We hear it all the time. We have been hearing it since the Indiana Pacers drafted him 11th overall in 2015. “Myles Turner is going to break out this year.” He always seems to top potential most improved player lists and, so far, hasn’t lived up to this expectation.
From his second to his third season, Turner’s points per game decreased by 1.8, rebounds decreased by 0.6, blocks decreased by 0.3, and assists remained the same. Turner’s field goal percentage dropped by around 3% and his three-point shooting increased by about 1%. These increases are marginal and the tape remained largely unchanged from year to year.