NBA forward Myles Turner announced a long‑term pledge of up to $2 million to Hurst‑Euless‑Bedford Independent School District (HEB ISD). The district’s trustees approved naming Trinity High School’s new arena the Myles Turner Fieldhouse, honoring the 2014 graduate who now plays for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Board vote and pledge details

On Sept. 14, HEB ISD trustees voted 6‑0 to adopt the naming agreement. Deputy superintendent of business operations Dobie Williams said the pledge is the largest donation he has witnessed during his tenure with the district.

Turner will contribute $100,000 each year for 20 years through the HEB ISD Education Foundation. He chose a phased approach so schools can rely on consistent annual funding rather than a single lump‑sum payment.

Distribution of funds

Each year, Trinity and L.D. Bell high schools will receive $30,000 for boys’ and girls’ athletics. Junior high schools in Bedford, Central, Euless, Harwood and Hurst will each get $8,000, with the district able to combine portions for shared equipment.

Turner emphasized that the money is meant to benefit the entire district, especially junior‑high students who, like him, discovered their potential on the court.

Beyond the name

The agreement also grants Turner’s nonprofit, Work as Role Models (WARM), access to the arena for basketball camps, clinics and other youth activities. Turner plans to return each summer to run camps and mentor students.

In addition, the Turner family donated $15,000 for a grand piano now used by Trinity’s choir, underscoring Turner’s belief that students should pursue multiple passions.

Community impact

Turner said his legacy is about more than basketball. He hopes the fieldhouse inspires future doctors, firefighters, police officers and other community leaders.

Superintendent Joe Harrington joked, “Measure up to Myles!” as renderings showed a life‑size graphic of the 6‑foot‑11‑inch athlete for students to compare their wingspan.

The arena is nearing completion and could host volleyball events within a month, according to athletic director Mike Fielder.

Turner’s perspective

“I didn’t want it to be just a one‑year, $2 million thing,” Turner told the Fort Worth Report. “When you can actually depend on that funding year by year, you can start to plan for the future.” He added that the voluntary nature of the pledge allows either side to modify the agreement if necessary, but he fully intends to make all 20 payments.

Turner, now a veteran leader with the Bucks and recently elected vice president of the National Basketball Players Association, credited HEB ISD for shaping his leadership style.

Original reporting: Fort Worth Report — read the source article.