What Position Will Evan Turner Play In The NBA?

• krambman

  

  Evan Turner has played point guard for the Buckeyes all year, but that isn't really his natural position. Given his size (6'7", 205lbs) and the fact that he can pass, drive, rebound, and shoot from outside (better than he could), there is a variety of ways that he could be used in the NBA. He is very much in the mold of LeBron James and Kevin Durant, in the way that he has the size of a forward, but the ball handling and shooting skills of a guard. He is that new type of hybrid player that I think we'll begin to see more of in the future. So, what position will be play at the next level?
• mallymal614

  He has shown flashes of developing a good jump shot. Once he get that down, he can be a very solid shooting guard in the NBA.
• Nate

  SG. Too small for SF.
• thedynasty1998

  

  He can't handle PG either offensively or defensively. And he's too small to play SF and obviously PF.
  
  Therefore, he'll be a SG and like mallymall said, he'll be solid.
• CinciX12

  

  Lets not compare Turner to Lebron and Durant. Evan does not have anywhere near the strength to be half the players of those guys at the PF position. Look at what Derrick Brown did at Xavier. He is roughly the same build as Turner (nowhere near the ball handling, obviously) and is a natural PF. If he is getting playing time that amounts to crap at PF for Charlotte, I don't see how Turner would get any playing time in the NBA against guys that are 6'10" 245 lbs. I'm not sure he has the skill set down low for that.
  
  I think he plays SG, and gets about 5-10 min a game his rookie season.
• Be Nice

  He'll be a great one if he turns out like Scottie Pimpin.
• se-alum

  

  CinciX12 wrote: Lets not compare Turner to Lebron and Durant. Evan does not have anywhere near the strength to be half the players of those guys at the PF position. Look at what Derrick Brown did at Xavier. He is roughly the same build as Turner (nowhere near the ball handling, obviously) and is a natural PF. If he is getting playing time that amounts to crap at PF for Charlotte, I don't see how Turner would get any playing time in the NBA against guys that are 6'10" 245 lbs. I'm not sure he has the skill set down low for that.
  
  I think he plays SG, and gets about 5-10 min a game his rookie season.

  Yea, Durant is a physical specimen. :huh:
  
  Turner is plenty big and strong enough to play the SF position in the NBA. I think that is the position that best suits him.
• CinciX12

  

  se-alum wrote:

  CinciX12 wrote: Lets not compare Turner to Lebron and Durant. Evan does not have anywhere near the strength to be half the players of those guys at the PF position. Look at what Derrick Brown did at Xavier. He is roughly the same build as Turner (nowhere near the ball handling, obviously) and is a natural PF. If he is getting playing time that amounts to crap at PF for Charlotte, I don't see how Turner would get any playing time in the NBA against guys that are 6'10" 245 lbs. I'm not sure he has the skill set down low for that.
  
  I think he plays SG, and gets about 5-10 min a game his rookie season.

  Yea, Durant is a physical specimen. :huh:
  
  Turner is plenty big and strong enough to play the SF position in the NBA. I think that is the position that best suits him.

  Kevin Durant is stronger than Evan Turner.
• Hb31187

  

  Turner is strong enough to play the 3? seriously?
  
  Yeah haha hed fair well against Melo, Danny Granger, Artest ect.
• Hb31187

  

  and yeah...6'10 and a deadly jumper vs 6'7 and an iffy jumper is a huge difference
• devil1197

  He won't have a specific position labeled to him.
  
  He is just a basketball player, guys that go #2 in the draft will usually play more than 5-10 mpg.
• CinciX12

  

  What is he going to do then? Everyone else run a set play and Evan just runs around trying to get open?
• SportsAndLady

  

  devil1197 wrote: He won't have a specific position labeled to him.

  Yeah that'll turn out well for him lol
• ytownfootball

  

  SportsAndLady wrote:

  devil1197 wrote: He won't have a specific position labeled to him.

  Yeah that'll turn out well for him lol

  He won't have a label, and it won't hurt him. He has versatility that translates to the NBA.
• CinciX12

  

  Not technically being able to play any position well in the NBA doesn't give him versatility. At least, IMO. Its not like he isn't a top 5 pick. I'm obviously not seeing something everyone else is.
• thedynasty1998

  

  I had this converstation with someone who I think has one of the best basketball minds I know. He thinks Turner will come back, and I said there's no way because he's a top 3 pick.
  
  He asked me, "If you had a top 3 pick do you pick Turner?" I told him there's no way I take him in the top 5, and maybe not the top 10. I agree with the above poster that said he'll be solid. Personally, I'd rather have Wall, Cousins, Monroe, Wesley Johnson, Favors and probably Aldrich over NBA because I think they are all better natural fits in the NBA.
  
  Now I'm not saying Turner isn't a great college player, but I'm a little worried about how well he'll adapt.
  
  I really do like the Pippen comparison though, that's the first I've heard it.
• CinciX12

  

  I dont think he will have a problem turning into a good NBA player. I just think the first 2 or 3 years might be rough for him while he gets things figured out.
• I drain 3's

  Evan Turner is an amazing college basketball player, there is no doubt about that. With that said however, I don't think he'll come close to being as good in the NBA as he was in college. His handles are adequate, but not good enough to play point in the NBA. Most likely, he'll be playing the 2 guard in the NBA. He won't have the size advantage over most players in the NBA like he does in college. His shot still needs some work, and he gets careless with the ball at times. With some hard work, he could have a solid career, maybe not great, but solid. If I were building an NBA team for the future, there are several players I would take in front of Turner in the draft.
• Cleveland Buck

  

  He'll be a 2. He can't handle well enough to be a PG, but he can handle well enough to create off the dribble for himself or teammates. Perfect for a secondary ball handler. He isn't strong enough to be a 3. After a few years of working on his jumper he will be a Brandon Roy type of player, though he would need a lot of work on his jumper to be as good as Roy.
• se-alum

  

  Avg. height of an NBA small forward is about 6'8". Sure, he will need to put on some weight, but shouldn't have a problem putting on 10 or 15lbs. His game best translates to a SF.
• Sonofanump

  I was also thinking a Pippen type SF who is 6' 8".
• royal_k

  

  He could play both SG and SF. SG would be his stronger position at this time.
• thedynasty1998

  

  Honest question, do you think Turner plays like he's 6'8"? Sure he gets a lot of rebounds, but I wouldn't necessarily say he plays above the rim. And he doesn't seem to handle physical play real well, all reasons why I think he's better suited at the 2.
• Prescott

  He asked me, "If you had a top 3 pick do you pick Turner?" I told him there's no way I take him in the top 5, and maybe not the top 10.

  I have not seem one mock draft that him listed below 3.The NBA drafts on potential and Turner has plenty of that.Does his shot need work, sure it does. But, shooting is skill that can be refined and improved.His mid-range game is as good as anybody in college. He isn't a freakish athlete, but his athleticism is above average for the NBA and he can play above the rim. Turner's length is a bonus.
  
  Where he will go in the draft will depend on many things. How his workouts go. The needs of the team drafting. All of projected top draft choices have flaws.After watching Aldrich, I wouldn't take him in 1st round.
• 2kool4skool

  

  thedynasty1998 wrote:and probably Aldrich