Myles Turner has signed a four-year extension with the Milwaukee Bucks valued at $107 million. Though not completely unexpected, this signing represents a major step in this year’s NBA offseason. His contract has a player option for the fourth year. This provides Turner the opportunity to evaluate his fit with the organization, as the team moves closer to the 2028-29 campaign. The deal includes a complete 15% trade kicker, further sweetening the financial pot for the player.
At 29 years old, Turner isn’t going to get any taller. His height of 6’11” gives him great size. He is a great floor spacer and an elite room protector. This past season, he did the aforementioned non-scoring duties aside to the tune of career-best shooting statistics, hitting 39.6% of his attempts from beyond the arc. He provided major offensive punch, filling the basket at 15.6 ppg. On top of that, he pulled down 6.5 rebounds per game.
On defense, Turner has proven himself to be an intimidating presence. He’s one of NCAA basketball’s top shot blockers, averaging a remarkable 2.0 blocks per game this season, leading his team in that stat. At the time, his 46 blocks provided in the Pacers’ postseason run set a team record. This accomplishment went on to prove how indispensable he was to their success. Policy wiz Turner has a huge feather in his cap. Alongside legends Brook Lopez and Rasheed Wallace, he becomes one of only three players in NBA history to have 700 three-pointers made and 1,400 blocks.
Turner’s journey in the NBA began with the Pacers, where he played for ten seasons and became a cornerstone of the franchise’s success. Signed on with Milwaukee just days ago, but it remains his desire to remain in the Hoosier state. During his time there, he was an excellent steward of demonstrating his strong commitment to the team.
Still, adding Turner figures to help round out the Bucks’ roster as they continue to chase a championship. His unique skill set allows for better spacing on offense and strengthens their defensive capabilities, making him a valuable asset for the team moving forward.
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