We expected Kevin Durant to be on the move. To that extent, even Giannis Antetokounmpo. But Myles Turner to the Bucks? That hit the NBA light a freight train. Talk about being blindsided. You’d think the first Finals appearance in 25 years would extend the stay of the longest tenured Pacers player on the roster. Apparently not – ’cause the Indy fans are as perplexed as the rest of us. While he is getting his fair share of hate, Tyrese Haliburton’s made his peace with it. He’s a legend in Indiana, afterall.
Turner’s Pacers journey was a wild ride—full of blocks, battles, and buckets. Drafted 11th overall in 2015, he quickly carved a name for himself as Indy’s defensive anchor. He led the NBA in blocks twice (2019, 2021) and became the Pacers’ all-time leader in blocked shots. Turner averaged double-digit points in every season with Indiana and stretched the floor with an improving three-ball. He also held things down through coaching changes, trade rumors, and roster shake-ups. Whether as a rim protector or locker room vet, Turner brought consistency. And when he finally left, he took a chunk of Indy’s heart with him.
But while the world sees it differently, Hali couldn’t be more thankful of the work he’d done for the Pacers. “Yeah, I mean, obviously, since I’ve gotten here—and really, for the last 10 years—Myles’ name has been synonymous with this organization. He’s done a lot here. I think people really took a liking to Myles. He’s been part of some great teams and done some great things. But at the end of the day, it is a business. He has to do what’s best for him, and we wish him the best moving forward,” said Haliburton on The Pat McAfee Show.
“Myles Turner did some great things here..
The NBA is a business and he’s gotta do what’s best for him..
I wish him the best moving forward” @TyHaliburton22 #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/7EtJez2Ukb
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 22, 2025
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