Naming a child after a pro athlete is common. There are plenty of Peytons, Kobes and Jordans out there. Here's a new one.

Myles Turner is the longest tenured player on the Indiana Pacers roster, so it stands to reason that he’s going to have quite a bit of a following among Pacers fans. Turner has withstood constant trade rumors and has become one of the most respected members of the team.

An Indiana couple has honored Pacers’ starting center Myles Turner in a unique way: naming their newborn child after him. Indy sports superfan George Turner, who goes by gturn3796 on Twitter, posted pictures Tuesday welcoming his new son to the world.

Pacers center Myles Turner will miss Wednesday night's game against the Bulls with an illness. Former IU star Thomas Bryant will start in his stead.