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Myles Turner
Myles Turner
22-Year-Old CenterC
Indiana Pacers
2017 Stats
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12.7
REB
6.4
AST
1.3
STL
0.6
BLK
1.8
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2018 Fantasy Outlook
After a strong sophomore campaign, Turner was expected to take another step forward in 2017-18 and appeared to be a prime candidate to up his production following the departures of big-time contributors Paul George and Jeff Teague. However, it was offseason addition, Victor Oladipo, that really shined and turned himself into the go-to option, while Turner remained more of a complementary piece. To begin with, the 6-foot-11 big man struggled a bit with his health and despite starting every game he played in, was limited to just 65 contests due to a concussion and an elbow injury. Even when Turner did take the court, though, he appeared to regress as a whole and finished the season with averages of 12.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks, all of which were down from 14.5, 7.3 and 2.1, respectively. Adding on to that, his 47.9 percent clip from the field was well below others at his position. Still, Turner's athleticism, rim-protecting skills and ability to stretch the floor (35.7% from deep in 2017-18) are key attributes to have as a center in today's NBA, so his workload shouldn't take any drastic hits despite the down year. Look for Turner to operate as the third or fourth option offensively, but his rebound and block totals should still earn him a selection in the middle rounds of most Fantasy leagues. A bounce-back season is certainly in play and Turner is still only 22 years old, so improvements with his overall game and production wouldn't be unexpected. Read Past Outlooks
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Height 6'11"
Weight 243
DOB 3/24/1996
College Texas
Drafted 1st Rd, #11 Overall in 2015
$Signed a two-year, $4.82 million contract with the Pacers in July of 2015. Pacers exercised contract option for the 2017-18 season in October of 2016.
Fouls out in Game 7 loss
CIndiana Pacers
April 30, 2018
Turner generated eight points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT) and four rebounds across 25 minutes during Indiana's 105-101 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
ANALYSIS
Turner sported the lowest usage of the Pacers starting five by far, and his foul trouble also led to him logging the fewest minutes among the starters. The 22-year-old was as inconsistent in the series as he was during the regular season, posting four double-digit scoring efforts alongside three single-digit point tallies. Injuries cost Turner 17 games during the 2017-18 campaign, and he saw downturns in scoring, rebounding, blocks and steals over his totals of the previous season. Despite the underwhelming finish, Turner will look to take the next step in 2018-19 while also hoping for better health.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Turner, at 20-years-old, was the legitimate starting center for the Pacers last season. He got the nod in all 81 games he appeared in, posting 14.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 1.3 assists across 31.4 minutes per game. He also shot an efficient 51.1 percent from the field while going 40-for-115 (34.8 percent) from beyond the arc. Turner fits the mold of the prototypical modern center – he’s athletic, he’s a shot-blocking presence and he can stretch the floor. The 2017-18 season looks like it could have the makings of a breakout campaign for Turner, as the Pacers’ top two scorers from last season – Paul George and Jeff Teague – are no longer with the team. The Pacers didn’t replace the pair with high-caliber offensive talent, either, adding Victor Oladipo, Darren Collison and Cory Joseph to the mix. With the Pacers in a rebuilding effort as well, and Turner arguably having the most upside on the roster, there should be no shortage of touches for him. The fact that he’s not exactly a household name may also result in him sliding down the draft board. For that reason, it’s probably worth checking to see if Turner is available during a draft, no matter what the round, as he has the potential to be one of the Fantasy steals for the upcoming season.
Considered a relatively raw prospect after he was drafted 11th overall out of Texas, Turner surpassed expectations in his first NBA season, averaging 10.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 22.8 minutes per game for the Pacers. A fractured left thumb caused Turner to miss 21 of the Pacers’ first 30 games, but he quickly regained his bearings and played his way into the starting lineup by late January. Turner would go on to start half of his 60 total games, averaging 27.8 minutes per game as a starter, versus just 17.8 as a reserve. With Ian Mahinmi now in Washington, the center spot is clearly Turner’s for the taking, and a significant increase in minutes should be expected. The Pacers brought in Thaddeus Young and Al Jefferson over the summer, but Young will see the vast majority of his minutes at power forward, while the league as a whole has seemingly outgrown Jefferson’s plodding, back-to-the-basket style. Turner is on the short list of potential fantasy breakout players this season, and his potential will only rise if he develops into a more reliable catch-and-shoot threat in the mid-to-long range.
The 11th draft pick in the 2015 NBA Draft has a golden opportunity to shine in Indiana. With low post options Roy Hibbert and David West leaving town, there is a giant void in the Pacers low post. It's just the kind of void that the 7-foot, solid-framed Turner should help fill. Turner was a beast at the Orlando Summer League. Through three games, he averaged 18.7 points, 0.7 three-pointers, 8.3 rebounds, and a whooping 4.3 blocks in 29 minutes per game. Admittedly, that's a small sample size. But the rookie also shot 61 percent from the field and 80 percent from the free-throw line, solid percentages for a 19-year-old facing tougher competition. The Pacers have a thin frontcourt with limited potential, so there's room for Turner to possibly claim the starting center job at some point this season. Myles will battle Jordan Hill, Ian Mahinmi, and Lavoy Allen for minutes, though Hill will also see time at power forward. Mahinmi and Allen are career bench players, meaning the path to minutes should be accessible for Turner. Expect coach Frank Vogel to start slow with Turner but grant him more minutes as the season progresses. Turner is especially appealing in fantasy keeper leagues.
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Limited in Game Six victory
CIndiana Pacers
April 28, 2018
Turner compiled 12 points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block in 27 minutes during Friday's 121-87 victory over the Cavaliers.
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Solid in Game 4 loss
CIndiana Pacers
April 22, 2018
Turner pitched in 17 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal across 23 minutes during Indiana's 104-100 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
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Plays well in victory Sunday
CIndiana Pacers
April 15, 2018
Turner finished with 16 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block in 33 minutes during Sunday's 98-80 victory over the Cavaliers.
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Non-factor in loss as starters see minutes cap
CIndiana Pacers
April 7, 2018
Turner posted two points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3 Pt), four rebounds, two blocked shots and a steal in 22 minutes during Friday's 92-73 loss to the Raptors.
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Quiet in loss Tuesday
CIndiana Pacers
April 3, 2018
Turner had just nine points (4-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 107-104 loss to the Nuggets.
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