Turner slams Pacers fans after joining the Bucks

According to Nico Martinez, a contributor to US sports media F/W. Turner no longer plays for the Pacers, but that hasn't stopped him from speaking out his mind. In a recent interview, the 29-year-old center talked about the criticism he received during his time at the Pacers and said something tough to those who doubt him. As he prepares for the Bucks’ new start, Turner makes it clear that he hasn’t forgotten the ending of the team he once called home.

"I don't know what will happen, I really don't know. I think it will be half and half," said in a chat on NBA TV. "Even when I was still at the Pacers, there were a lot of people who wanted me to leave the team and now they got what they wanted, and now they're still complaining." "Turner didn't elaborate on who he wanted him to leave, but it's no accident that he's been caught up in trade rumors for most of the decade. As a 6-foot-11 big man, his unique skills at the basket are coveted throughout the league, and the Pacers didn't try to keep him out of the headlines. Still, few people expect him to leave when the team reaches its peak.

reached the Eastern Conference Finals in 2024 and then entered the NBA Finals in 2025, the Pacers were seen as a rising team. Meanwhile, Turner is one of their most valuable players, helping them earn respect as a top contender in the East. Last season, he averaged 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 Assisted, the Pacers rely on Miles, who has performed well in games after game. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship.

Turner just appeared in the NBA with his friend and team core Halliburton In the Finals, it was widely expected that he would re-sign with the Pacers and stay here for the next five years. So when he suddenly joined the Bucks without any prior warning, it was shocking almost everyone in the league. Fans never seemed to have fully accepted that he was there, but it was too late to go back.

In Milwaukee, with Antetokounmpo, Turner will have the opportunity to shape his achievements, which starts from the defensive end. Under Giannis, Turner will be firmly placed in the frontcourt role where he can thrive as a franchise guard and an inside anchor. However, for the moment, fans still don't believe him The right decision was made. While some support this decision, others think Turner may have overestimated what the other side is waiting for him. The best thing he can do now is to prove the skeptics wrong with a great performance on the court and show the Bucks fans that he can meet expectations. Whether you see it as bitter or honest, Turner’s message is loud and clear—he remembers who doubted him. Now in Milwaukee, he has a chance to win the championship, and he has a great chance to prove what the Pacers gave up. If he stood up, the sentence may eventually sound more like a prophecy than a stingy.