The Myles Turner we saw before the All-Star break wasn’t Myles Turner. That version of Turner wasn’t who the Indiana Pacers expected in his third season as a pro.
It didn’t help his season began with a concussion that sidelined him for seven games. Even in the 32 games in between that injury and the dunk that took him out for another nine, his 13.7 points and 6.3 rebounds a game signified a regression from the season before. His shooting fell below 50% and his 3-point percentage was right at the Mendoza line that is 33%.