing on player development. Known for his outgoing personality and basketball IQ, Turner remains involved in the sport.