Myles Christian Turner is an American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association’s Indiana Pacers. He played one season with the Texas Longhorns before declaring for the 2015 NBA Draft and was chosen with the 11th overall selection by the Pacers.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Myles Christian Turner |
| Known as | Myles Turner |
| Nickname | Samurai Myles |
| Birth Date | March 24, 1996 |
| Birth Place | Bedford, Texas |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Education | Trinity (Euless, Texas), Texas (2014-2015) |
| Father’s Name | David Turner |
| Mother’s Name | Mary Turner |
| Siblings | Mya Turner (sister) |
| Age | 27 years old |
| Height | 6 feet 11 inches |
| Weight | 258 lb (117 kg) |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Girlfriend | Franchesca |
| Net Worth | $14 million |
Myles Turner Biography
Myles Turner was born on October 15, 1993, and is a basketball player. As a consequence, he has reached the age of 27. His full name is Myles Christian Turner. He is the son of David and Mary Turner. His sole sibling is Mya, his younger sister. He wore jersey No. 52 at Texas in remembrance of Habram Rosario, a close friend, and middle school teammate who died of leukemia while Myles was in ninth grade (Rosario wore No. 52 on the middle school team). He majored in psychology at the University of Texas.
Throughout high school, Myles played AAU basketball for the Texas Select squad in order to better improve himself and obtain exposure. He took part in a number of well-known tournaments and camps, including the LeBron James camp, the Nike Big Man Skills Academy, the NBPA Top 100 camp, Adidas Nations, and the Elite 24 invitational. Myles, who was 6’7″ at the time, injured his ankle during the first spring game of AAU play between his sophomore and junior years, endangering his recruiting prospects. To better his game, he immediately healed and added 30 pounds with a two-day weight training routine.
Myles Turner Height, Weight, Body measurement
The American player is 6 feet 11 inches tall and weighs around 117 kg. Turner, on the other hand, does not have tattoos all over his body. He has lovely black hair and brown eyes. He is of African-American origin and has American citizenship.
Career
- After averaging 10.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game as a rookie at Texas in 2014-15, Turner was awarded Big 12 Freshman of the Year in 2015.
- Myles declared for the NBA draft on March 30, 2015, one day before the end of his last three years of NCAA eligibility.
- “The choice was that tough because I knew I’d be selected quite high, so I knew this was my time to go,” Turner said in June 2015.
- In the 2014 McDonald’s All-American Boys Game, Gwithe recorded seven points and seven rebounds.
- He also represented the US in the 2014 FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship, when he helped the US earn gold.
- The Indiana Pacers selected Turner 11th overall in the 2015 NBA Draft.
- He missed 21 games during his first season due to surgery to treat a fracture in his left thumb, from November 13 to December 28.
- On January 22, 2016, he scored a career-best 31 points in a 122-110 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
- On March 3, the player was selected Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for February after ranking third among East first-year players in scoring (13.4 ppg), rebounding (6.6 RPG), and minutes (29.8 mpg).
- On March 24, he recorded 24 points and 16 rebounds in a 92-84 win against the New Orleans Pelicans.
- With a 45-37 record, Turner led the Pacers to reach the playoffs as the Eastern Conference’s seventh seed, where they were eliminated 4-3 by the Toronto Raptors in the first round.
- At the conclusion of the season, the basketball player was selected to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
- Turner was chosen team captain before the start of the 2017-18 season.
- Turner got 21 points and 14 rebounds in the Pacers’ season opener on October 18, 2017, against the Brooklyn Nets. He missed the following eight games due to a concussion.
- On November 19, he established a season-best with 25 points against the Miami Heat.
- Turner was out of action for nine games in January due to a right elbow injury. On March 13, he equaled his season best with 25 points against the Philadelphia 76ers.
- On October 15, 2018, Turner agreed to a $72 million contract extension with the Pacers.
- Turner got three blocks in a 103-93 defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers on October 29, matching him for seventh place on the franchise’s NBA career chart with James Edwards (391).
- He achieved a season-best with 26 points and 12 rebounds against the Washington Wizards on December 10.
- On December 23, he recorded 18 points and a career-high 17 rebounds in a 105-89 win against the Wizards. On January 31, the athlete scored 27 points in a 107-100 defeat against the Orlando Magic.
- On March 5, he recorded a career-high seven blocks in a 105-96 victory against the Chicago Bulls. On March 18, he posted a season-high 28 points in a 106-98 defeat against the Trail Blazers.
- On February 25, 2020, Turner recorded a career-high eight blocks against the Charlotte Hornets.
- Turner tied a career-best with eight blocks against the New York Knicks in the Pacers’ season opening on December 22, 2020.
- On January 6, he equaled a career-best with eight blocks against the Houston Rockets. Turner concluded the season with a league-high 3.4 blocks per game.
- On October 22, 2021, he recorded a career-high 40 points, five three-pointers, ten rebounds, and three blocks in a 135-134 overtime defeat against the Washington Wizards.
- Turner had 25 points, a career-high seven 3-pointers, and 13 rebounds in a 111-98 win against the New York Knicks on November 4.
Myles Turner’s Net Worth
Myles Turner has been an important part of the Pacers’ roster. He has amassed much riches for himself and now lives a luxurious lifestyle. Myles has a $14 million net worth and a salary of up to $3 million as of February 2024. His riches were gained via his basketball prowess, sponsorships, and honest business activities. His favorite vehicles are Alfa Romeo and Aston Martin.
Brand February
Pacers Attack According to Shams Charania, Myles Turner inked a multiyear endorsement deal with Nike on Tuesday. J. Michael, an IndyStar Pacers insider, verified the agreement.
Myles Turner Girlfriend, Dating
Franchesca is a Puerto Rican International who is most known as Myles Turner’s girlfriend. Franchesca played basketball for Euless Trinity High School in Texas. She seems to have enrolled at the University of Texas, but nothing is known of her.
Awards & Achievement
- 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)
Interesting Facts
- Myles Turner intended to play basketball for the Duke Blue Devils, but after Jahlil Okafor, the only high school talent rated higher than Turner, committed to Duke, Turner decided he didn’t want to play with the player ranked higher than him.
- “Off the court, Myles likes cooking, playing nerf gun wars, and constructing large lego sets (particularly Star Wars-inspired ones),” according to his official website.
- Turner had a growth surge in high school, during which his feet expanded three sizes in two weeks.
- Turner was not on social media for most of the 2019-2020 season.
- Turner began practicing yoga in preparation for the 2018-2019 NBA season in order to increase his physique and mobility.
