About John Turner
Born 1967. John Turner is an American basketball player.
John Leslie Turner (born November 30, 1967) is an American former professional basketball player.
Professional career Turner was selected by the Houston Rockets in the first round (20th pick overall) of the 1991 NBA draft, playing for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for one season.
During the 1991-92 NBA season, he appeared in 42 games, averaging 2.8 points per game. At the end of the season, in August 1992, the Rockets agreed to release Turner so he could go to Spain to play for CAI Zaragoza.
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Who is John Turner?
American basketball player (born 1967)
When was John Turner born?
John Turner was born on 30 November 1967 in Washington, D.C..
What is John Turner's occupation?
John Turner is a basketball player.
What nationality is John Turner?
John Turner is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Turner (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Turner. https://biography.guide/john-turner-basketball-player/
MLA: "John Turner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-turner-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "John Turner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-turner-basketball-player/.
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