
Myles Turner commented on Giannis Antetokounmpo's unpredictable presence for the Bucks, stating he 'showed up whenever he wants.' Turner, who joined the Bucks on a four-year, $108 million contract, noted a cultural shift after leaving the Pacers.
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Myles Turner says Giannis Antotekounmpo 'showed up whenever he wants' for Bucks
Myles Turner changed teams last summer. He didn't know it at the time, but he was also changing cultures.
Turner signed a four-year, $108 million free agent contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, leaving the Indiana Pacers after 10 seasons.
On his "Game Recognize Game" podcast with WNBA star Breanna Stewart, Turner said it didn't take long for him to learn the Bucks ran things differently.
"(Coach) Doc Rivers, he didn't fine anybody," Turner said. "Guys were late all the time. Guys showed up to (watch) film whenever they wanted to show up. Guys were missing meetings. It was one of the craziest things I've ever experienced.
"If the plane took off at 2 o'clock, we weren't leaving until 4:30. I'm being so serious, bro. It was crazy. It got to the point where I knew not to show up until an hour after they said the plane was taking off."
Turner said the relaxed attitude toward details started at the top of the roster.
"Giannis (Antetokounmpo) showed up whenever he wants, really. I think that this just kind of came with the territory," Turner said. "Once I saw what was going down, I just said, 'Man, more power to you.'"
The Bucks finished 32-50, missing the playoffs. Rivers has been replaced Taylor Jenkins, who previously coached the Memphis Grizzlies for six seasons.
Milwaukee has reportedly been listening to trade offers for Antetokounmpo, a two-time league MVP who has played there for 13 seasons.
Myles Turner stated that Giannis Antetokounmpo 'showed up whenever he wants' for the Bucks.
Myles Turner signed a four-year contract worth $108 million with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Myles Turner left the Indiana Pacers after 10 seasons to join the Milwaukee Bucks.
Myles Turner noted that the Bucks ran things differently compared to his previous team, the Indiana Pacers.

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Feb 10, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) scores against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Mar 15, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) looks for a shot against Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (3) in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard lines up a free throw as Indiana hosts the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith (23) rushes up the court Wednesday, March 18, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Apr 1, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) brings the ball up court against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Mar 29, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) celebrates a made basket in the first half against the Miami Heat at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (32) attempts to stop Detroit Pistons forward Tolu Smith (35) on Sunday, April 12, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (77) defends Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) as he shoots during a game Friday, April 10, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Apr 1, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) goes to the basket against Chicago Bulls center Lachlan Olbrich (47) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Indiana Pacers center Micah Potter (11) rushes up the court Sunday, April 12, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) celebrates a throw-point basket Sunday, April 12, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana Pacers guard Johnny Furphy (12) looks to pass during the first half of a game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana Pacers guard Kam Jones (7) rushes up the court Sunday, April 12, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Feb 10, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 10, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 1, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) scores against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Mar 15, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) looks for a shot against Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (3) in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard lines up a free throw as Indiana hosts the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith (23) rushes up the court Wednesday, March 18, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Apr 1, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) brings the ball up court against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Mar 29, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) celebrates a made basket in the first half against the Miami Heat at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (32) attempts to stop Detroit Pistons forward Tolu Smith (35) on Sunday, April 12, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (77) defends Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) as he shoots during a game Friday, April 10, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Apr 1, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) goes to the basket against Chicago Bulls center Lachlan Olbrich (47) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers center Micah Potter (11) rushes up the court Sunday, April 12, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) celebrates a throw-point basket Sunday, April 12, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Johnny Furphy (12) looks to pass during the first half of a game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Kam Jones (7) rushes up the court Sunday, April 12, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Stewart noted that the New York Liberty assess fines on missed box outs on free throws. Turner said he would welcome that kind of scrutiny.
"Honestly, that's a good one," he said. "I'm not mad at that at all."
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