Greatest new nickname ever: Evan 'top 25 in statistics' Turner
Perhaps the best postgame quote from the Celtics' uninspiring yet meaningful 96-92 win in New York last night came from Brad Stevens' son, who apparently had a nice chat with Evan Turner:
Brad Stevens' kid in locker room, tells Evan Turner "You're in the top 25 in statistics." Turner: "Thanks, tell Danny Ainge that."
— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) March 28, 2015
In the #Celtics locker room, Evan Turner says to Brad Stevens' son Brady, "Tell your dad to stop yelling at me."
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) March 28, 2015
Who knows what kind of crazy advanced numbers Stevens' kid has been perusing, but after a very brief bit of research I've come up with the following:
- Turner ranks just outside the NBA's top 25 in turnovers per game
- He is, however, tied for fifth in the league in triple-doubles this season (with 2)
That is a statistic, and Turner is decidedly in the top 25.
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