With 10-year NBA vet, Evan Turner, coming in to the Celtics organization as an Assistant Coach in charge of player development, the question many may ask is, "Why him?" 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 Well, if you haven't noticed, coach Brad Stevens is locked into mid-sized wings, and Turner is certainly that. The 6'6", 220-pounder was taken with the second overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft by Philadelphia - has played for five teams (2 seasons in Boston) - and has performed as a point guard, shooting guard and small forward. His experience is broad, and that is what is needed to guide the current Celtics crew. ET has no Championship rings and zero All-Star appearances, but I might argue that middle-of-the-road players often make the best coaches. For...
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