Myles Turner is an American center who plays for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. The two-time block champion played one season in college for the Texas Longhorns before declaring for the 2015 NBA Draft.
Now in his ninth NBA season and a mainstay of the Pacers team, Turner played 62 games in the 2022/23 season and averaged 18.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.3 blocks per game. He shot 54.8% from the field, including 37.3% from deep.
Alongside rising star Tyrese Haliburton, Turner will be looking to help the Pacers advance to the playoffs in 2024.
Myles Turner Salary
Myles Turner is all set to earn $20,975,000 from the 2023/24 NBA season. He is currently on a two-year $40.9 million deal with the Pacers and will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2025 offseason.
How much does Myles Turner earn per minute?
Myles Turner’s salary for the 2023/24 NBA season is $20,975,000. If this is divided by the total number of minutes available in a year, i.e. 525600, then, Turner earns $39.90 per minute.
Which team drafted Myles Turner?
Myles Turner was drafted 11th overall by the Indiana Pacers in 2015. In 513 games with the team so far, Turner is averaging 13.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game so far. He has shot 49.8% from the field, including 35.1% in his Pacers career so far. He is regarded as one of the best rim protectors in the league and has led the league in blocks twice.
Myles Turner College Career
Myles Turner played one season of college basketball for the University of Texas. In the 2014/15 season, he averaged 10.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game.
Turner won the Big 12 Freshman of the Year and was a member of the Third Team All-Big 12 in 2015.
FAQs
A. Myles Turner hails from Bedford, Texas, United States.
A. Myles Turner wears jersey #33 for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA.
A. Myles Turner was drafted into the NBA in 2015.
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A. Myles Turner played collegiate basketball for the Texas Longhorns (University of Texas).
