Myles Turner faced the Indiana Pacers for the first time in his NBA career on Monday night, and many people were surprised by the reception that the veteran received. Turner certainly did not seem thrilled about it. Turner signed a four-year, $107M contract with the Milwaukee Bucks this past summer after spending the first 10 years of his career in Indiana. The Pacers played a video tribute to him prior to Monday night’s game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The tribute was an opportunity for Pacers fans to show Turner that they appreciated a player who spent a decade with the franchise. That is not what happened, however. Turner was booed loudly prior to tip-off of Milwaukee’s 117-115 win. He smirked and gave a sarcastic wave. Turner was also booed every time he touched the ball. When asked after the game about the reception, he had a blunt message for Pacers fans. “It’s disheartening, man. It was frustrating,” Turner said. “You give 10 years of your life, your blood, your sweat, your tears. You taRead More
Myles Turner has strong message for Pacers fans who booed him
