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Turner Has Unique Perspective on COVID-19

Pacers center Myles Turner knows firsthand the impact of COVID-19.

Not long after the NBA suspended its season on March 11, Turner's father David tested positive for the virus. The elder Turner was eventually admitted to a hospital in the Dallas area for a number of days, isolated from the rest of his family.

Thankfully, David Turner's condition eventually improved, allowing him to be discharged and return home.

"His recovery process took a while," Myles Turner told reporters on a conference call on Tuesday. "He was on oxygen for a little bit. He's better now, but it was definitely scary at the time.