Myles Turner joined the Milwaukee Bucks (Image via Getty Images) Myles Turner, a long-time competitor of the Milwaukee Bucks, was signed by the team to a four-year, $108.9 million contract this offseason. It shocked the whole NBA community. The agreement was finalized on Sunday. Before his first press conference following the announcement, he was keen to express his gratitude to his fans. So he took his social media for the same. Additionally, he also wrote a heartfelt farewell message to the Indiana Pacers community.
After 10 years with the Indiana Pacers, Myles Turner signs $108.9M deal with the Milwaukee Bucks and moves on
After joining the Indiana Pacers, Myles Turner immediately won over the fans. However, his ten-year Indianapolis chapter came to an official end on Thursday. This is because Myles Turner has left the team and moved on with the Milwaukee Bucks. In a daring move to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo satisfied, the Milwaukee Bucks extended the remaining $113 million on Damian Lillard’s contract. They then released him to create a place for Myles Turner. According to reports, the Indiana Pacers wanted to keep him, but the Milwaukee Bucks’ offer was too good to refuse.Shortly after this, in an emotional letter to his supporters, Myles Turner expressed his gratitude. He took to social media and said: “What’s up y’all? It’s Myles Turner checking in to the Cream City. I’m excited to join the organization, man, and it’s been quite some time, and good news, man, I don’t hate y’all no more, baby. It’s love.” This wasn’t the only heartfelt message he shared for his fans. He also posted a touching parting message on Instagram, addressing his followers and former teammates. He admitted that the decision wasn’t easy and that the Milwaukee Bucks offer came as a shock.
Myles Turner is a dynamic player (Image via Getty Images)
Stating the same, he wrote: “It’s hard to put into words what the past 10 seasons and past 10 years of my life have meant to me… Saying goodbye is never easy, especially so abruptly. Together, we’ve experienced the highest of highs and some of the toughest lows… All of it, the good and the bad, has shaped me into who I am today, and those memories can never be taken from us…”The Milwaukee Bucks supporters are reportedly extremely thrilled about Myles Turner’s entry. Now that the former Indiana Pacers player is ready to start a new chapter in his basketball career, his fans are eager to see him perform. Also read: Myles Turner pens heartfelt goodbye to Indiana Pacers fans after surprise Milwaukee Bucks move ends 10-year Indy journey