Pacers center Myles Turner has embarked on what could be a memorable six-week journey, joining the USA Basketball Men's National Team for the start of training camp in Las Vegas. Turner is vying for a spot on the 12-man team that will represent the United States at the 2019 FIBA World Cup, which will be held in China from Aug. 31 - Sept. 15.
Turner is one of 15 players vying for a spot on this year's team, which is coached by San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. Other candidates includes All-Stars Kyle Lowry, Khris Middleton, and Kemba Walker as well as Turner's former Pacers teammate, Thaddeus Young, who signed with the Chicago Bulls this summer.