Former No. 2 overall pick Evan Turner finalizing deal to join Celtics as assistant coach
Welcome back to Boston, Evan Turner.
The 10-year NBA veteran is finalizing a deal to join the Boston Celtics as an assistant coach specializing in player development, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.
Turner played two seasons for the Celtics from 2014-16, averaging 10 points, five assists and five rebounds per game while shooting 44.2% from the field and 26.2% from deep. He also played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Portland Trail Blazers, Indiana Pacers and most recently for the Atlanta Hawks.
The 32-year-old was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves last season but never played a game for the franchise.
Turner's new job comes after Kara Lawson departed Brad Stevens' staff to become head coach of the Duke women's basketball team.
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