Myles Turner details desire to be 50/40/90 player for Indiana Pacers on Setting The Pace podcast
Myles Turner is one of the best shooting big men in the NBA, but the Indiana Pacers center wants to be even better.
Turner joined hosts Alex Golden and Michael Facci on the Setting The Pace podcast, and he discussed his desire to improve his efficiency in the coming season. Last year, his 65.1% true shooting percentage ranked 16th in the entire NBA. But the veteran center thinks he can be better.
"Working on multiple things. Obviously, still improving my shot. Get my numbers up there. I really strive to be like a 50/40/90 guy," Turner said when asked about what he is working on in the offseason. "I think it's possible... a lofty goal at that, but something I know I'm capable of doing."
The eight-year pro has always been one of the best shooting big men in the NBA. Last season, only five centers had a better three-point percentage than Turner, per Basketball Reference, and he has knocked down 35.3% of his outside shots during his career. He fits in well in the modern game.
Now, he is chasing the 50/40/90 club, one of the most exclusive groups when it comes to shooting efficiency. Turner has reached a 50% field goal percentage three times before, but he has never achieved 40% from deep or 90% from the charity stripe.
That's why the big man is working on his shot. He feels like he has room to grow in the accuracy department.
"And really, 50/40/90 is obviously a big goal for me as well. I think that's something that I think is attainable," Turner said on the podcast.
The big man shared a few weeks ago at his basketball camp that he has improved his health this offseason. The 27-year old is looking forward to the season, one in which the Pacers are expected to improve.
Indiana's longest-tenured player discussed many more topics on Setting The Pace, including other skills he is working on, goals he has for the 2023-24 season, Rick Carlisle, various members of the Pacers, uniforms, and more. The whole episode can be found here.
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