When Myles Turner blocks a shot, it’s another reminder of why he is one of the best rim protectors in the NBA and a cornerstone of the Indiana Pacers defense. His 2.7 blocks a game are leading the league this season.
But blocks aren’t always a perfect indicator of defense. If a player is chasing them, they can leave the defense exposed. If they wildly swat the ball, it might just end up out-of-bounds and back in the hands of the opponent.
That isn’t the case with Turner, however. He doesn’t just slap the ball around.