Wouldn’t you say Myles Turner spent a decade becoming part of Indiana’s fabric? But now, his path back to Gainbridge Fieldhouse comes with a sting he can’t shake. The Milwaukee Bucks’ big man returns on Nov. 4, carrying fresh success, a new city that’s welcomed him with open arms, and a lingering sense that his old team stopped believing right when it mattered most.

Because Milwaukee didn’t just sign him, they pretty much reshaped their roster around him. And the Indiana Pacers, however, let a franchise cornerstone walk after years of trade rumors and an Eastern Conference title run. That’s the emotional weight the 29-year-old brings into his first game back.

Myles Turner told ESPN that the wound still feels raw, especially after Indiana’s underwhelming offer and the sudden shift in tone

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