Myles Turner
A defensive anchor who reshaped his team's identity with elite shot-blocking and a crucial modernized three-point shot.
Born 1996 (age 30)·American basketball player·Birthday: March 24·Millennials
Biography
Myles Turner entered the NBA as a raw, long-limbed prospect from Texas and spent a decade molding himself into the prototype of the modern NBA center. Drafted by the Indiana Pacers, he didn't just join the team—he eventually became its defensive soul. Turner led the league in blocks twice, using his timing and wingspan to patrol the paint and deter drives, earning a reputation as one of the game's premier rim protectors. His evolution wasn't just defensive; recognizing the direction of the league, he diligently expanded his game to the three-point line, transforming from a traditional big into a reliable floor-spacing threat. This dual-threat capability made him indispensable, and he was a central figure in the Pacers' run to the 2025 NBA Finals, a testament to his growth and impact. After ten seasons defining Pacers basketball, his move to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2025 signaled a new chapter for a player whose game was built for longevity.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Myles was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Myles Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Myles's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Led the NBA in total blocks for the 2018-19 and 2020-21 seasons.
- Played a central role in the Indiana Pacers' journey to the 2025 NBA Finals.
- Holds the Indiana Pacers franchise record for most career blocked shots.
Did You Know?
He is an avid collector of sneakers and has a massive personal collection.
He was a standout high school player in Texas and participated in the McDonald's All-American Game.
He hosts an annual charity bowling event in Indianapolis called 'Strike for Kids.'
“I take a lot of pride in protecting the rim. It's a lost art, and I want to be the guy who keeps it alive.”
