It was the pairing with Sabonis that highlighted the Pacers’ need to get rid of one big man, just like the Sacramento Kings had one point guard too many — thus creating a natural trade partner in the 2021-22 season. By then Turner had already had his name linked to any and everybody. “It was a lot of things. You know, my first initial emotions was, you feel a little rejected,” Turner said to Yahoo Sports. “You feel like your value doesn’t hold the same weight you thought it did, but then you start to learn it’s just part of a business.” -via Yahoo! Sports / June 11, 2025
