Indiana Pacers: Myles Turner Achieves Rare Playoff Feat Not Seen Since 2010 Dwight Howard 7 Apr 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) fight for the ball during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

'Tired of Taking Damned Shoulders and Elbows to the Chest' – Milwaukee Bucks’ New Signing is Excited to Team Up With Giannis Antetokounmpo

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated Jul 12, 2025 8:19 AM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks recently introduced Myles Turner as their newest player after signing him on a four-year, $107 million contract this offseason, which was made possible after the team waived and stretched Damian Lillard’s mammoth contract.

Now that he is with the Milwaukee Bucks, Turner is relieved that he’ll no longer have to deal with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the defensive end of the floor (except probably during practice).

“I was tired of taking damned shoulders and elbows to the chest all the time,” Turner quipped about Antetokounmpo via ESPN’s Michael C. Wright. ” I’ve played against Giannis for quite some time now. Very familiar with his game and what he’s capable of. I do see a seamless fit.”

Detroit Pistons Urged to Make Big Giannis Antetokounmpo Pursuit by 1 Analyst 8 Apr 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) defends during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

“I think our fit is going to be a pretty cohesive fit. But not even that, I just look at this roster and I’ve competed against these guys. There’s a respect from afar of just how they go about their business. I just think that there’s a real belief in this organization. I’ve aligned myself with that,” he added.

Milwaukee Bucks News: Doc Rivers addresses the shocking release of Damian Lillard

For the first time since the Milwaukee Bucks cut Damian Lillard, Doc Rivers has spoken publicly about the decision, and the veteran tactician admitted that Lillard’s Achilles injury played a huge role in the move.

Oct 28, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers talks to Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

“Obviously, we’re signing Myles Turner. That’s the regroup part of it,” Rivers said in Las Vegas. “But it’s still a human game. Dame is just a great dude. Forget the basketball part.”

“He’s done everything right throughout his career,” he continued. “He’s done everything that a franchise can ask for if you’re trying to win. So he did all the good stuff for us. Obviously, we weren’t going to have him this year with the injury. But you don’t just lose a player, you lose a person. That’s a tough loss for your franchise.”