Myles Turner is headed toward a strong NBA career. The Euless Trinity product started at center for the Pacers against the Mavericks.
Carlisle went so far as to call the 7-footer a next-level athlete who embodies the future of the NBA with regard to how big men play.
Pacers' coach Nate McMillan is a bit more subdued.
"This is a new year for him," McMillan said. "He's a talented player. The NBA has a feel for him and respects him, so they're going to guard him and play him a little differently than they did last year.