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🔁 A New Era Begins in Cream City
Myles Turner, the shot-blocking big man long linked to trade rumors, has officially landed with the Milwaukee Bucks — and he’s not lacking confidence.
🗨️ “The grass is going to be greener wherever I go — because I bring the rain.”
— Myles Turner, on joining Milwaukee
Following a bold offseason move that saw Milwaukee acquire Turner in a multi-player deal with Indiana, the 28-year-old center now joins a team looking to reload after a tough playoff exit.
📊 Myles Turner Last Season Snapshot (with Pacers)
| Stat | Value | League Rank (C) |
|---|---|---|
| PPG | 16.3 | Top 10 |
| RPG | 7.8 | Top 15 |
| BPG | 2.6 | 1st |
| 3PT% (on 4.1 att/gm) | 38.2% | Elite Stretch-5 |
| DRTG | 108.5 | Top Tier Anchor |
🔒 Turner led the league in blocks per game and stretched the floor with top-tier efficiency — a rare two-way combo the Bucks will now feature alongside Giannis.
🧠 Why the Bucks Wanted Turner
| 🔍 Need | ✅ Turner’s Fit |
|---|---|
| Rim Protection | Elite shot-blocker, high timing |
| Floor Spacing | Career 36%+ shooter from deep |
| Durability | Played 75+ games last season |
| Giannis Synergy | Opens paint, defends 4s and 5s |
🗨️ “He’s exactly the kind of modern big we need beside Giannis.”
— Bucks GM
🦌 Projected Starting 5 – Milwaukee Bucks 2025–26
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Pat Connaughton |
| PF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| C | Myles Turner |
🔥 A mix of elite scoring, playmaking, and now — paint protection + floor spacing from Turner.
🗣️ League Reaction
💬 @NBAonX: “Bucks quietly made one of the best pickups this summer. Turner could be the glue.”
💬 @HoopVision: “Lillard pick & pop with Turner = nightmare fuel.”
💬 @GiannisMuse: “Giannis doesn’t need to guard 5s anymore. Let Myles do the dirty work!”
🧾 Editor’s Take
Myles Turner may have left Indiana, but his mindset is unchanged — play hard, block shots, knock down threes, and stay underrated while doing it. In Milwaukee, he’s more than a piece — he could be the difference.
“The grass is greener wherever I go.” That’s not arrogance — that’s confidence grown from consistency.
