Myles Turner has carved himself out a respectable start to his NBA career. He’s a solid and dependable big man for the Pacers, with a hard hat and lunch pail reputation. Two finishes as the league’s blocks leader (2019 and 2021) speak to how much of a talented throwback he is. Turner isn’t exactly known for being cool and flashy with a tunnel outfit.
And yet, Friday night saw the big man flash a little taste of his style before Indiana’s game with the Pistons. I don’t really know what it is, but it sure seems like it might have been in reference to, or somewhat influenced by Kyle Kuzma’s long sleeves earlier this season.
NBA Twitter could not get more ruthless about it with Turner.
This giving me inflatable man vibes 😂 @Original_Turner pic.twitter.com/qYYEQKHZGD
— Overtime (@overtime) March 4, 2022
Myles Turner's fit looks like it was designed by Dr. Seuss 👀
(via @Pacers) pic.twitter.com/6QduHuEcjZ
— Yahoo Sports NBA (@YahooSportsNBA) March 5, 2022
So……..
Was this the look Myles Turner was goin for today? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/Pek6QCg01a
— Sho (@_ItsSho) March 5, 2022
Myles Turner pulling up to the game like pic.twitter.com/vqNWstRgtZ
— Corey D (@coreydunn51) March 5, 2022
His sleeves are too long. https://t.co/vh2V2YKfZL
— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) March 5, 2022
I can’t explain it but this is how mountain dew makes you feel when you’re 11 https://t.co/mHgmkZTrlY
— DCL (@DylanLathrop) March 5, 2022
That’s actually three kids standing on top of each other. https://t.co/iXK8EuzDqX
— Zach Osowski (@Zach_Osowski) March 5, 2022
Then again, upon reflection, Turner might be the kind of guy to have a little fun with his tunnel outfit here and now.
I mean, he did dress like Darth Vader and had his own stormtroopers once.
Myles Turner does not play around when it comes to Star Wars night. 😆
(via @Pacers) pic.twitter.com/hOhur2ERK4
— Longhorn Network (@LonghornNetwork) December 30, 2021
The sleeves were admittedly a little much, but so was putting on the get-up of a Star Wars character. But hey, no huge judgement for Turner here. Do what makes you happy. The Pistons would beat Turner’s Pacers, 111-106, but that’s not what’s important.
