The Indiana Pacers clinched a thrilling victory in Game 6 of their conference finals series against the New York Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Following this impressive win, Myles Turner made a surprising remark regarding the NBA’s Super Team Era.
The Pacers entered the arena with a 3-2 series lead over the Knicks, and they certainly delivered an impressive performance. They dominated the game from start to finish, achieving a decisive victory that sends them to the NBA Finals. Their next opponent will be the Oklahoma City Thunder. During the post-game press conference, Turner shared some intriguing insights about the NBA’s evolving landscape, highlighting a shift from superteams to what he referred to as the “Power of Friendship” era.
“It’s a new blueprint for the league. I think the years of the super teams … it’s not as effective as it once was. The new trend now is just kind of what we’re doing. OKC does the same thing … use the ‘power of friendship’ as how they call it,” Turner said.
"The new trend now is just kind of what we're doing. OKC does the same thing … use the 'power of friendship' as how they call it."
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 1, 2025
Myles Turner on the NBA trending away from super teams ✍️ pic.twitter.com/BRjPb3Y8fF
Turner played 21 minutes in Game 6 against the Knicks, scoring 11 points and grabbing two rebounds. The Pacers secured a 125-108 victory, ending New York’s championship quest this season.
Turner Reflects On A Decade With The Pacers As He Secures First NBA Finals Appearance
The Pacers snagged Turner with the 11th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Since that moment, he’s put on quite the show, excelling as both a center and a power forward for the team. Now, after finally clinching his first-ever NBA Finals appearance, Turner looks back on a decade-long journey with the Pacers, filled with challenges and triumphs, as he gears up for this monumental opportunity.
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“I’ve spent a third of my life here, man. It’s crazy,” Turner said.
"I've spent a third of my life here, man. It's crazy."@Original_Turner speaks on his 10-year journey with the @Pacers as he clinches his first FINALS berth 🥹 pic.twitter.com/oPqJa4be1V
— NBA (@NBA) June 1, 2025
Turner averaged 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks in 72 games this season. The Pacers will play Game 1 of their NBA Finals series against the Thunder at Paycom Center.
