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17. Myles Turner

17. Myles Turner

Myles Turner has been in the NBA for eight seasons now, all of which with the Pacers, where he has become one of the game's best blockers. 

Chosen 11th Overall in 2015 from the University of Texas, Turner was a Second Team All-Rookie and averaged 10.3 Points per Game.  After his rookie year, Turner has never had a season since where he dipped below 12 Points per Game, but he has grown his Rebounding and Blocking numbers since his rookie year.  In 2018-19, Turner would lead the NBA in Blocks per Game (2.7), and as would do so again in 2020/21 with 3.4.  He enters this season with a six-year streak of top five finishes in Blocks per Game, and should add to it this season.

For a Center, his rebounding numbers are low, but this can still improve.  As he is still with Indiana, he should easily climb much higher on this list.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Center
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 11th Overall in the NBA Draft 6/25/15.
  • Games Played: 493
  • Per Game Averages: 28.8 MP
    .546 eFG%
    .771 FT%
    13.4 PTS
    6.8 RB
    1.2 AST
    0.7 STL
    2.3 BLK

    26 Playoff Games
    30.7 MP
    .530 eFG%
    .631 FT%
    11.7 PTS
    6.8 RB
    0.7 AST
    0.5 STL
    2.1 BLK
  • Advanced Stats: 17.2 PER
    .576 TS%
    10.1 VORP
    38.2 WS

    26 Playoff Games
    13.8 PER
    .550 TS%
    0.1 VORP
    12.1 WS
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Second Team All-Rookie (2016)
    Most Blocks (2018-19)
    Most Blocks per Game (2018-19 & 2020-21)
    Highest Block Percentage (2018-19 & 2020-21)

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