Following up his formal post-signing introduction, the Milwaukee Bucks social team gave fans a more personal Myles Turner introduction in a casual Q&A session with the roster’s new classmate. First-day-of-school-style, Turner rattled off a number of things about himself, including his favorite player growing up, his preferred emoji, his hobbies, and what job he’d have if he wasn’t an NBA star. One thing that might surprise people, he was asked? Being a cat dad. “MT” loves his feline fur babies.
New arrival opens up on fave players and Lego sets in homely sit-down with Milwaukee Bucks crew
Coming from the hated Pacers, Turner has nonetheless been welcomed with open arms by most Bucks fans. If anyone hates him now, it’s his ex-supporters in Indiana, outraged at his so-called defection even though all the front office had to do was pay him. Losers, weepers.
For his favorite childhood player, Turner named Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki. The choice makes sense when one considers that Dirk paved the way for the era of stretch fives like Turner. The Mavericks legend was still playing when Turner entered the league in 2015-16, and would continue to do so through the latter’s fourth season. Turner is living up to the model, shooting a career-best 39.6% from deep last year on a career-high 156 makes.
For gettig him into basketball, the 10-year veteran credits his parents. His first NBA jersey? Dwayne Wade, another call-back to the legends of the 2000s and 2010s.
Unsurprisingly, Turner listed Legos among his hobbies, a passion for which he became famous last season after an on-court kerfuffle with Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart. The UCS Death Star model is the prize of his collection. “They’re coming out with another one this year, so, stay tuned,” Turner said with a wink.
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Turner also named being outdoors, family time, and following pop culture as some of his top activities. He is well-known for his sideline outfits. Pairing him up with Kyle Kuzma and his outlandish attire might cause the NBA fashion world to explode if there is a game they both sit out.
“Most used or favorite emoji is this one right here,” Turner said, raising his hand to his head in a salute: 🫡.
Fun fact: “I’m a cat dad. I love cats, and not a lot of people are into that, they’re on the dog side of things. But, you know, cats, they might change your life.”
As for his hypothetical non-NBA vocation: “I’d probably be a psychologist. I enjoy the mind and what not.”
Aware of the Bucks-Pacers rivalry, Turner was hesitant to name Indiana assassin Reggie Miller as the “most famous contact” on his phone.
“Well, I guess, I can’t say Reggie Miller. Let me think of another one. You could say…Shaquille O’Neal.”
Bucks fans already know Turner finds humor in the irony of his turncoat transition from the video he posted after the signing was announced. The Fiserv Forum can’t wait to see him at center-court for tipoff in Milwaukee’s home opener.
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