Myles Turner is an American professional basketball player who plays for NBA (National Basketball League). He was declared to be drafted by NBA Draft 2015 and was selected by Pacers with the 11th overall pick.
Early Life
Myles Turner was born on 24th March 1996 in Bedford, Texas. His parents are named David and Mary Turner and also has a sister named Mya Turner. He started playing and developed a passion for basketball at the age of being 6 years old. He went to Central Junior High School to attain his education. By the time he was in college, he was already grown to the height of 6 ft. 2 in where he played as a freshman and led his team with 27 wins.
Myles Turner Career
While being in his high school, Turner played AAU basketball for Texas where he developed himself as a professional player and gained recognition as a player while participating in well-known tournaments and camps like in the NBPA Top 100 Camp, Elite 24 invitational, Adidas Nations, The Nike Big Man Skills, LeBron Camp and many more. After he finished his senior seasons, he was one of the last highly sought who was left uncommitted. On 15th October 2018, he signed a four-year contract with Pacers where he was assured with almost $72 million as the contract extension.
On 29th October, he made a big loss to Portland Trail Blazers with an overall score of 103-93 and he turned out to be three blocks to tie James Edward for number eight for the NBA career list. He recorded the season-high points of 26 and rushed for 12 rebounds with an overall scoring of 109-101 win over the Washington Wizards. On 23rd December, he scored 18 points and career-high scoring of 17 rebounds with a 105-89 win over the Wizards. He scored 27 points and 107-100 scored with a loss to Orlando Magic. On 5th March, he scored for the career-high seven blocks with a 105-96 win over the Chicago Bulls. On 18th March, he scored another season-high 28 points with an overall scoring of 106-98 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Myles Turner Biography |
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| Real Name | Myles Christian Turner |
| Birth Date | 24 March 1996 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 25 Years |
| Birth Place | Bedford, Texas, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Aries |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 6’ 11” – in Centimeters – 211 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 116 kg – in Pounds – 255 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 15 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Family |
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| Father | David Turner |
| Mother | Mary Turner |
| Sister | Mya Turner |
| Brother | – |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Central Junior High School |
| College | The University of Texas at Austin |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Single |
| Affair | Yes |
| Girlfriend | Franchesca |
Personal life
Myles Turner is involved in a long-term love affair with Franchesca who belongs to Puerto Rican International and is popularly known to be the girlfriend of Turner. Franchesca is a former basketball player who used to play for Euless Trinity High School in Texas. She has also enrolled herself at the University of Texas. There is very little detail available about when and how the couple met each other. Turner seems to maintain a secretive lifestyle when it comes to his love life. he has also not disclosed much about her family details.
Myles Turner Net Worth
Myles Turner is a professional basketball player who is a successful personality in the industry. He used to play for Texas Longhorns before declaring himself to be drafted by the Pacers in the 2015 NBA Draft. Myles Turner is presumed to earn a net worth of around $18 million.
Trivia
- The time he was rolling between his sophomore and junior years, he turned to be 6 ft and 7 in. But soon he recovered himself and gained almost 30 pounds through a two-a-day weight training regimen that further helped him to improve with the game.
- He was being rated as a five-star recruit by many college basketball analysts and sites like rivals.com
