Myles Turner is putting real money behind the hometown love.
The Milwaukee Bucks center said on social media that he has partnered with the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District and pledged $2 million over the next 20 years to its athletic department, with every middle school and both high schools set to benefit.
“It’s Official! In Partnership With My Hometown Hurst Euless Bedford I Have Pledged 2 Million Dollars Over The Next 20 Years To @hebisd Athletic Department Benefiting Every Middle School & Both High Schools!
It’s An Honor To Have My Name Synonymous With The Cities That Raised Me! pic.twitter.com/8DJcBs5hFz”
Turner’s roots in the area run deep. He attended Trinity High School in Euless, Texas, and emerged as a top-10 prospect in the class of 2014 after a senior season that saw him average 18.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 6.8 blocks. He helped lead the Trojans to a 24-7 record before they were upset by Coppell High School, 47-43, in the first round of the Class 5A state playoffs.
He also played in the 2014 McDonald’s All-American Boys Game, finishing with seven points and seven rebounds.
Turner stayed in Texas for college, committing to the University of Texas at Austin. In one season with the Longhorns, he put up 10.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and a conference-high 2.6 blocks per game.
His college resume also included Big 12 All-Defense, Big 12 All-Freshman, All-Big 12 Third Team and Big 12 Rookie of the Year honors.
The Pacers selected Turner with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, and he spent 10 seasons in Indiana before signing a four-year, $108.9 million contract with the Bucks last year.
This summer has already brought another major donation from Turner. A few weeks ago, he gave $1 million to the local nonprofit Empowering the Masses through his W.A.R.M.
Foundation, which stands for Work As Role Models. The organization provides workforce training, life skills and nutritional services to the community.
“The DFW Metroplex Has Always Been There For Me! Looking Forward To This Decade Long Commitment With @EmpoweringDFW https://t.co/xFPm1gdZat”
And Turner hasn’t limited his Texas ties to donations. He also invited his Milwaukee teammates to a minicamp in Austin, Texas, as a new-look Bucks team works to build chemistry and prove the multiple doubters wrong.
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