If the future of the Pacers belongs to Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin, the present is also written with Myles Turner. The pivot fuels transfer rumours, especially on the Los Angeles side, but that does not prevent him from shining on the court.
After several months of absence, and two weeks after his return, he has 18.1 points (53% shooting success), 8.9 rebounds and 3.1 blocks on average in just 29 minutes.
“I think we underestimate his qualities to go to the circle”analyzes Tyrese Haliburton, after the 20 points of the pivot against the Hornets, for theIndy Star. “He just opened up to the basket after the pick-and-roll and he was good. With four shooters around him, things are easier. »
The playmaker then goes on to praise Myles Turner’s play and impact. “His touch, his stamina, that’s what makes him so strong. He has great game intelligence. He is a great player, a great pivot. »
The association of the best blocker and the best passer in the NBA!
Compliments that are mutual since the pivot is delighted to have such an altruistic playmaker as can be the former Sacramento, best passer in the league with 10.4 offerings per game this season.
“Tyrese explains a lot of things”, concedes Myles Turner to explain his own offensive efficiency for a few weeks. “He sees everything. I know that, with him, I’m not running for nothing, I’m not placed here or there by chance. I know that if I make the right choice, he will too. It’s an alchemy, a synergy that we try to build. We didn’t have the opportunity to play together last season. It is time for us to continue in this direction. »
And to surprise because with his trio Haliburton – Mathurin – Turner, without forgetting Buddy Hield, the troops of Indiana carry out a very correct start to the season with 7 victories for 6 defeats and a surprising sixth place in the East.
| Myles Turner | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2015-16 | IND | 60 | 23 | 49.8 | 21.4 | 72.7 | 1.1 | 4.4 | 5.5 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 10.3 |
| 2016-17 | IND | 81 | 31 | 51.0 | 34.5 | 80.9 | 1.7 | 5.6 | 7.3 | 1.3 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 14.5 |
| 2017-18 | IND | 65 | 28 | 47.9 | 35.7 | 77.7 | 1.4 | 5.0 | 6.4 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 12.7 |
| 2018-19 | IND | 74 | 29 | 48.7 | 38.8 | 73.6 | 1.4 | 5.8 | 7.2 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 13.3 |
| 2019-20 | IND | 62 | 30 | 45.7 | 34.4 | 75.1 | 1.4 | 5.2 | 6.6 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 12.1 |
| 2020-21 | IND | 47 | 31 | 47.7 | 33.5 | 78.2 | 1.3 | 5.2 | 6.5 | 1.0 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 3.4 | 12.6 |
| 2021-22 | IND | 42 | 29 | 50.9 | 33.3 | 75.2 | 1.6 | 5.5 | 7.1 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 12.9 |
| 2022-23 | IND | 8 | 29 | 52.9 | 37.9 | 84.6 | 1.5 | 7.4 | 8.9 | 1.6 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 18.1 |
| Total | 439 | 29 | 49.0 | 34.9 | 77.1 | 1.4 | 5.3 | 6.7 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 12.8 | |
