Could Myles Turner be the Rudy Gobert for the Golden State Warriors?

The Utah Jazz are proving that having a superstar alongside a defensive-minded center can work in the modern-day NBA. Could the Golden State Warriors attempt to make their own superstar-rim protector duo by trading for Myler Turner?

Turner will be one of the most talked-about players over the next few months. After the Pacers lost to the Wizards in the play-in tournament after destroying the Hornets, questions were started to be raised about the potential of their roster.

The Golden State Warriors have the assets to make a trade for center Myler Turner a possibility, but should they make the move?

The Indiana Pacers moved on from Victor Oladipo this past season. While there’s no denying Turner is a different player and provides different value, he could be gone as well if they move more towards Caris LeVert and more long-term options.

Because of Turner, the Pacers ranked first in the NBA in blocks per game. He led the league in the category at 3.4 per game. It was the second time in his career that he managed to claim the top blocker spot.

That’s the type of presence the Warriors could use. Golden State was in the back half of the league in blocks per game. While the 7-foot Wiseman could mature into that option, he’s not yet, and he may never be that dominant in the paint.

On top of being a dominant paint presence, Turner can shoot from deep, so he may have that on Gobert. Turner hit 1.5 threes per game, shooting just over 33 percent from deep. Also, obviously, the Warriors would have to trade for Turner, costing them potentially Wiseman and other assets.

Now, what Turner may cost is vastly important.

Turner will be under contract for the next two seasons and is set to make $18 million in both. That’s not a bad deal, but it is one that would force the Warriors to include small forward Andrew Wiggins, who had a good season with Golden State.

Giving up Wiseman and Wiggins seems like a solid amount for Turner, but alongside Draymond Green, he could be an absolute force. The Jazz proved that you can have a defensive-focused big man and thrive.

If anyone else could replicate that, it’s the Warriors. Considering Green has lost his touch from deep, it’s very important that Turner can hit from downtown, making a trade even more of a win for the Warriors.