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My Take
Evan Turner's story always struck me as a study in expectations versus reality. Going second overall in the 2010 NBA draft after winning the Wooden Award at Ohio State puts an enormous weight on a young player, and I think it's unfair how often people frame his career as a disappointment. At 198 cm with a versatile, point-forward style, he carved out a real role across several NBA teams when his game didn't fit the era's spacing trends. What I respect most is that he transitioned into coaching with Boston, which tells me his basketball IQ was always the genuine asset. A thoughtful, underrated career.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Evan Turner
- Name (Japanese)
- エバン・ターナー
- Reading
- えばん・たーなー
- Born
- October 27, 1988 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dragon
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Height
- 198 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- High school
- St. Joseph High School
- University
- Ohio State University
Awards & achievements
- 2010 John R. Wooden Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Evan Turner born?
Born October 27, 1988 (age 37).
Where is Evan Turner from?
Evan Turner is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Evan Turner do?
Evan Turner works as basketball player.
How tall is Evan Turner?
Evan Turner is 198 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.