The external doubt hasn't stopped pouring in since Myles Turner announced that he was signing with the Milwaukee Bucks. Plenty of outsiders don't think the fit will work, even taking it as far as to make a few bold claims. ESPN's Kevin Pelton is among them, saying "Turner's defensive upside isn't quite as high as [Brook} Lopez's." Given Turner's defensive pedigree, that's outrageous.
Turner gives Bucks a defensive upgrade over Lopez
Given Lopez's age and declining mobility, it made sense to swap him out for Turner. While Lopez can still be impactful, the Milwaukee Bucks just got a younger, more versatile option.