Myles Turner Booed Returning to Pacers Despite Bucks 117-115 Win

Myles Turner's first game back at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as a Milwaukee Buck was marked by a hostile reception from Indiana Pacers fans, who booed him even during a tribute video honoring his decade-long tenure with the franchise. Turner responded to the boos by miming the closing of a book, signaling his closure with the Pacers, and later acknowledged feeling disheartened by the fans' reaction. Despite the tension, Turner contributed defensively with five blocks and seven rebounds in the Bucks' 117-115 victory, which was sealed by a game-winning buzzer-beater from Giannis Antetokounmpo. Giannis publicly defended Turner, highlighting his decade of service with the Pacers and condemning the fans' disrespect, emphasizing Turner's value both to Indiana and Milwaukee. The rivalry between the Bucks and Pacers, intensified by recent playoff matchups, likely fueled the animosity, especially given Turner's free agency move to a direct rival rather than a neutral team. While some fans expressed mixed feelings, the overall tone was one of frustration and betrayal toward Turner, underscoring the complicated emotions surrounding player loyalty and career moves in professional sports.