Mel Turpin C #54
Full Name: Melvin Turpin
Current Team: N/A
Born: Dec 28, 1960 (Passed away Jul 8, 2010, aged 49)
Birthplace/Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-11 (211cm) Weight: 240 (109kg)
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Draft Entry: 1984 NBA Draft
Drafted: Round 1, Pick 6, Washington Wizards
Draft Rights Trade: WAS to CLE, Jun 19, 1984
Pre-Draft Team: Kentucky (Sr)
High School: Bryan Station High School [Lexington, Kentucky]
Mel Turpin Career Bests
NBA Regular Season Career Highs
| Minutes Played | 45 v. Sixers on 03/17/86 |
|---|---|
| Points | 32 @ Knicks on 03/11/86 |
| Rebounds | 17 v. Sixers on 02/18/85 |
| Assists | 4 v. Spurs on 12/02/86 |
| Steals | 4 2 times, last v. Clippers on 02/08/90 |
| Blocks | 6 @ Pistons on 12/27/85 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 11 @ Timberwolves on 02/27/90 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 17 v. Sixers on 02/18/85 |
| Field Goals Made | 13 @ Knicks on 12/19/85 |
| Field Goal Attempts | 23 v. Sixers on 01/24/86 |
| 3 Pointers Made | 1 @ Spurs on 11/21/87 |
| 3 Point Attempts | 1 9 times, last @ Mavericks on 01/23/90 |
| Free Throws Made | 14 @ Knicks on 03/11/86 |
| Free Throw Attempts | 15 @ Knicks on 03/11/86 |
| Turnovers | 6 2 times, last v. Pacers on 12/21/86 |
| FIC | 27.13 @ Knicks on 03/11/86 |
NBA Playoffs Career Highs
| Minutes Played | 19 @ Celtics on 04/20/85 |
|---|---|
| Points | 10 v. Celtics on 04/23/85 |
| Rebounds | 3 3 times, last v. Lakers on 05/15/88 |
| Assists | 1 2 times, last v. Lakers on 05/19/88 |
| Steals | 2 2 times, last v. Celtics on 04/23/85 |
| Blocks | 2 2 times, last v. Trail Blazers on 05/06/88 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 2 v. Celtics on 04/23/85 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 3 @ Celtics on 04/20/85 |
| Field Goals Made | 5 v. Celtics on 04/23/85 |
| Field Goal Attempts | 9 v. Celtics on 04/23/85 |
| 3 Pointers Made | - |
| 3 Point Attempts | - |
| Free Throws Made | 2 v. Lakers on 05/19/88 |
| Free Throw Attempts | 2 2 times, last v. Lakers on 05/19/88 |
| Turnovers | 2 2 times, last @ Celtics on 04/20/85 |
| FIC | 7.00 v. Celtics on 04/23/85 |
* NBA stats from 1946-1947