Myles Turner says Giannis Antotekounmpo 'showed up whenever he wants' for Bucks

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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 commented on Giannis Antetokounmpo's presence.
Turner signed a four-year, $108 million contract with the Bucks.
He previously played for the Indiana Pacers for 10 seasons.
Turner discussed these changes on his podcast with Breanna Stewart.

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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.