The Indiana Pacers player Myles Turner magically appeared on the scene and fetched a clean pass from teammate Tyrese Haliburton. That was it. All it took was one swift dribble before Turner heroically bypassed opponent Giannis Antetokounmpo and slammed a clean basket over him, taking the onlookers by awe during the ongoing playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks.
This electrifying performance earned the Pacers centre a fantastic 16 points while Haliburton earned an 8th assist during the second half of Game 04 under the Eastern Big Conference. Even the NBA could not hold back the excitement and shared the news almost immediately on social media.
The official NBA account took to Instagram and shared a clip of Turner’s shocking slam over his Bucks opponent. They captioned the clip in all bold letters that read, “Miles Turner My Goodness. Winds up and Puts down the Poster Slam!”
With an average of 14 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per 615 games so far, Miles is one of the most well-rounded centres in the NBA. While we are aware of his player’s defensive prowess and a very evident versatility during his recent stint, how did Myles get into basketball and become the celebrated pro player that he is today? Let us examine his family and early life to understand the factors that shaped his decade-long career.
Who Are Myles Turner’s Parents? What’s Their Nationality?
Myles Turner, 29, was born on March 24, 1996, to David Turner and Mary Turner. Despite their African-American descent and ethnicity, David and Mary Turner are U.S. Nationals who reside in Texas. Myles grew up in the serene town of Bedford, Texas, and showcased a keen interest in basketball from a very young age.
Unlike traditional parents who disregard their children’s interests and pleas as trivial, David and Mary recognized this inclination early on and persuaded him to pursue the sport. What followed was a young Myles starting on the court at just six years old. And he never looked back since.
Miles went on to participate in the AAU basketball tournaments throughout his high school, where he represented Texas. He was quick to proceed to the pros after a one-year stint at the University of Texas. We can only imagine the exceptional gameplay that landed the overall 11th draft pick in the pros! According to Turner, the efforts and teachings of both his parents have significantly shaped him into the person he is today.
Who Is Myles Turner’s Father David? What Does He Do?
David Turner has been an influential figure in Turner’s life and has constantly pushed him towards achieving new heights in his basketball career. David has strongly emphasised physical training since Turner was in high school, and even purchased a BowFlex for him to strength-train after school every day.
As his son’s first coach, David also encouraged Myles to engage in high-octane activities like sit-ups and push-ups, and the father-son duo would actively participate in these exercises before David left for work.
David has been working at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport for nearly thirty years. He started working as a bus driver before getting promoted to the post of Client Servicing Agent. Despite his night shifts at the airport, David made it a point to attend all of Myles’ matches. At least all the High School matches, thereby instilling Myles with confidence and toughness.
Who Is Myles Turner’s Mother Mary?
Myles started the WARM (We All Really Matter) program with his mom. And the star hasn’t looked back since. The WARM program wasn’t always the widespread initiative that it is today. It originally began in the town of Bedford, Texas, where Myles was born and brought up, with the sole purpose of uplifting their community and brethren.
With a strong commitment to support those in need by providing daily essentials, Mary and Myles were successful in spreading their community to Indianapolis. Growing up, Mary had instilled a deep-rooted sense of dedication towards family while maintaining a strict work ethic. This is clearly reflected in the Pacers’ star’s performance on the court. He recalls being denied television time to focus on sharpening his basketball skills as Mary encouraged personal growth and productivity in her son.
Myles Turner Siblings: How Many Siblings Does the Pacers Star Have?
Myles Turner has a lifelong travel partner in his younger sister, M’ya Turner. The so-called ‘Travel Friends‘ share a strong bond that transcends the brother-sister relationship, and the duo act as best of friends to each other. Despite being a constant source of inspiration to each other, there is little to no public information available regarding M’ya Turner.
However, what we do know is that the Turners are a very close-knit family. They value their community as Bedford residents and continue to support the Indiana star in his ongoing career journey by constantly cheering and rooting for him. Since this is the six-foot-eleven star’s tenth year as an NBA player, it will be exciting to see how his journey plays out in the long run, especially during the ongoing matches against the Bucks.
Will he lead the Indiana Pacers to victory, or will the Bucks reign supreme? Only time will tell.
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