“When I walk down a dark alley, I want Elston Turner with me,” Dallas Mavericks coach Dick Motta, 1983
Elston Turner is the epitome of cool.
He plays bass guitar to unwind from coaching. He fancies his two motorcycles, a BMW cruiser and a low-blow chopper that seemingly only works with cool. Weather permitting, Turner will tool one of those rides to work as the Kings’ lead assistant coach.
More easy rider, good living: Turner’s wife, Louise, beautifully sings “The Star-Spangled Banner,” sometimes before NBA games as Turner stands, watches and listens in awe.