Myles Turner threw some shade at Indiana Pacers fans Saturday after leaving the team for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Turner was a guest on the broadcast of Saturday’s Summer League game between the Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers, and was asked what kind of reception he expects in his first game back in Indianapolis. Turner suggested that some Pacers fans always wanted him to move on in the first place, so they should not be complaining.
“I don’t know what to expect, man. I really don’t. I think it’s going to be half-and-half,” Turner said. “Even in my time there, there was a lot of people that wanted me off the team, and now they got what they wanted and they’re complaining still.”
Myles: "Even my time there (in Indy), there was a lot of people that want to be off the team and now they got what they wanted and now they're complaining still" 😂pic.twitter.com/JLuxbGl9SD
— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) July 12, 2025
Admittedly, Turner was a frequent topic of trade rumors during his tenure with Indiana. Some fans probably embraced those rumors as a way to improve the team, even though Turner was always a big part of the roster.
Ultimately, Turner wound up with a lucrative contract from the Bucks. He could have stayed with Indiana, especially after their run to the NBA Finals, but the way that series ended may have actually been what ultimately drove him away.
Turner averaged 15.6 points and 6.5 rebounds across 72 regular-season games this year. He averaged 13.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game during Indiana’s deep playoff run.
