Myles Turner Parents

Last Modified Dec 7, 2023 11:37 GMT
Myles Turner
Myles Turner

Myles Turner was drafted by the Indiana Pacers with the 11th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. The center is notable for being a part of the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2016. Turner has also led the league in blocks twice so far in his career.

In 62 games with the Pacers throughout the 2022/23 season, Turner averaged 18.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.6 steals and 2.3 blocks per game. He shot 54.8% from the field, including 37.3% from deep. Turner has been a mainstay for the Pacers for nine seasons and is regarded as one of the best rim protectors in the NBA.

Internationally, Turner has won a gold medal for Team USA at the 2014 FIBA Americas U18 Championship in Colorado Springs.

Who are Myles Turner’s Parents?

Myles Turner is the son of David Turner and Mary Turner. His parents went through extreme financial difficulties while he was growing up.

Who is Myles Turner’s Mother?

Mary Turner is the mother of Myles Turner. Turner describes his mother as being very competitive. When he used to get bad grades in algebra, she forced him to improve his grades first, not allowing him to play his AAU games till he did that. Moreover, she did not allow him to watch TV on weekdays, which caused him to miss out on the episodes of Family Guy.

Who is Myles Turner’s Father?

David Turner is the father of Myles Turner. He focused on his son’s physical training. Before his night shift work, they would do sit ups and push ups together. He also purchased a BowFlex for his son and they would hit that together after his school.

Turner has stated that both his parents’ teachings have helped shape him become the person he is today.

What Nationality are Myles Turner’s Parents?

Myles Turner’s parents David Turner and Mary Turner reside in Texas, thereby making them American in nationality. They are also African-Americans in ethnicity.

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FAQs

A. Hailing from Bedford, Texas, United States and born on March 24, 1996, Myles Turner is 27 years old.

A. David Turner and Mary Turner are the parents of Myles Turner.

A. Myles Turner is in his ninth season with the Indiana Pacers.

A. Myles Turner’s height is 6’11” and his weight is 250 lbs.

A. Throughout 62 games in the 2022/23 season, Myles Turner averaged 18.0 points with 7.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.  

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