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2017-18 Pacers Player Reviews: Myles Turner

By Ryan Eggers

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 29: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 29, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 29: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 29, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 05: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers looks on during a game against the Washington Wizards at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on February 5, 2018, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Wizards won 111-102. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

What’s next for Myles Turner?

Turner’s future is certainly in question here in Indiana. He and Sabonis have both proven themselves to have star potential at the five spot, and both have also proven that they don’t play well when they share the floor: the Pacers were -0.9 per 100 possessions with them both on the floor, as opposed to +2.4 with just Turner and +1.1 with just Sabonis.

Not to mention, the Pacers probably can’t afford to keep them both. And they’re both going to get paid fairly soon, with Turner eligible for restricted free agency next summer.

They both played very well, and they both take on the center position differently. As far as “who’s better”, it’s fair to say that it’s probably a push, considering the regular season and playoffs combined. That’s a debate that will surely go on all summer, and likely until one of the players is traded.

Still, Turner’s potential can’t be ignored. If someone was keeping a physical list of 7-footers who can shoot from deep and protect the rim, they’d be wasting paper because it is a really short list. Turner has the skills that could bring the new era of blue and gold to new heights, but he has to do the little things as well. If he can develop a body in the post as well as improve on his 3-ball, he’ll be a threat for years to come.

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The question is, are the Pacers willing to wait, or will they invest in Sabonis, who’s already more battle-ready in the paint? Only time will tell, and it’s probably the biggest question with this Pacers roster for the foreseeable future.

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