Myles Turner

Myles Turner: Biography in Details

Who is Myles Turner?

Myles Turner better known as Myles Christian Turner is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association.

Myles is known for his exceptional defensive skills and shot-blocking prowess. He has established himself as one of the league’s most dominant rim protectors.

Myles Turner – Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education

American professional basketball player was born on 24th March 1996, in Bedford, Texas, United States of America. As of 2024, his age is 27. He has an American nationality.

He was born to his father David Turner and his mother Mary Turner. Also, he has one sibling named Mya Turner.

Furthermore, he graduated from The University of Texas at Austin. Similarly, his ethnicity and his religion are unknown.

Myles Turner – Professional Life, Careers

Myles Turner quickly gained recognition for his outstanding athleticism and defensive abilities. During his sophomore year, Turner led his team to the state championship game, averaging 16.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 6.7 blocks per game.

Furthermore, he decided to stay in Texas and play college basketball for the University of Texas at Austin. He emerged as a defensive force, averaging 10.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game. Turner’s impressive performances earned him Big 12 All-Freshman Team honors.

In his sophomore year, Turner continued to shine, averaging 10.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game. He also showcased his offensive versatility by shooting 34.5% from three-point range.

Furthermore, he declared 2015 NBA Draft following his sophomore season at Texas. The Indiana Pacers selected him 11th overall, recognizing his potential as a defensive anchor.

In 2015, Turner signed a four-year, $80 million contract extension with the Indiana Pacers, demonstrating the team’s commitment to building around him. He continued to be a force on the defensive end, ranking among the league leaders in blocks per game.

Moreover, he has represented the United States on the international stage, participating in the 2015 Pan American Games and the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. He has consistently showcased his defensive prowess, helping Team USA secure gold medals in both tournaments.

In conclusion, Myles Turner as a professional basketball player has established himself as one of the most formidable defensive players in the NBA. His ability to protect the rim, alter shots, and disrupt offenses has made him a highly sought-after commodity.

Awards and Achievements

Turner has earned numerous awards and accolades, including:

– NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2018-19)
– NBA blocks leader (2018-19, 2022-23)
– Big 12 All-Freshman Team (2014-15)
– McDonald’s All-American (2014)

Myles Turner – Net worth, Salary

According to some sources, the professional basketball player’s Net Worth is around $14 million. Similarly, his monthly income is not known.

Myles Turner – Rumors, Controversy

Myles Turner is not included in any type of controversy or rumors and he has always maintained his profile till now.

Body Features- Height, Weight

The 27-year-old professional basketball player’s height is 6 feet 11 inches and weight is 113 Kg.

Furthermore, he has a dark brown colored eye and black colored hair. Similarly, his body measurement is unknown.

Social Media: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

The professional basketball player is active on Instagram joined in April 2012 under the username @turner_myles with 297K followers.

Furthermore, he is active on Twitter joined in April 2012 under the username @Original_Turner with 130.4K followers.

Trivia

• Myles is a professional basketball player.
• He has 297K followers on Instagram
• On Twitter, he has 130.4K followers.
• He has black colored hair.

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