Tracking Myles Turner’s London Experience
The Pacers touched down in London on Monday.
What up London! Just touched down!
— Myles Turner (@Original_Turner) January 9, 2017
Myles got to see “Big Ben” at the Palace of Westminster on Monday night.
Oh hey Ben 👋🏽 pic.twitter.com/JVyxf1fHeK
— Myles Turner (@Original_Turner) January 9, 2017
Myles was able to test out one of London’s iconic phone booths.
The @Pacers rising star @Original_Turner steps out of the phone booth! #NBALondon pic.twitter.com/1qrrAtJo9l
— NBA UK (@NBAUK) January 9, 2017
Tuesday began with a tour of the city on a double-decker bus.
Riding through London on our double-decker bus. #PacersLondon pic.twitter.com/XxmvzqoL2o
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 10, 2017
The Pacers took a team photo following their tour.
Getting together for a team photo. 🇬🇧#PacersLondonpic.twitter.com/sqh8zhGGXc
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 10, 2017
It was practice time for the Pacers after their team photo.
Nate McMillan says, “next bucket wins” towards the end of #PacersLondon @Pacers practice. Blue wins!!!! pic.twitter.com/lUDimJpSCH
— Jeremiah Johnson (@JJFSINDIANA) January 10, 2017
Myles received his first watch at the TISSOT store in London after practice.
Huge S/O to @TISSOT for gifting me my first watch! And for the hospitality in London! Looking forward to the future! pic.twitter.com/880p7moMOd
— Myles Turner (@Original_Turner) January 10, 2017
While at the TISSOT store, Myles got the opportunity to meet up with NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo.
At the @TISSOT store in London, @Original_Turner meets up with the legend Dikembe Mutombo. #PacersLondon pic.twitter.com/qqhVFWxRFY
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 10, 2017
The team had dinner at Kensington Palace.
All suited up for dinner at Kensington Palace. #PacersLondon pic.twitter.com/DUWUCkQBz7
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 10, 2017
Wednesday began by the Pacers leading the Jr. NBA Clinic at London’s O2 Arena.
Almost had it! Coach @Original_Turner was fired up at today’s https://t.co/UbXHB93LRL clinic! #NBALondon pic.twitter.com/clXejt5aKC
— Jr. NBA (@jrnba) January 11, 2017
The Pacers got their first feel of the 02 Arena during Wednesday’s practice.
Pacers going through afternoon practice at the O2 arena. pic.twitter.com/amwwXHqbqX
— David Benner (@PacersDMB) January 11, 2017
The Pacers met soccer star Jan Vertonghen of Tottenham Hotspur after practice.
PG meets with soccer star @JanVertonghen of Tottenham Hotspur! #PacersLondon ⚽️🏀🇬🇧🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/nWKSKVHbvD
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 11, 2017
For the remainder of Wednesday, the focus shifted from sightseeing to preparation for Thursday’s game.
.@QuinnBuckner: “The guys are enjoying London but Nate is trying to get them slowly focused back on the game” at 3 pm ET Thur. #PacersLondon pic.twitter.com/Mz4CRAhi0C
— FOX Sports Indiana (@FSIndiana) January 11, 2017
Before heading to the O2 Arena for Thursday’s morning shoot-around, Myles took some photos with fans.
It may be raining out but @Original_Turner is still making time for photos with fans #PacersLondon #blurrybusphoto pic.twitter.com/M1ao4sUmFa
— Jeremiah Johnson (@JJFSINDIANA) January 12, 2017
The scene was set to welcome the Indiana Pacers and the Denver Nuggets for the game.
Looking good at @TheO2. 🙌 See you back here tomorrow night! #PacersLondon pic.twitter.com/zi9COLxaDn
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 11, 2017
The Pacers arrived at The O2 Arena for the game.
Rodney Stuckey and @yungsmoove21 arrive at @TheO2 for tonight’s game. pic.twitter.com/vq19P6ZoKQ
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 12, 2017
The Pacers were greeted by a warm reception from the crowd when they took the court.
Let’s go! #PacersLondon pic.twitter.com/m6FapZDilV
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 12, 2017
The players wore special Stance socks to match the occasion.
.@Original_Turner reps the 🇬🇧 during pregame warmups. #PacersLondon pic.twitter.com/kCVEDyFLi1
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 12, 2017
The players signed autographs and took pictures with the crowd before the game.
Lots of #Pacers fans in the house! #PacersLondon pic.twitter.com/LrGaZ0Lhk7
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 12, 2017
The starting lineup was given a loud introduction.
Starting intros. #PacersLondon #GoPacers pic.twitter.com/KVrWutVSEi
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 12, 2017
Paul George addressed the crowd on behalf of the Pacers organization.
Thanks, London! – From @Yg_Trece and the Pacers. pic.twitter.com/1Uc8ntXBl9
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 12, 2017
Paul George debuted his new signature shoe, the ‘Nike PG1’.
The debut of the PG1. #PacersLondon pic.twitter.com/7Wox0Gh1HQ
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 12, 2017
The Denver Nuggets won the game by a score of 140-112.
Final from London: Nuggets 140, #Pacers 112@masfresco 20p/4r@Teague0 14p/9a@Thirty2zero 14p/6a pic.twitter.com/upYA8gyKvg
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 12, 2017