Throughout the majority of the 2015-16 campaign, when All-Star Isaiah Thomas received a breather on the bench in between shifts, the offensive fluidity of the Boston Celtics relied on one option: Evan Turner. Despite his horrific marks from beyond the three-point arc for the better part of the season, the since-departed shooting guard proved himself to be the only reserve capable of finding his own shot and creating for his teammates via penetration.
In the absence of Thomas, Boston needed someone who could create offense, and that option was Turner. He excelled in utilizing his ball-handling ability and an under appreciated back-to-the-basket arsenal to weave his way for 15-foot midrange jumpers, hitting 42.