Tyrese Haliburton comments on Myles Turner’s free agency decision

Myles Turner surprised NBA fans by leaving the Indiana Pacers after a decade with the team, signing a four-year, $107 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. Turner had been a core player for the Pacers throughout his career, culminating in a run to the NBA Finals last season where they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games.

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, who will miss next season due to a torn Achilles, commented on his former teammate's move to a conference rival. Haliburton expressed happiness for Turner, stating he wants to see players get paid and take care of their families. He acknowledged their strong relationship built over playing together but admitted, "I don't like to see that. I don't want to see him in Milwaukee."

Haliburton noted the existing rivalry between the Pacers and Bucks, intensified as the Pacers knocked the Bucks out of the playoffs the last two seasons. He concluded that while there will be intense competition ("there will be smoke") when the teams meet, the underlying sentiment remains respectful: "Basketball is a competition, but it is still love."