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Myles Turner

Turner with the Indiana Pacers in 2018
No. 3 – Milwaukee Bucks
Center / power forward
Personal information
Born	(1996-03-24) March 24, 1996 (age 29) Bedford, Texas, U.S.
High school	Trinity (Euless, Texas)
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College	Texas (2014–2015)
NBA Draft	2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
Selected by the Indiana Pacers
Pro career	2015–present
League	NBA
Career history
2015–2025	Indiana Pacers
2025–present	Milwaukee Bucks
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2016) 2× NBA blocks leader (2019, 2021) Third-team All-Big 12 (2015) Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2015) McDonald's All-American (2014) First-team Parade All-American (2014)
Medals Men's basketball Representing  United States FIBA Americas U18 Championship Gold 2014 Colorado Springs National team

Myles Christian Turner (born March 24, 1996) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Myles is a tall player, standing at 6 feet 11 inches. He usually plays as a center. He is known for being great at blocking shots, and he has led the league in blocks twice!

Myles played one season for the Texas Longhorns in college. After that, he was chosen by the Indiana Pacers as the 11th pick in the 2015 NBA draft. He played for the Pacers for 10 seasons. In his last year with them, the Pacers made it to the 2025 NBA Finals.

Myles Turner's Early Life

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

During his high school years, Myles played for a team called Texas Select. This was part of the AAU. Playing AAU basketball helped him get better and get noticed by college coaches. He went to many famous basketball camps and tournaments.

Between his second and third year of high school, Myles broke his ankle. This made it harder for colleges to notice him for a while. But he worked hard to get better and gained muscle.

In his junior year, Myles was fully recovered. He averaged about 16 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 blocks per game. He led his high school team, Trinity, to the state playoffs for the first time in 10 years. He also had six "triple-doubles," which means he got double-digit numbers in three different stats (like points, rebounds, and blocks) in one game.

By his senior year, Myles was getting a lot of attention from colleges across the country. People saw him as a great athlete who could handle the ball, shoot, and block shots. He finished his senior year averaging 18 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, and 7 blocks per game.

Many experts rated Myles as a top player. On April 30, 2014, he announced that he would play college basketball for the University of Texas.

Myles also played in the 2014 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. He helped the U.S. team win a gold medal in the 2014 FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship.

College Basketball Career

Myles played one year of college basketball at Texas. In the 2014–15 season, he averaged 10.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game. He was named the Big 12 Freshman of the Year in 2015.

After his freshman year, Myles decided to enter the NBA draft. He knew he would likely be picked early, so it was a great chance for him to become a professional player.

Professional Basketball Career

Playing for the Indiana Pacers (2015–2025)

The Indiana Pacers picked Myles Turner as the 11th player in the 2015 NBA draft. In his first year, he had surgery on his left thumb and missed some games. But on January 22, 2016, he scored a career-high 31 points! He was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for February. Myles helped the Pacers get to the playoffs that year. At the end of the season, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.

Turner dunking for the Pacers in 2017

In the first game of the 2016–17 season, Myles scored 30 points and grabbed 16 rebounds. He continued to play well throughout the season.

Before the 2017–18 season, Myles was chosen as a team captain. He started the season strong with 21 points and 14 rebounds. He missed some games due to a concussion and an elbow injury that season.

On October 15, 2018, Myles signed a new contract with the Pacers. He kept improving his game. On December 23, he had a career-high 17 rebounds in a game. On March 5, he set a career-high with seven blocks in a game.

Turner (middle) looking to shoot against the Detroit Pistons, October 2019

Myles became known as one of the best shot blockers in the league. On February 25, 2020, he set a new career-high with eight blocks in a game. He matched this record again on December 22, 2020, and January 6, 2021. He finished the 2020–21 season leading the entire league with 3.4 blocks per game!

On October 22, 2021, Myles had an amazing game, scoring a career-high 40 points! He also made five three-pointers and had 10 rebounds. He missed a lot of games in early 2022 due to a foot injury. Even with the injury, he still averaged 2.8 blocks per game.

On February 23, 2023, Myles tied his career-high again with 40 points. He also made a career-high eight three-pointers in that game.

On March 22, 2024, Myles made history for the Pacers. He recorded five blocks, which made him the all-time blocks leader for the team! He passed Jermaine O'Neal's record.

In 2025, the Pacers made it to the NBA Finals for the first time with Myles on the team. They played a tough series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but lost in seven games. Myles played a very important part in their journey to the Finals.

Joining the Milwaukee Bucks (2025–present)

On July 7, 2025, Myles Turner signed a four-year contract to play for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Myles Turner's Career Stats

Here are some of Myles Turner's basketball statistics:

NBA Regular Season

NBA Playoffs

College Stats

Myles Turner's Personal Life

When Myles is not playing basketball, he enjoys building Lego sets. He also likes to practice yoga. Myles is a practicing Jehovah's Witness.

See also

In Spanish: Myles Turner para niños

• List of NBA career blocks leaders
• List of NBA annual blocks leaders