Myles Turner

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Q: “From your perspective what has been the biggest lesson learned while playing under Coach Barnes at the University of Texas?”

A: “The best thing I learned was the importance of details. He stressed that a lot to me especially when talking about the paint. He was sure to teach me about the many different angles used to create space for yourself.”

Q:  “As an elite athlete since a young age, what keeps you focused?”

A: “My family. My family is what keeps me motivated and focused each day. So anytime there is a problem or I’m in doubt, I talk to them and they do a good job of keeping me motivated and being there every step of the way.”

Q:  “For young athletes across the globe what are your three keys to success?”

A: “My three keys to success would have to be loyalty, dedication, and competitiveness. You have to be competitive when on the floor, loyal to the game and most importantly dedicated.”

Q:  “What’s been your main focus going into these NBA pre-draft workouts?”

A: “My main focus is to just compete. When in situations like a pre-draft workout you have to compete, you have to be the top dog.”

Q:  “After leaving Denver today what do you hope your lasting impression is?”

A: “I want my lasting impression to be that I’m ready to learn. At the next level you have to pick up on things a lot quicker so that’s what I want to do."

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Prospect Q&A: Myles Turner

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Pre-Draft Workout: June 16

The Denver Nuggets will host the second pre-draft workout of the week on Tuesday, June 16. Tuesday’s lineup will feature six NBA Draft prospects.

TJ McConnell,  the 6’1” point guard from Arizona, was named to the All-PAC 12 First Team last season. He averaged 10.4 points and 6.3 assists in 30.5 minutes per game.

Another point guard will join the workout: 6’0” Keifer Sykes from Wisconsin-Green Bay. Originally from Chicago, he was named the Horizon League Player of the Year twice.

Kelly Oubre, a 6’7” forward from the University of Kansas, has the look of an NBA wing, according to scouts. Oubre was named to the Big 12 All-Newcomer Team last year.

At 6’8”, Greg Whittington will be the other forward at the workout. He averaged 12.1 points and 35.2 minutes in the 13 games he played in last season.

Kendall Gray is a 6’10” forward/center from Delaware State. Gray set a DSU single-season record with 81 blocks and was a 2014-15 MEAC Player of the Year candidate.

Finishing out Tuesday’s prospects is Myles Turner, the 6'11" center from the University of Texas. He averaged 10.1 points in 22.2 minutes last season.

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Nuggets Pre-Draft Workout Preview: June 16

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