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 for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. He was drafted 11th overall by the Pacers in the 2015 NBA draft. Prior to his NBA career, Turner played one season of college basketball for the Texas Longhorns.

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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: College Offers

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

April 30, 2014: College Commitment

On April 30, 2014, Myles Turner announced his commitment to play basketball for the University of Texas.

2014: McDonald's All-American and FIBA Championship

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

2014: Freshman at Texas

In 2014, Myles Turner started his freshman year at Texas.

March 30, 2015: NBA Draft Declaration

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

June 2015: Draft Decision

In June 2015, Myles Turner confirmed his decision to enter the NBA draft.

2015: Drafted to the NBA

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

2015: Big 12 Freshman of the Year

In 2015, Myles Turner was named Big 12 Freshman of the Year.

January 22, 2016: Career High Points

On January 22, 2016, Myles Turner scored a then career-high 31 points in a 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 an overtime win against the Dallas Mavericks.

October 18, 2017: Season Opener Stats

On October 18, 2017, in the Pacers' season opener, Myles Turner had 21 points and 14 rebounds in a 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 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

December 22, 2020: Blocks Record

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

January 6, 2021: Eight blocks against the Rockets

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

October 22, 2021: Career-High 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 loss to the Washington Wizards.

February 23, 2023: Career-High Eight 3-Pointers

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 loss to the Boston Celtics.

March 22, 2024: All-Time Blocks Leader

On March 22, 2024, Myles Turner became the all-time blocks leader in Pacers franchise history with his 1,246th block, surpassing the previous record set by Jermaine O'Neal.