Myles Turner

In defending three different positions over a breathtaking 10-second span, Myles Turner confirmed to December 3, 2024’s foes that, after fruitless at-the-rim attempts by both their guards and forwards, perhaps they might need a literal raptor to overcome his reach. Towering over the Toronto Raptors’ entire lineup at 6-foot-11, Turner sees the effects of his rim-protecting reputation in play after leaving both Davion Mitchell and Ochai Agbaji considering alternative plans upon recognizing his paint presence. Unbothered, even as the Raptors’ potential threats thrillingly increased in height one-by-one, Turner conquers a “final boss” of sorts in RJ Barrett, stifling his left-handed flush attempt for a clutch rejection in the game’s final stretch. Toronto would earn a measure of payback in protecting their home floor, dealing the Indiana Pacers an 11-point loss. Turner, though, was business as usual, turning in 16 points (on efficient five-of-nine shooting), alongside seven rebounds, two assists, three blocks, and four 3-pointers.