Myles Turner has been in headlines of late as one of the primary trade targets ahead of the NBA trade deadline. The Indiana Pacers have already moved guard Caris LeVert and are reportedly dangling their star frontcourt next.

But the Indiana Pacers center has apparently also made a few waves on TikTok. Turner was asked by a random commenter how it felt to be on a “failing” team and his response was taken way too seriously by those that saw it.

“It sucks tbh…” said the Pacers star. “But then I remember I'm rich so I smile like this 🥲”

But Myles Turner was simply serving up some classic social media clapback with a little mix of sarcasm. After receiving some backlash, the Pacers big man responded to the controversy by retweeting reporter Taylor Tannenbaum's statement defending him.

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“Thank You Taylor! Sheesh! I promise it's not that deep! Y'all are reaching this fine evening,” said Turner.

Myles Turner has been critical of the Pacers organization in the past regarding issues on his role. But he wouldn't go so far as to outright trash his own team with such an elitist comment.

There's a good chance Myles Turner is in a different uniform after the NBA trade deadline but isn't trying to leave on a sour note.