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NBA Summer League: 5 Takeaways From Week One

By Ezra Siegel

Jul 10, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots against the defense of Los Angeles Lakers center Robert Upshaw (12) during an NBA Summer League game at Thomas & Mack Center. Minnesota won the game 81-68. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 10, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots against the defense of Los Angeles Lakers center Robert Upshaw (12) during an NBA Summer League game at Thomas & Mack Center. Minnesota won the game 81-68. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Myles Turner (Texas) greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number eleven overall pick to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Myles Turner (Texas) greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number eleven overall pick to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Myles Turner Can Do It All

Out of all the rookies that have taken the court so far, Turner may have been the most impressive.

In three performances for the Indiana Pacers in the Orlando Summer League, Turner was the best player on the floor. He showed off his elite knack for rejecting shots and displayed a smooth jumper on his way to averaging around 19 points, eight rebounds a whopping four blocks per game while shooting over 60 percent from the floor.

Turner’s offensive efficiency is extremely encouraging for Pacers fans, as he was able to get the ball in the post and create offense with silky turnaround jumpers and a blend of inside post moves that he was unable to show at Texas, mostly due to limited playing time and Rick Barnes’ system.

Another area that Turner showed more polish than originally thought was in pick-and-roll situations. Turner excelled as the roll man with spot up jumpers on pick and pops, as well as finishing inside on lobs and dump offs after setting the screen.

As expected, Turner controlled the paint on defense while blocking an impressive 10 percent of available shots while on the floor. With Roy Hibbert‘s departure, the Pacers will desperately need Turner’s shot blocking as they try to get back in the playoff mix in the East.

If Turner can build upon his performance in Orlando and continue to bulk up, he will have an excellent chance of being an immediate contributor for Indiana.

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