Turner asked Tristan Thompson who his favorite rookie was… [Photo: @mgwalks]
Nice meeting you @Original_Turner #pacersmeetcolts #NationalBestFriendsDay 🏈🏀 pic.twitter.com/Qzo9Tz3Raz
— Lauren H. (@LaurenH_CC) June 8, 2016
First up on Thursday, Turner interviewed Cavaliers veteran Richard Jefferson, who is 15 years older than the Pacers’ center. Turner handled himself very well, asking good questions and appearing relaxed throughout the interview that appeared Facebook Live.
[Click here to watch Turner’s interview with Jefferson.]
#ASMclient @Original_Turner interviewing Richard Jefferson for the @NBA on Facebook live #TeamASM pic.twitter.com/TNCZZLWBlj
— You First Sports USA (@YFsportsUSA) June 9, 2016
Turner then had some fun going out on the basketball court for on-court interviews. While near the podium of fellow big man Tristan Thompson, Turner asked him who his favorite rookie was this season.
Thompson rolled with it and gave a great answer.
“Ummmmmmm. Well, last time I remember he had like dreads,” he said, seeing that Turner changed his hairstyle. “He played for Indiana, but I don’t know where he went. Now I just see like a tall guy from Texas with an afro. I’d say Myles Turner, he’s my favorite.”
Big Bro knows what's up 😌
Lol having fun out here in Cleveland doing Finals festivities pic.twitter.com/JPJR1fQvso— Myles Turner (@Original_Turner) June 9, 2016
Turner then returned to a room at Quicken Loans Arena to interview a player on the other side of the Finals — in Warriors guard Harrison Barnes. [Click here to watch.]
Indiana @Pacers rook @Original_Turner gets behind the 📸 at #NBAFinals Media Availability! pic.twitter.com/R7KMHDquiv
— NBA (@NBA) June 9, 2016
Turner will likely remain in Cleveland for Game 4, set for Friday at 9:00 p.m. ET on ABC. The Warriors have a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.