Who is Evan Turner? Bio, Age, Net Worth, Height, Relationship, Wife

Who is Evan Turner?

Evan Marcel Turner is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He is currently an assistant coach for the National Basketball Association’s Boston Celtics (NBA). He was also popularly known by his Nickname “The Villian.”

Evan Turner had spent his entire life as an armature. In 2010, he was named Big Ten Conference Player of the Year, Big Ten Tournament MVP, All-American, and National Player of the Year.

He was drafted second overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers. Turner was also well-known for his athletic ability.

Discover more fascinating facts and figures about former NBA superstar Evan Turner.

Relationship Details, Evan Turner is Married?

Evan Turner was in a relationship with gorgeous Chelsea Coia. They have not made public the pages of their love stories. However, it was rumored that this couple had been dating for some time.

Chelsea Coia also earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and marketing from Temple University in 2010.

She was also a fitness trainer and yoga instructor, and she opened her gym, Lady Bella Fitness.

Likewise, his name also linked up with Sarah Macdonald.

Turner also has a daughter with Kinna Holland, a former member of the Ohio State Women’s Basketball Team.

Quick facts about Evan Turner

Full Name Evan Marcel Turner
Birth Date October 27, 1988
Birth Place Chicago, Illinois
Nickname “The Villian”
Religion Christianity
Nationality American
Ethnicity Unknown

Evan Turner: Early Life, Age, Wiki, Parents, Ethnicity

Evan Turner, a striking former basketball player, was born on October 27, 1988, in Chicago, Illinois. He is thus 33 years old.

He is a citizen of the United States. His astrological sign is Scorpio.

Turner had been battling serious illnesses since his birth. Within his first year, he overcame pneumonia, asthma, chickenpox, and measles.

After that, he had severe breathing problems, and when he was three, he was hit by a car, resulting in a concussion and stitches.

Then, due to oversized teeth and an overbite, he had a speech impediment that required speech therapy.

Evan Turner is the father of five children. Iris James is his mother, and James Turner is his father.

Turner’s parents are no longer married, but he maintains a close relationship with his father.

Turner spent every summer vacation with his father, who lived in Columbus, Ohio since he was ten years old.

Furthermore, his decision to pursue a college basketball career at Ohio State University was heavily influenced by his relationship with his father.

He also had two older brothers, Darius and Richard, with whom he grew up.

Education, Schooling, University

There is no information about his education and schooling.

Professional Career, (NBA Player)

76ers of Philadelphia

Turner was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the second overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. As a result, he agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with the 76ers, with a third-year option.

Turner made his debut in October 2010 against the Miami Heat, recording 16 points, seven rebounds, and four assists off the bench.

Turner also set a career-high with 23 points in a 123-110 win over the Phoenix Suns in December 2010.

Evan Turner was chosen in February 2012 to compete in the 2012 Rising Stars competition. He set a career-high with 26 points against the Boston Celtics in March.

He had back-to-back double-doubles against the Utah Jazz and the New York Knicks in his third and fourth consecutive starts.

He had another double-double in April 2012, this time with a career-high 29 points and 13 rebounds. In total, he had five double-doubles in five starts throughout the season.

Turner started 82 games in 2012-13 and had 14 double-doubles with a career-high 15.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists.

Similarly, against the Boston Celtics in December 2012, he had 26 points, ten rebounds, a double-double, and hit the game-winning shot in overtime.

Turner set a new career high with 31 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers in November 2013.

Turner also had a career-high 38 points and 11 rebounds in a 110-116 win over the New York Knicks in January 2014.

The Indiana Pacers

Turner was traded to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Danny Granger in February 2014.

He made his debut on February 25 against the Los Angeles Lakers, averaging 13 points and six rebounds.

Furthermore, he was putting up good numbers, and it appeared that he could develop into a fantastic player for the Indiana Pacers.

Soon after, a dispute between Turner and Stephenson existed for a contract extension.

Turner played less than 4 minutes in the Eastern Conference Finals in 2014 because he was no longer a part of the team’s destiny.

Celtics of Boston

Turner became an unrestricted free agent after the Indiana Pacers declined to make him an $8.7 million qualifying offer.

As a result, Turner agreed to terms with the Boston Celtics in September 2014.

On December 31, he had a double-double with 11 assists and 10 points against the Sacramento Kings.

Evan Turner had his first career triple-double against the New York Knicks in February 2015, with 10 points, ten assists, and 12 rebounds.

In April, he had a career-high 13 assists against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

During the offseason, Turner was also named to play in the first-ever NBA Africa Game.

Then, Turner had 17 points, 11 rebounds, a double-double, and blocked Devin Booker’s potential game-tying shot against the Phoenix Suns with 3.9 seconds remaining.

Trail Blazers of Portland

In July 2016, Evan Turner agreed to terms with the Portland Trail Blazers on a four-year, $70 million contract.

Turner made his debut with 3 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in a 113-104 victory over the Utah Jazz.

As a result, he was sidelined for five to six weeks in February 2017 after suffering a fracture in his right hand against the Dallas Mavericks.

He finished the season with 13.0 points, his most since the 2014-15 season.

Turner also had a season-high 22 points in a 124-120 win over the Chicago Bulls in January 2018.

Following that, Turner added 13 points, 11 rebounds, and ten assists off the bench in a 123-122 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Following that, he added 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists off the bench against the Memphis Grizzlies for his second consecutive triple-double.

Thus, he became the first Portland Trail Blazers player with a back-to-back triple-double since Clyde Drexler did it in the 1989-90 season.

In addition, he helped the Portland Trail Blazers win 100-96 and advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2000.

The Atlanta Hawks

In June 2019, Evan Turner was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Kent Bazemore.

On February 5, 2020, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves after appearing in 19 games for the Hawks.

Retirement

As a result, Turner decided to resign after a successful and glorious basketball career.

Evan Turner announced his retirement from the NBA on November 30, 2020.

Coaching Career

Turner served as an assistant coach for the Boston Celtics during the 2020-2021 season after retiring in 2020.

Net Worth, Salary, Assets

Evan Turner, one of the most prominent former stars, had a net worth of $20 million.

His previous salary with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2019-20 was $18,606,556.

Similarly, his salary with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2028-19 was $17,868,853. In addition, his salary with the Boston Celtics in 2015-16 was $3,425,510.

In addition, he earns a lot of money from endorsement deals with various brands, including the Chinese company Li Ning Company Limited.

Rumors and Controversy

Talking about his rumors and controversy, he has not been in any part of rumors as well as controversy to date.

What is the Height of Evan Turner? Weight, Full Body Status

Age 33 years old
Height 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
Weight 100 Kg (220 lb)
League NBA
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Brown
Body Type Athletic
Profession NBA Player

Social Media Accounts

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