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 center for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. After a single season with the Texas Longhorns, he entered the 2015 NBA draft and was selected 11th overall by the Pacers. Known for his shot-blocking and three-point shooting, Turner is a key player for the Pacers.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: AAU Summer Circuit Title

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

2013: Accumulated 60 College Offers

In the fall of 2013, Myles Turner had already accumulated 60 offers from colleges.

April 30, 2014: Commitment to University of Texas

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

March 30, 2015: Declared for the NBA Draft

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

June 2015: Turner's Draft Decision

In June 2015, Myles Turner stated that his decision to enter the NBA draft was easy due to his anticipated high draft pick.

2015: NBA Draft

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

2015: Drafted 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 31 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 his career-high with 16 rebounds in a 130–121 overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks.

October 18, 2017: Season Opener and Concussion

On October 18, 2017, in the Pacers' season opener, Myles Turner had 21 points and 14 rebounds in a win over the Brooklyn Nets, but he missed the next eight games due to a concussion.

October 15, 2018: Contract Extension with Pacers

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

February 25, 2020: Career-High Eight 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: Matched Career-High Blocks

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

January 6, 2021: Recorded Eight Blocks Again

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 40 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: Pacers All-Time Blocks Leader

On March 22, 2024, Myles Turner recorded five blocks in a win against the Golden State Warriors, becoming the all-time blocks leader in Pacers franchise history with 1,246 blocks.