In the NBA, rivalries extend far beyond the hardwood. Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner proved that with his latest trolling masterpiece aimed squarely at Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart. After the Pacers’ 133-119 victory on Wednesday night, Turner couldn’t resist taking a Lego-themed jab at his heated rival.
Trash Talk Reignites in Pacers-Pistons Rematch
The bad blood between Turner and Stewart traces back to their Jan. 16 matchup, a 111-100 Pacers win. As the final seconds ticked away, words were exchanged between multiple players on both sides. Stewart allegedly crossed a line by telling Turner, “You play with Legos.”
Fast forward to the rematch, and Turner made sure to have the last laugh. The Pacers center dropped 24 points in the decisive win, then headed straight to social media for a clever clapback at Stewart.
Myles Turner Unveils “Darth Myles” Lego Creation
Turner posted a picture of a 7-foot-2 Lego version of himself as “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader, cheekily captioned “Darth Myles.” In a subtle yet biting accompanying message, he wrote: “You ‘Played’ Yourself.”
You “Played” Yourself
– Myles Turner, @Original_Turner on Twitter
The 100,000 piece Lego behemoth is Turner’s latest and largest creation, showcasing his well-documented love for the iconic building blocks. His social media feeds are filled with complex Lego sets like Hogwarts Castle, the Avengers Tower, and the Titanic.
Isaiah Stewart Ejected in Heated Rematch
As if being the subject of Turner’s trolling wasn’t bad enough, Stewart had an even rougher night on the court. The Pistons center was ejected in the second quarter after a flagrant 2 foul on Pacers backup big man Thomas Bryant.
With Indiana and Detroit not scheduled to meet again this season, Turner decisively claimed the last word in their simmering feud. However, the young centers could potentially cross paths again if their teams collide in the playoffs.
NBA Twitter Explodes over Lego Drama
Turner’s Lego clapback immediately went viral, sparking a wave of reactions across NBA Twitter. Fans and media personalities alike weighed in on the unique trash talk:
- Fans raved over Turner’s elite Lego skills and devious sense of humor
- Media debated if “Darth Myles” was Turner’s most savage troll job yet
- Podcast hosts fantasized about more NBA stars channeling beefs into Lego form
In a league that thrives on drama, Turner’s creativity and willingness to go outside the box earned widespread acclaim. With both the Pacers and Pistons on the rise, this budding rivalry between ascending centers may just be getting started.
