Blockbuster trade opens up opportunity for Evan Turner

Evan Turner has spent time sitting behind Andre Igoudala since the Philadelphia 76ers drafted him second overall two season ago. Igoudala made his first All Star team last season too, so despite Turner's overall improvement, his role was not really expected to change too much. That is until the Sixers dealt Andre to Denver last night, bringing back Bynum, and thrusting Turner into the starting line-up. A job he is expected to have all season now in Philly.

I spent time talking with Evan Turner back in July, and we spoke about his increased role during these past Playoffs. He said then, "I feel like I’m always ready, and whenever somebody puts that trust in me, that’s the most important thing they can give me."
While this move was obviously a huge coup for Philly in the sense that they landed Andrew Bynum during the prime of his career, for one season at least, it also represents an organizational trust in Turner as well. With good reason.
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