Myles Turner facts for kids
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Turner with the Indiana Pacers in 2018
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| No. 33 – Indiana Pacers | ||||||||||||||
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| Center / power forward | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | March 24, 1996 Bedford, Texas, U.S. |
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| High school | Trinity (Euless, Texas) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Texas (2014–2015) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Indiana Pacers | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2015–present | |||||||||||||
| League | NBA | |||||||||||||
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| 2015–present | Indiana Pacers | |||||||||||||
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Myles Christian Turner (born March 24, 1996) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Indiana Pacers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played one season for the Texas Longhorns college team. The Pacers chose him as the 11th player in the 2015 NBA draft.
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Early Life and Basketball Start
Myles Turner was born in Bedford, Texas. His parents are David and Mary Turner. He started playing basketball when he was just 6 years old. When he was a freshman in junior high, he was already 6 feet 2 inches tall. He helped his team win 28 games that year.
High School Basketball Journey
Throughout his high school years, Myles played for the Texas Select team. This was part of the AAU basketball program. He played during the spring and summer to get better and be noticed by college scouts. He joined famous tournaments and camps like the LeBron camp and Adidas Nations.
Between his sophomore and junior years, Myles broke his ankle. This happened during an AAU game. It made it harder for colleges to recruit him for a short time. But he recovered quickly and gained about 30 pounds. He did this by training twice a day to improve his game.
In his junior year, after getting fully better, Myles played amazingly. He averaged 15.7 points, 12.87 rebounds, and 8.64 blocks per game. He led his high school team, Trinity, to a 17–13 record. This was the first time in 10 years they reached the state playoffs. He also achieved six triple-doubles, which means he had double-digit numbers in three different stats (like points, rebounds, and blocks) in one game.
During the summer of 2013, Myles continued to play well for his Texas Select team. They won the 2013 Jayhawk Invitational tournament. Many coaches from the Big 12 schools watched him play there.
By his senior year, Myles was getting attention from all over the country. He was a top player that many colleges wanted. People noticed his athleticism, how well he handled the ball, his shooting, and his natural ability to block shots. He finished his senior year averaging 18.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 6.8 blocks per game. He led the Trojans to a 24–7 record.
After his senior year, Myles was one of the last top players to decide which college to attend. Many experts, including Rivals.com, rated him as a five-star prospect. He was also considered the second-best center in the nation. He had over 60 offers from colleges at first. This list was narrowed down to top schools like Texas, Kansas, and Duke. On April 30, 2014, Myles announced on ESPNU that he would play basketball for the University of Texas.
Myles also played in the 2014 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. He scored seven points and grabbed seven rebounds there. He also played for the United States team. He helped them win a gold medal in the 2014 FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| Myles Turner C |
Bedford, Texas | Euless Trinity (TX) | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | Apr 30, 2014 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: |
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| Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 5, 3 (C) Rivals: 9 ESPN: 2, 1 (TX), 2 (C) | ||||||
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College Career at Texas
As a freshman at Texas in the 2014–15 season, Myles played very well. He averaged 10.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game. Because of his great performance, he was named the 2015 Big 12 Freshman of the Year.
On March 30, 2015, Myles decided to enter the NBA draft. This meant he would skip his last three years of college. He said the decision was easy because he knew he would be picked high in the draft. He felt it was his chance to go pro.
Professional Career with the Indiana Pacers
Joining the Pacers (2015–present)
The Indiana Pacers chose Myles Turner as the 11th overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft. Early in his first season, he missed 21 games. This was because he had surgery on his left thumb.
On January 22, 2016, he scored a career-high 31 points. This was in a game against the Golden State Warriors. In March, he was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for February. He was one of the top rookies in scoring, rebounding, and playing time.
On March 24, he had 24 points and a career-high 16 rebounds. This helped the Pacers win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Myles helped the Pacers reach the playoffs. They were the seventh team in the Eastern Conference. They lost to the Toronto Raptors in the first round. At the end of the season, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
In the first game of the 2016–17 season, Myles had 30 points and 16 rebounds. This was a career-high for rebounds. The Pacers won in overtime against the Dallas Mavericks. On December 15, he scored 26 points against the New Orleans Pelicans. On March 26, he tied his career-high with 16 rebounds against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Before the 2017–18 season began, Myles was chosen as a team captain. In the first game of that season, he scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. The Pacers won against the Brooklyn Nets. He then missed eight games because of a concussion. On November 19, he scored a season-high 25 points against the Miami Heat. He also missed nine games in January due to an injured right elbow.
On October 15, 2018, Myles signed a new contract with the Pacers. It was for four years and $72 million. On October 29, he made three blocks. This tied him for eighth place on the Pacers' all-time blocks list. On December 10, he scored 26 points and had 12 rebounds. This helped the Pacers win against the Washington Wizards. On December 23, he had a career-high 17 rebounds in another win against the Wizards.
On March 5, 2019, he set a career-high with seven blocks. This was in a win against the Chicago Bulls. On March 18, he scored a season-high 28 points against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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On February 25, 2020, Myles recorded a career-high eight blocks. This was in a big win against the Charlotte Hornets. On December 22, 2020, in the first game of the new season, he matched his career-high with eight blocks again. This was against the New York Knicks. On January 6, 2021, he had eight blocks once more against the Houston Rockets. Myles finished that season leading the entire league with 3.4 blocks per game.
On October 22, 2021, Myles had a career-high 40 points. He also made five three-pointers, grabbed 10 rebounds, and had three blocks. This was in a close overtime loss to the Washington Wizards. On November 4, he scored 25 points and made a career-high seven three-pointers. He also had 13 rebounds in a win against the New York Knicks.
In January 2022, he was out for at least two weeks with a foot injury. He was later ruled out for the rest of the season. If he had played enough games, he would have led the league in blocks again. He finished the season averaging 12.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game.
On February 23, 2023, Myles tied his career-high of 40 points. He also made a career-high eight three-pointers and had 10 rebounds. This was in an overtime loss to the Boston Celtics.
On March 22, 2024, in a win against the Golden State Warriors, Myles recorded five blocks. This made him the all-time blocks leader in Pacers franchise history. He passed Jermaine O'Neal with his 1,246th block!
Career Statistics
Myles Turner has played many games in the NBA. Here are some of his career averages:
NBA Regular Season Stats
- Games Played: 570
- Games Started: 537
- Minutes Per Game: 28.6
- Field Goal Percentage: 50.2%
- Three-Point Percentage: 35.4%
- Free Throw Percentage: 77.1%
- Rebounds Per Game: 6.8
- Assists Per Game: 1.2
- Steals Per Game: 0.7
- Blocks Per Game: 2.2 (He led the league in blocks twice!)
- Points Per Game: 13.9
NBA Playoff Stats
- Games Played: 43
- Games Started: 40
- Minutes Per Game: 31.3
- Field Goal Percentage: 50.8%
- Three-Point Percentage: 40.0%
- Free Throw Percentage: 68.7%
- Rebounds Per Game: 6.7
- Assists Per Game: 1.3
- Steals Per Game: 0.5
- Blocks Per Game: 1.9
- Points Per Game: 13.8
College Stats
- Games Played: 34
- Games Started: 7
- Minutes Per Game: 22.2
- Field Goal Percentage: 45.5%
- Three-Point Percentage: 27.4%
- Free Throw Percentage: 83.9%
- Rebounds Per Game: 6.5
- Assists Per Game: 0.6
- Steals Per Game: 0.3
- Blocks Per Game: 2.6
- Points Per Game: 10.1
Personal Life
When Myles is not playing basketball, he enjoys building Lego sets. He also practices yoga to stay flexible and calm. Myles is a practicing Jehovah's Witness.
See also
In Spanish: Myles Turner para niños
- List of NBA career blocks leaders
