Aug 5, 2022 · Myles Turner is one of the best big man defenders in the NBA Turner has never made an All-Defensive Team, but he probably should have multiple times.

Jan 14, 2022 · Defensively, Myles is absolutely elite at shot-blocking. He also has great flexibility to stay with guards on the perimeter when he gets switched. I'm not sure there's another player in the NBA who can match that combination of skills.

Jul 11, 2024 · His defensive rating was 115.2, which is eight points worse than his career average. Turner's rim protection is a big part of what the Pacers do on defense. If he can be better, the defense as a whole will be a lot better. Myles Turner is the longest-tenured player on the Pacers' roster. Here's how he can get even better for next season.

Jan 5, 2025 · As far as the Pacers are concerned, their defense starts with Myles Turner. Jan 4, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) shoots the ball against...

Jan 5, 2025 · In the last 11 games, this starting lineup has a defensive rating of 98.5. That's even without Aaron Nesmith, who is the Pacers' best perimeter defender. When asked about the improvement on the...

Myles Turner has averaged 15.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 44 games this season.

Sep 16, 2024 · Myles Turner is underappreciated for his consistently strong defense for the Pacers. Turner is the Pacers' all-time leading blocker, and excelling last season on both offense and defense.

Mar 23, 2024 · Turner entered the day needing just two blocks to tie O'Neal's career mark of 1,245 and he got those in the first half, then grabbed three more to take over the record himself and end the day...

Dec 4, 2017 · Myles Turner is a bad defender that can’t rebound and gets outplayed by opposing big men every night. Having already tackled the first claim, we’ll look at Turner’s rebounding and defense today.

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