PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Evan Turner posted messages on his Twitter feed about getting “props” from Philadelphia fans and eating a cheesesteak while in town for his draft workout.
His message Thursday night could also have a Philly theme.
The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to take the Ohio State shooting guard with the second overall pick in the draft. Team president Ed Stefanski says he knows who the team will pick, and Turner says he expects to be that player.
The Sixers aren’t hiding their love for Turner. Search his name on the team’s website, and the headline “Sixers Draft Evan Turner” is one of the clickable options.
The Sixers believe Turner and point guard Jrue Holiday could form the backcourt that will lead them back into the playoffs, and maybe eventually into NBA title contenders.
