Texas Ex Myles Turner offers wise words for NBA-bound talent

The Pacers standout used criticism from his own draft experience as motivation.

By Cody Daniel@CodyDanielSBN Jun 23, 2016, 2:03pm CDT

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When Myles Turner elected to take his chances with the NBA after only one season at Texas, many criticized the former five-star recruit. After experiencing first-hand what kind of praise and criticism the former college talents awaiting tonight’s NBA Draft, and now having proven any doubters wrong after an exceptional rookie season with the Indiana Pacers, Turner took to Instagram to provide some wise words for those next up:

My ADVICE for everyone about to fulfill a lifelong dream tonight... It's not about what # you get drafted, what city you go to or any of that non sense. People are going to talk, people want to see you fail no matter who you are, at this point I almost think it's human nature. Bottom line if you can hoop you can hoop no matter if your drafted #1 or #60. Relish in the moment tonight and this weekend but come Monday know your in a dog eat dog Bussiness and you're truly the CEO of your own multi million dollar company. I didn't get that at first either but experience is everything. I've obviously only played one season so it's not like I have a whole bunch of experience myself but I've been blessed to be in a locker room with great veterans who have taught me and are still teaching me the ways around this league. I'm also not slandering whoever wrote this article everyone has their opinions. But I hung this up on the ceiling in my room so I can wake up every morning and keep myself motivated. I wish each and everyone one of you the best of luck and I guess until the first game of this season according to my vets we'll be fellow "rooks" @nba P.S. Whoever gets drafted here I hope you like breadsticks

A photo posted by Myles Turner (@turner_myles) on Jun 23, 2016 at 10:20am PDT

One thing Turner must be applauded on is his maturity and professionalism. Although he’s only got one year of experience under his belt, Turner already seems wise beyond his years. And Turner’s words could prove especially true for those like Texas’ Prince Ibeh and Isaiah Taylor, whom may not even hear their name called at all.

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