The postgame conversation with Darren Collison had turned to the topic of Myles Turner, who had just played one of the best games of his career in a 109-101 victory over Washington that had nearly degraded into a man-made disaster.
Collison was promoting Turner, who had just blocked five Wizards shot attempts, as a Defensive Player of the Year candidate, but then began considering the other ways the Pacers' center has impressed lately. That forced him to pause and gather his thoughts.
"I mean, listen," Collison said. "I'm going to be real with you.
"When you look at Myles and the type of player he can be, it's almost scary.