Myles Turner on Tyrese Haliburton: He’s definitely helped transcend my career
Myles Turner on Tyrese Haliburton: He’s definitely helped transcend my career, to say the least. I think the biggest thing with Tyrese is that he wants to pass more than he wants to score. When you think of a point guard, you’d think that would be the epitome of that, but in a league where scoring is paramount, it’s a rarity when you have guys like Tyrese who embrace that role of coming in and being a creator but can also step up when you need him. I think the sky’s the limit for him. The past two or three years since he’s been here, his ascension has been incredible. He’s been able to really help a franchise that was at its lowest and take it to new heights. When it comes to the debate of the best point guards, obviously I’m biased, but if you really sit there and break down his game and look at the numbers, he’s leading a historical offense. We’re one of the best offenses in NBA history. We just set a crazy percentage shooting from the field in Game 7. He’s leading all of that, and it’s not by accident. I think Tyrese is very special. He’s someone who can create not only for himself but for others. It’s really helped bring out the best in me.
Source: HoopsHype
Source: HoopsHype
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Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Pacers center Myles Turner (@Original_Turner) discussed surviving trade talks to become the longest-tenured Pacer, where Tyrese Haliburton ranks among point guards, Pascal Siakam’s free agency, Rick Carlisle flying planes and more on the @hoopshype podcast hoopshype.com/lists/myles-tu… – 10:36 AM
Pacers center Myles Turner (@Original_Turner) discussed surviving trade talks to become the longest-tenured Pacer, where Tyrese Haliburton ranks among point guards, Pascal Siakam’s free agency, Rick Carlisle flying planes and more on the @hoopshype podcast hoopshype.com/lists/myles-tu… – 10:36 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Monty Williams pushed for the Suns to trade Deandre Ayton for Myles Turner when the Pacers offered a max contract in restricted free agency, per @Gambo987 (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…).
GM James Jones was adamant about not trading Ayton for Turner.
After the next season, Williams pic.twitter.com/r7HBH9gCvU – 11:13 PM
Monty Williams pushed for the Suns to trade Deandre Ayton for Myles Turner when the Pacers offered a max contract in restricted free agency, per @Gambo987 (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…).
GM James Jones was adamant about not trading Ayton for Turner.
After the next season, Williams pic.twitter.com/r7HBH9gCvU – 11:13 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
👑NEW LOCKED ON KINGS POD👑
🏀Revisiting the Haliburton/Sabonis trade after the Pacers’ success.
🏀Kings the betting favorite to sign Jonas Valanciunas.
🏀Kings reportedly interested in Jarrett Allen.
🖥youtu.be/fNfGHuKxxwU pic.twitter.com/aSiL04WoqM – 10:56 PM
👑NEW LOCKED ON KINGS POD👑
🏀Revisiting the Haliburton/Sabonis trade after the Pacers’ success.
🏀Kings the betting favorite to sign Jonas Valanciunas.
🏀Kings reportedly interested in Jarrett Allen.
🖥youtu.be/fNfGHuKxxwU pic.twitter.com/aSiL04WoqM – 10:56 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Myles Turner this playoffs:
17.5 PPG
6.5 RPG
1.8 BPG
2.5 3PM
51/46% (!!)
Leading all remaining players in 3P% this playoffs (minimum 40 3PA). statmuse.com/nba/player/myl… – 8:44 PM
Myles Turner this playoffs:
17.5 PPG
6.5 RPG
1.8 BPG
2.5 3PM
51/46% (!!)
Leading all remaining players in 3P% this playoffs (minimum 40 3PA). statmuse.com/nba/player/myl… – 8:44 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Indiana Pacers turned their 2010 lottery pick into 3 players in their 2024 playoff rotation
1. Select Paul George 10th in 2010
2. Trade PG for Oladipo/Sabonis
3. Trade Sabonis for Haliburton
4. Trade Oladipo for LeVert
5. Trade LeVert for picks that became Nembhard/Sheppard – 4:08 PM
Indiana Pacers turned their 2010 lottery pick into 3 players in their 2024 playoff rotation
1. Select Paul George 10th in 2010
2. Trade PG for Oladipo/Sabonis
3. Trade Sabonis for Haliburton
4. Trade Oladipo for LeVert
5. Trade LeVert for picks that became Nembhard/Sheppard – 4:08 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Celtics-Pacers Eastern Conference Finals preview with @ByJayKing:
– How do Celtics stop Tyrese Haliburton?
– Can Pacers dictate the pace?
– Can Celtics take advantage of Indy’s defense?
– The Porzingis question…and more
nytimes.com/athletic/55056… – 3:36 PM
Celtics-Pacers Eastern Conference Finals preview with @ByJayKing:
– How do Celtics stop Tyrese Haliburton?
– Can Pacers dictate the pace?
– Can Celtics take advantage of Indy’s defense?
– The Porzingis question…and more
nytimes.com/athletic/55056… – 3:36 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Ken Griffey Jr. has been named pace car driver for the 108th running of the Indy 500 on Sunday.
He will be behind the wheel of a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray. He visited the track a few years ago … as a photographer.
Tyrese Haliburton drove it last year. – 11:48 AM
Ken Griffey Jr. has been named pace car driver for the 108th running of the Indy 500 on Sunday.
He will be behind the wheel of a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray. He visited the track a few years ago … as a photographer.
Tyrese Haliburton drove it last year. – 11:48 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Top player of the teams in the Conference Finals
Anthony Edwards (age 22)
Tyrese Haliburton (24)
Luka Doncic (25)
Jayson Tatum (26) – 11:42 PM
Top player of the teams in the Conference Finals
Anthony Edwards (age 22)
Tyrese Haliburton (24)
Luka Doncic (25)
Jayson Tatum (26) – 11:42 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Need further proof of the youth movement in the #NBA?
Top player’s age of four remaining teams in #NBAPlayoffs:
Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum, 26.
Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards, 22
Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic, 25.
Indiana Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton, 24. pic.twitter.com/ktWBogXsBt – 11:39 PM
Need further proof of the youth movement in the #NBA?
Top player’s age of four remaining teams in #NBAPlayoffs:
Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum, 26.
Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards, 22
Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic, 25.
Indiana Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton, 24. pic.twitter.com/ktWBogXsBt – 11:39 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Pacers‘ Tyrese Haliburton dons Reggie Miller choke-sign hoodie after tormenting #Knicks #nba nypost.com/2024/05/19/spo… via @nypostsports – 9:19 PM
#Pacers‘ Tyrese Haliburton dons Reggie Miller choke-sign hoodie after tormenting #Knicks #nba nypost.com/2024/05/19/spo… via @nypostsports – 9:19 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Two years ago, the Pacers offered Deandre Ayton a four-year, $133 million contract in restricted free agency.
In less than an hour, the Suns decided to match. Phoenix also declined sign-and-trade overtures for Ayton, which included Myles Turner.
A sliding doors moment for pic.twitter.com/DV4JvWEQLa – 8:56 PM
Two years ago, the Pacers offered Deandre Ayton a four-year, $133 million contract in restricted free agency.
In less than an hour, the Suns decided to match. Phoenix also declined sign-and-trade overtures for Ayton, which included Myles Turner.
A sliding doors moment for pic.twitter.com/DV4JvWEQLa – 8:56 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
The Pacers set two NBA records, Siakam got things started and then Haliburton was fired up by a courtside fan. McConnell changed the game in the 3rd and Nesmith didn’t miss a shot.
Now they’re on to Boston tonight.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/at-the-buzze… – 8:03 PM
The Pacers set two NBA records, Siakam got things started and then Haliburton was fired up by a courtside fan. McConnell changed the game in the 3rd and Nesmith didn’t miss a shot.
Now they’re on to Boston tonight.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/at-the-buzze… – 8:03 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Tyrese Haliburton on the difference in the series: “Our depth … we have the best bench in the NBA.” – 6:54 PM
Tyrese Haliburton on the difference in the series: “Our depth … we have the best bench in the NBA.” – 6:54 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Tyrese Haliburton “(The #Knicks fan interaction) just got me going in the first quarter, and we just continued on. But I think that’s the game within the game. That’s the fun.” #Pacers #Kyk #nba – 6:49 PM
Tyrese Haliburton “(The #Knicks fan interaction) just got me going in the first quarter, and we just continued on. But I think that’s the game within the game. That’s the fun.” #Pacers #Kyk #nba – 6:49 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Tyrese Haliburton on courtside #Knicks fan going back-and-forth w/ him: “He was just talking before the game. It seemed like whoever sat in that seat all series had something to say to me, so once I got going I knew I was going to pick somebody today to get me going.” #Pacers – 6:46 PM
Tyrese Haliburton on courtside #Knicks fan going back-and-forth w/ him: “He was just talking before the game. It seemed like whoever sat in that seat all series had something to say to me, so once I got going I knew I was going to pick somebody today to get me going.” #Pacers – 6:46 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Tyrese Haliburton is all smiles after the Pacers’ Game 7 win 😁
(via @Pacers)
pic.twitter.com/WGmQ2GRYxy – 6:32 PM
Tyrese Haliburton is all smiles after the Pacers’ Game 7 win 😁
(via @Pacers)
pic.twitter.com/WGmQ2GRYxy – 6:32 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Thought the Pacers would be in over their head in this series. Injuries to NYK were clearly a factor, but today was a reminder that Tyrese Haliburton is a certified star. Special performance on a big stage. – 6:18 PM
Thought the Pacers would be in over their head in this series. Injuries to NYK were clearly a factor, but today was a reminder that Tyrese Haliburton is a certified star. Special performance on a big stage. – 6:18 PM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
In all of those legendary Pacers-Knicks playoff series, Reggie Miller made 6+ three-pointers in a game one time.
Tyrese Haliburton just dropped 6+ threes on the Knicks three times in one series, including 6 triples in the Pacers’ Game 7 victory. pic.twitter.com/cFDxXY6pi3 – 6:12 PM
In all of those legendary Pacers-Knicks playoff series, Reggie Miller made 6+ three-pointers in a game one time.
Tyrese Haliburton just dropped 6+ threes on the Knicks three times in one series, including 6 triples in the Pacers’ Game 7 victory. pic.twitter.com/cFDxXY6pi3 – 6:12 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Childhood me would be disappointed, but I rode the Pacers +3, OVER 207.5 & the high side on Tyrese Haliburton 3-pointers (3.5) made, which he eclipsed in the 3rd quarter. #BoomBaby was just healthier than #NewYorkForever
I’ve got another GM7 side, total, prop 3-pack out there – 6:10 PM
Childhood me would be disappointed, but I rode the Pacers +3, OVER 207.5 & the high side on Tyrese Haliburton 3-pointers (3.5) made, which he eclipsed in the 3rd quarter. #BoomBaby was just healthier than #NewYorkForever
I’ve got another GM7 side, total, prop 3-pack out there – 6:10 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Pacers have reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2014.
Two trades for Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam alongside excellent drafting has put Indiana in position to be a sustainable contender in the Eastern Conference for years to come.
Indiana is pic.twitter.com/9YKFy0Cssn – 6:02 PM
The Pacers have reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2014.
Two trades for Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam alongside excellent drafting has put Indiana in position to be a sustainable contender in the Eastern Conference for years to come.
Indiana is pic.twitter.com/9YKFy0Cssn – 6:02 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Tyrese Haliburton is going to be a great test of the NBA’s ability to create small-market stars moving forward.
He just won a Game 7 at Madison Square Garden. He was the darling of the In-Season Tournament. He should be all over the national TV schedule next year. – 5:59 PM
Tyrese Haliburton is going to be a great test of the NBA’s ability to create small-market stars moving forward.
He just won a Game 7 at Madison Square Garden. He was the darling of the In-Season Tournament. He should be all over the national TV schedule next year. – 5:59 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Haliburton telling Knicks to call timeout he really is a Reggie Miller twitter account in a Pacers uniform 😂😂😂😂😂😂 – 5:16 PM
Haliburton telling Knicks to call timeout he really is a Reggie Miller twitter account in a Pacers uniform 😂😂😂😂😂😂 – 5:16 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Can promise Tyrese Haliburton will not miss if you give him 10 feet of space all game. – 5:10 PM
Can promise Tyrese Haliburton will not miss if you give him 10 feet of space all game. – 5:10 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Donte wants all the smoke and he is defending like it. On the Haliburton assignment after those two talked smacked to each other all week, ready to defend late in clock as well – 5:03 PM
Donte wants all the smoke and he is defending like it. On the Haliburton assignment after those two talked smacked to each other all week, ready to defend late in clock as well – 5:03 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Knicks close the half with an 8-2 burst. Pacers shot 76%, led by 22 — and it’s 15 at the break, 70-55.
Pacers demeanor has been most impressive.
Haliburton scored 16 and Siakam has 15 as the Pacers are winning the war of attrition… – 4:46 PM
Knicks close the half with an 8-2 burst. Pacers shot 76%, led by 22 — and it’s 15 at the break, 70-55.
Pacers demeanor has been most impressive.
Haliburton scored 16 and Siakam has 15 as the Pacers are winning the war of attrition… – 4:46 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Pacers 70, Knicks 55
Tyrese Haliburton has 16 and Pascal Siakam 15 for Indiana.
Per @ESPNStatsInfo, teams leading by at least 15 at half in a Game 7 are 20-0 all-time. – 4:46 PM
Halftime: Pacers 70, Knicks 55
Tyrese Haliburton has 16 and Pascal Siakam 15 for Indiana.
Per @ESPNStatsInfo, teams leading by at least 15 at half in a Game 7 are 20-0 all-time. – 4:46 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Tyrese Haliburton in the first half vs. the Knicks 🔥
16 PTS
4 3PT
3 AST
2 REB pic.twitter.com/u2Agj3W7SE – 4:45 PM
Tyrese Haliburton in the first half vs. the Knicks 🔥
16 PTS4 3PT3 AST2 REB pic.twitter.com/u2Agj3W7SE – 4:45 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Donte is jawing at Haliburton non-stop. Can’t get a second tech. – 4:44 PM
Donte is jawing at Haliburton non-stop. Can’t get a second tech. – 4:44 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Every time Tyrese Haliburton makes a shot in this game, which is often, he’s having words with a courtside fan seated near the broadcast booth.
Could become an all-time story if Haliburton keeps this up for another 26 minutes or so. – 4:38 PM
Every time Tyrese Haliburton makes a shot in this game, which is often, he’s having words with a courtside fan seated near the broadcast booth.
Could become an all-time story if Haliburton keeps this up for another 26 minutes or so. – 4:38 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Knicks are challenging that the ball was off Achiuwa. Replay looks like Haliburton’s right pinky touched it last.
2:23 to play in the half. – 4:38 PM
Knicks are challenging that the ball was off Achiuwa. Replay looks like Haliburton’s right pinky touched it last.
2:23 to play in the half. – 4:38 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Haliburton playing like he did at the beginning of the season, it’s always fun to see a young player find their mojo in the playoffs – 4:38 PM
Haliburton playing like he did at the beginning of the season, it’s always fun to see a young player find their mojo in the playoffs – 4:38 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Haliburton’s been so much better on these shows on Brunson since Game 5. – 4:34 PM
Haliburton’s been so much better on these shows on Brunson since Game 5. – 4:34 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Pacers up 39-27 after one quarter — shooting 76% overall and 78% from 3 (7-for-9). Haliburton 14 points. DiVincenzo 12 for Knicks. Hart looks like he’s starting 2nd quarter on thee bench after playing the whole 1st quarter. – 4:09 PM
Pacers up 39-27 after one quarter — shooting 76% overall and 78% from 3 (7-for-9). Haliburton 14 points. DiVincenzo 12 for Knicks. Hart looks like he’s starting 2nd quarter on thee bench after playing the whole 1st quarter. – 4:09 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
The #Pacers lead 39-27 after a first quarter that saw them shoot 16-of-21 from the floor and get 14 points from Tyrese Haliburton. He’s gone back and fourth with some #Knicks fans courtside. It appears to have fired him up. #nyk #nba – 4:09 PM
The #Pacers lead 39-27 after a first quarter that saw them shoot 16-of-21 from the floor and get 14 points from Tyrese Haliburton. He’s gone back and fourth with some #Knicks fans courtside. It appears to have fired him up. #nyk #nba – 4:09 PM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
Pacers shot 76.2% in the first quarter (16-for-21) and 77.8% on 3s (7-for-9). Obviously not sustained but great start on the road in Game 7 – up 39-27 vs. Knicks. Tyrese Haliburton with 14 points for Pacers. – 4:09 PM
Pacers shot 76.2% in the first quarter (16-for-21) and 77.8% on 3s (7-for-9). Obviously not sustained but great start on the road in Game 7 – up 39-27 vs. Knicks. Tyrese Haliburton with 14 points for Pacers. – 4:09 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Pacers 39, Knicks 26
Tyrese Haliburton had 14 points on 4-5 from 3, plus 3 assists, to lead Indiana, which shot a blistering 16-21 overall and 7-9 from 3 to open this one.
Donte DiVincenzo had 12 points to lead New York. – 4:09 PM
After 1: Pacers 39, Knicks 26
Tyrese Haliburton had 14 points on 4-5 from 3, plus 3 assists, to lead Indiana, which shot a blistering 16-21 overall and 7-9 from 3 to open this one.
Donte DiVincenzo had 12 points to lead New York. – 4:09 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Knicks trail Pacers, 39-27, after the first quarter.
Some notes:
– Admirable for OG Anunoby to play tonight but he might be 40%
– Tyrese Haliburton (14 PTS, 5/7 FG, 4/5 3PT) is out for blood
– Brunson: 6 PTS, 3/8 FG
– Siakam: 11 PTS, 5/6 FG – 4:09 PM
Knicks trail Pacers, 39-27, after the first quarter.
Some notes:
– Admirable for OG Anunoby to play tonight but he might be 40%
– Tyrese Haliburton (14 PTS, 5/7 FG, 4/5 3PT) is out for blood
– Brunson: 6 PTS, 3/8 FG
– Siakam: 11 PTS, 5/6 FG – 4:09 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
More than their shot-making (76% shooting), the Pacers being comfortable and in control was the most important thing for them in the 1Q.
Haliburton-Siakam combined for 25 of their 39. Pacers’ lead is 12.
Haliburton with all 14 of his points over the last 4mins. – 4:07 PM
More than their shot-making (76% shooting), the Pacers being comfortable and in control was the most important thing for them in the 1Q.
Haliburton-Siakam combined for 25 of their 39. Pacers’ lead is 12.
Haliburton with all 14 of his points over the last 4mins. – 4:07 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Courtside fans done started something with Tyrese Haliburton here early. #NBAPlayoffs – 4:07 PM
Courtside fans done started something with Tyrese Haliburton here early. #NBAPlayoffs – 4:07 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Tyrese Haliburton now has 14 first-quarter points and is cashing in from the left wing. – 4:06 PM
Tyrese Haliburton now has 14 first-quarter points and is cashing in from the left wing. – 4:06 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
What an incredible start for Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers. Haliburton has already put up 11 points and 3 assists and is knocking down one 3 after another, as the Pacers are shooting 77 percent and lead 34-22, quieting the crowd here as a result. – 4:04 PM
What an incredible start for Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers. Haliburton has already put up 11 points and 3 assists and is knocking down one 3 after another, as the Pacers are shooting 77 percent and lead 34-22, quieting the crowd here as a result. – 4:04 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Some Knicks fan woke Haliburton up, been yapping at the same guy for like three straight minutes lmao – 4:04 PM
Some Knicks fan woke Haliburton up, been yapping at the same guy for like three straight minutes lmao – 4:04 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Haliburton from deep again. He’s under control and assertive, with 11 points and three assists. #Pacers lead the #Knicks 34-22 with 2:03 left in the first. – 4:03 PM
Haliburton from deep again. He’s under control and assertive, with 11 points and three assists. #Pacers lead the #Knicks 34-22 with 2:03 left in the first. – 4:03 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Haliburton with 11 straight points after being scoreless in the first 8mins.
Looks like he’s found a Knicks fan courtside to fire him up — just like he did early this season at Cleveland.
Pacers up 34-22. – 4:03 PM
Haliburton with 11 straight points after being scoreless in the first 8mins.
Looks like he’s found a Knicks fan courtside to fire him up — just like he did early this season at Cleveland.
Pacers up 34-22. – 4:03 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Carlisle’s challenge with 4:50 1Q on Haliburton’s foul of DiVincenzo was successful.
No foul on Haliburton. – 3:56 PM
Carlisle’s challenge with 4:50 1Q on Haliburton’s foul of DiVincenzo was successful.
No foul on Haliburton. – 3:56 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers-Knicks, Game 7, with a spot in the conference finals on the line…
Rick Carlisle: “It’s the ultimate game.”
Tyrese Haliburton: “Game 7s are always so ugly. So I expect an ugly game and I expect whoever plays harder to win.” pic.twitter.com/6Bdi8jS6qr – 3:01 PM
Pacers-Knicks, Game 7, with a spot in the conference finals on the line…
Rick Carlisle: “It’s the ultimate game.”
Tyrese Haliburton: “Game 7s are always so ugly. So I expect an ugly game and I expect whoever plays harder to win.” pic.twitter.com/6Bdi8jS6qr – 3:01 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
A look back at the Pacers’ Game 6 win, responding to Rick Carlisle’s challenge, a determined look from Myles Turner, and Pascal Siakam rising to the occasion:
fieldhousefiles.com/p/at-the-buzze… – 12:52 PM
A look back at the Pacers’ Game 6 win, responding to Rick Carlisle’s challenge, a determined look from Myles Turner, and Pascal Siakam rising to the occasion:
fieldhousefiles.com/p/at-the-buzze… – 12:52 PM
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Myles Turner on Pascal Siakam’s future: He’s a free agent this summer. We’re hoping that he signs back in Indiana. He’s someone that we’d love to have who can really help us going forward. I think it was a great move for us to get him. Kevin Pritchard was very adamant about trying to add more length, and he was able to get it done with a special player. I’ve really enjoyed playing with him in the frontcourt together. He’s someone who’s also going to help my game. He commands so much attention that I’m able to get loose for my threes. -via HoopsHype / May 21, 2024
Myles Turner on future goals individually and as a team player: Individually, you want to get that first All-Star birth. You want to finally get some All-Defensive recognition and be able to be the guy that gets these types of humanitarian awards for the work you do in the community and have stuff like that recognized. As far as a team goal, the goal is to win a championship. There’s no other way to put that. When we started talking about this at the beginning of the year, it was far-fetched to a lot of people to try to make this run to the Finals. Now, it seems more real. -via HoopsHype / May 21, 2024
Myles Turner on surviving trade talks and speculation through the years: It’s pretty dope. A lot of people were expecting you to fold with that. When you start hearing those types of rumors year in and out, you start kind of getting insecure. You look at yourself in the mirror and ask yourself, “Am I the problem?” You’ve been hyped up your entire life, and when you get to this stage, everything’s under a microscope. When you start playing for these multi-million dollar organizations, any little thing that goes wrong, the blame is going to be on you. That’s where it got in my career. It’s a full circle serendipitous moment to finally get an opportunity to play and ball out on this stage, the biggest stage in basketball, while also seeing every single phase of Pacers basketball. -via HoopsHype / May 21, 2024
No. 1 Boston Celtics vs. No. 6 Indiana Pacers. Scout’s outlook: The addition of Siakam is huge for the Pacers, obviously. It gives them a true go-to guy. I wasn’t sure how he would be integrated, but he’s fit in quite well. I love the way they play. They share the ball. It all starts with Haliburton. They move it. It’s not an accident that they’re the highest-scoring team, because they play team basketball and they’ve got a lot of guys who can shoot it. I think their bench is better than Boston’s bench. I would take (Obi) Toppin, (T.J.) McConnell, (Ben) Sheppard and (Isaiah) Jackson over (Sam) Hauser, (Payton) Pritchard and (Luke) Kornet. … The absence of Porziņģis is going to be a factor since he’ll miss the first two games, and I think that gives the Pacers an advantage. I mean, who would you rather have, (Myles) Turner or (Al) Horford? Right now, I think you’d rather have Turner. -via New York Times / May 21, 2024
ClutchPoints: Tyrese Haliburton: “I was thirsty!” Pacers PR: “It’s all good. I was trying to be subtle.” Pascal Siakam: “That was NOT subtle.” A Pacers staff member removed a non-NBA sponsor beverage during their press conference last night 🤣 (via @iPacersblog) pic.twitter.com/6sjHzMqbLk -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 21, 2024
ClutchPoints: Tyrese Haliburton is COLD for this 💀 He wore a hoodie with Reggie Miller on it with the choke sign at his presser following the Pacers’ Game 7 win vs. the Knicks. (via @AngelaMoryanTV) pic.twitter.com/qnAw9H46hV -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 19, 2024