The Los Angeles Lakers have had a tough time at the start of this season. With a 2-5 record so far, the Lakers are currently in 13th place in the Western Conference. Be it their lackluster three-point shooting or troubles with Russell Westbrook, the Lakers have not gotten on to a great start. LeBron James and co. have also been dealing with nagging injuries constantly. And that has led some fans to wonder why the Lakers’ front office hasn?t made some roster changes.?
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Fans are constantly voicing their concerns with the Lakers roster and their lack of depth for three-point shooting. Another issue is the injuries that Anthony Davis has been dealing with so far. This is making them think the Lakers should make some trades to bolster their roster going forward.
Myles Turner looking for a big payday
One player that has been constantly linked to the Los Angeles Lakers recently is the Indiana Pacers? center, Myles Turner. The 6’11” center has only played three games for the Pacers this season. However, Laker fans are eager to see him donning a purple and gold jersey.
And with the latest contract that Myles Turner is seeking from the Indiana Pacers, fans can?t help but go bonkers over it. Turner had signed a four-year, $80 million contract with Indiana at the start of the 2019-20 NBA season.
Now with Turner?s contract expiring, he is set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. And the Texas native is reportedly seeking more than $20 million as an annual salary after his contract expires. NBA fans reacted to the latest news surrounding Turner.
Report: Myles Turner could seek over $20M annually in free agency https://t.co/QmbGsTeN0X
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) November 3, 2022
Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:
https://twitter.com/lmdrop/status/1588197760242946048?s=20&t=nQRokm-uxdff_hT9P8DoUA
He's not a $200m player. He's not better than AD and he misses 40 games a year. He can't carry any team, and he's a #3 guy on a great team. I'd trade wiseman for him to continue winning right now, and he's still young.
— Andre Levingston (@drelevingston) November 3, 2022
Seek but will he get it? Never know but I kinda doubt it. But players have been overpaid before. Chandler Parsons anyone?
— Rixx (@Ethanrix23) November 3, 2022
https://twitter.com/WadeBLVDszn/status/1588189761180663810?s=20&t=nQRokm-uxdff_hT9P8DoUA
I would be shocked if he only gets 20 a year lol
— Young Simba (@the2kmessiah) November 3, 2022
Coming from a pacers fan who has watched him play his entire career: he isn’t worth 20+ million. He only really does one thing great and that’s shot blocking. Other than that he is pretty mediocre at everything else, and he quite literally has ZERO post game.
— SMan (@streams_man) November 3, 2022
With Turner seeking such a big amount, fans couldn?t help but share their thoughts on him on social media. One fan commented, ?That?s why he?s getting traded.??
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Fans do not see Turner getting such a massive contract
Fans don?t seem to be in the favor of Turner deserving such a big payday. Notably, Turner has been dealing with injuries for the last two seasons. He did not play over 50 games for the past two seasons in the NBA.
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Turner is a good three-point shooting big and he is also an excellent rim protector in the paint as well. Los Angeles Lakes?fans have often linked him to play alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis.?
Do you think Myles Turner will be a good addition to the Lakers roster? Let us know in the comments below.