Myles Turner has strong message for Pacers fans who booed him

Turner was also booed every time he touched the ball. When asked after the game about the reception, he had a blunt message for Pacers fans.

"It's disheartening, man. It was frustrating," Turner said. "You give 10 years of your life, your blood, your sweat, your tears. You take pay cuts. You survive trade rumors. You try to do everything the right way, and sometimes that's not how stuff shakes out. It's cool. I'll take it on the chin.

"I think a lot of people will say I said things, but I think a lot of people want to formulate their own narratives and spin it to whatever they want it to be. It is what it is, man. Like I said, you take it on the chin and you just move on."

Myles Turner was a franchise cornerstone in Indiana

Turner was a fan favorite during his 10-year run with the Pacers. He is an outstanding defender who led the NBA in blocks twice in that span. Turner also helped lead Indiana on an unexpected run to the NBA Finals last season.

After shootaround on Monday, Turner said he was surprised that the Pacers did not make him a contract offer that was similar to the deal he signed with Milwaukee. It is possible that fans didn't appreciate those comments.

Turner finished with nine points, five rebounds and seven blocks in the win over his former team. The boos must have made the result a lot more satisfying.