Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Myles Turner

How Myles Turner built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Myles Turner is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. He was drafted by the Pacers with the 11th overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft after playing a single season of college basketball for the Texas Longhorns. Turner is known for his shot-blocking ability and three-point shooting as a center.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: AAU Summer Circuit

In 2013, during the AAU summer circuit, Myles Turner led his Texas Select team to the title at the 2013 Jayhawk Invitational.

April 30, 2014: College Commitment Announcement

On April 30, 2014, Myles Turner announced his commitment to play basketball for the University of Texas live on ESPNU's Recruiting Insider.

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2014: McDonald's All-American Game and FIBA Americas Championship

In 2014, Myles Turner participated in the McDonald's All-American Boys Game and represented the United States in the 2014 FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship, helping the country win a gold medal.

March 30, 2015: Declared for NBA Draft

On March 30, 2015, Myles Turner declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his final three years of college eligibility.

June 2015: Turner Comments on NBA Draft Decision

In June 2015, Myles Turner stated that his decision to enter the NBA draft was easy because he knew he would be picked high.

2015: NBA Draft

In 2015, Myles Turner declared for the NBA draft after playing one season for the Texas Longhorns and was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 11th overall pick.

2015: Selected by Indiana Pacers

In 2015, Myles Turner was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 11th overall pick in the NBA draft.

January 22, 2016: Career High Points

On January 22, 2016, Myles Turner scored a then career-high 31 points in a 122–110 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

October 26, 2016: Season Opener Performance

On October 26, 2016, in the Pacers' season opener, Myles Turner recorded 30 points and tied a career-high 16 rebounds in a 130–121 overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks.

October 18, 2017: Season Opener Performance

On October 18, 2017, in the Pacers' season opener, Myles Turner had 21 points and 14 rebounds in a 140–131 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

October 15, 2018: Contract Extension

On October 15, 2018, Myles Turner signed a four-year, $72 million contract extension with the Pacers.

February 25, 2020: Career High Blocks

On February 25, 2020, Myles Turner recorded a career-high eight blocks in a 119–80 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

December 22, 2020: Career High Blocks

On December 22, 2020, in the Pacers' season-opener, Myles Turner matched a career-high eight blocks in a 121–107 win over the New York Knicks.

January 6, 2021: Recorded Eight Blocks

On January 6, 2021, Myles Turner recorded eight blocks again in a 114–107 win over the Houston Rockets.

October 22, 2021: Career-High 40 Points

On October 22, 2021, Myles Turner recorded a career-high 40 points, along with five three-pointers, 10 rebounds, and three blocks in a 134–135 overtime loss to the Washington Wizards.

February 23, 2023: Tied Career High Points

On February 23, 2023, Myles Turner tied a career-high 40 points on a career-high eight three-pointers made and also put up 10 rebounds in a 142–138 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics.

March 22, 2024: All-Time Blocks Leader

On March 22, 2024, in a 123–111 win against the Golden State Warriors, Myles Turner recorded five blocks en route to becoming the all-time blocks leader in Pacers franchise history with his 1,246th block.