Evan Turner joining Celtics as assistant coach

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Former No. 2 overall pick Evan Turner finalizing deal to join Celtics as assistant coach

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Nov 30, 2020 12:29 PM ET

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.

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

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.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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