Tyrese Haliburton: The Maestro of Modern Basketball

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Tyrese haliburton

Born under the rare leap year date of February 29, 2000, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Tyrese Haliburton – affectionately nicknamed “The Haliban” – has orchestrated a basketball symphony that transformed the Indiana Pacers into contenders. This two-time NBA All-Star and two-time All-NBA Third Team selection isn’t just a point guard; he’s a basketball savant redefining playmaking while carrying Indiana to its first NBA Finals appearance in 25 years.

Wisconsin Roots and Meteoric Rise

Raised in a basketball family – father John a referee and former coach, mother Brenda his constant supporter – Haliburton’s biracial heritage shaped his unique perspective. At Oshkosh North High School, he evolved from All-Fox Valley Association second-team sophomore to Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year senior, culminating in a legendary 31-point performance (18/18 FT) to secure the WIAA Division I state championship. His 42-point explosion against West Virginia recruit Jordan McCabe foreshadowed his clutch DNA.

College Brilliance at Iowa State

As a Iowa State Cyclones freshman, Haliburton shattered records with a 17-assist masterpiece against Southern, showcasing an NCAA-leading 4.5 assist-to-turnover ratio. His sophomore year cemented his stardom: a triple-double (22p/12r/10a) against TCU, Big 12 Player of the Week honors twice, and All-Big 12 Second Team recognition despite a season-ending wrist injury. He departed as the only freshman besides Zion Williamson with 50+ steals and 30+ blocks.

Sacramento Detour and Indiana Homecoming

Drafted 12th overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2020, Haliburton earned All-Rookie First Team honors before a seismic trade on February 8, 2022. Sent to Indiana with Buddy Hield for Domantas Sabonis, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle hailed him as an “elite young point guard,” while president Kevin Pritchard declared him the franchise cornerstone – a move Sports Illustrated dubbed a “steal.”

Pacers Ascension: Records and Recognition

  • 2022-23: Earned first All-Star nod (reserve) after historic streaks – first player with 40+ assists and 0 turnovers over 3 games. Delivered iconic moments: a franchise-record 10 threes en route to 43 points with a game-winner against Miami, and a 39-point, 16-assist masterpiece (first Pacer with 30p/15a).

  • 2023-24: Signed a $260 million max extension, then redefined excellence:

    • Historic In-Season Tournament performances, joining LeBron James and Michael Jordan as only players averaging 25p/10a on 50/40% shooting for a month.

    • Record-shattering assists: 20p/20a (0 TO) vs Bulls (joining Chris Paul), followed by 22p/23a vs Knicks (tying Jamaal Tinsley’s franchise record, joining Magic Johnson/John Stockton).

    • Broke Mark Jackson’s single-season assists record (714).

    • Named All-Star starter in Indianapolis, dropping 32 points with 10 threes.

    • Earned All-NBA Third Team after leading Pacers to Eastern Conference Finals (first since 2014), including an 18p/10r/16a triple-double with a game-winning and-one vs Bucks.

2024-25: The Clutch Crown and Finals Run

Haliburton authored the NBA’s most thrilling playoff narrative:

  1. Record-Breaking Precision: Became first with multiple 30p/15a/0 TO games; surpassed Chris Paul’s record for 20p/10a/0 TO games.

  2. Playoff Heroics:

    • First Round: Game-winning layup with 1.3s OT vs Bucks (26p/9a).

    • Second Round: Game-winning three-pointer vs Cavs in Game 2; 31p/8a closeout in Game 5.

    • ECF: Reggie Miller-esque choke gesture after OT-forcing jumper in Game 1 vs Knicks; historic 32p/12r/15a/0 TO triple-double (first ever playoffs) in Game 4; 21p/13a closeout in Game 6.

  3. NBA Finals Lore:

    • Game 1: 0.3-second game-winner – latest Finals winner since Jordan ’97 – completing 15-point comeback (14p/10r). Brian Windhorst declared it “the greatest run of clutch shooting in history.”

    • Game 3: 22p/9r/11a near triple-double for 2-1 lead.

    • Game 6: Played through injury to force Game 7.

    • Game 7: Aggravated leg injury early after hot start, watching Pacers fall short.

Team USA Glory

Haliburton’s playmaking shined globally:

  • 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup: Tournament-leading 6.9 apg, gold medal, All-Tournament Team.

  • 2024 Paris Olympics: Gold medalist, becoming first Iowa State men’s player to achieve this.

The Haliburton Blueprint: Unorthodox Genius

Standing 6’5″, Haliburton defies convention:

  • Elite Playmaker: Orchestrates the NBA’s fastest pace, holding records for assists (season & game) and assist-to-turnover ratio.

  • High-Volume Shooter: An awkward, “kooky” shot – described as “akimbo elbow” with “odd footwork” – that’s devastatingly effective.

  • Clutch Gene: Cemented status as NBA’s premier closer with FOUR playoff game-winners in 2025, including the iconic 0.3s Finals dagger.

The Man Behind “The Haliban”

Haliburton’s Christian faith grounds him (“I go to chapel before games”). He’s cousin to NBA veteran Eddie Jones and Jalen Suggs, shares an Indiana bond with Caitlin Clark, and overcame being voted “Most Overrated” by peers to deliver a legendary Finals run.

Tyrese Haliburton is basketball’s ultimate paradox: a visually unorthodox player producing mathematically perfect results. From Oshkosh to the NBA Finals, his journey is a testament to basketball IQ, unwavering confidence, and clutch brilliance that has resurrected Pacers basketball and redefined point guard excellence.

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS Games started  MPG Minutes per game
 FG% Field goal percentage  3P% 3-point field goal percentage  FT% Free throw percentage
 RPG Rebounds per game  APG Assists per game  SPG Steals per game
 BPG Blocks per game  PPG Points per game  Bold Career high
 * Led the league

NBA

Regular season

 
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2020–21 Sacramento 58 20 30.1 .472 .409 .857 3.0 5.3 1.3 .5 13.0
2021–22 Sacramento 51 51 34.4 .457 .413 .837 3.9 7.4 1.7 .7 14.3
Indiana 26 26 36.1 .502 .416 .849 4.3 9.6 1.8 .6 17.5
2022–23 Indiana 56 56 33.6 .490 .400 .871 3.7 10.4 1.6 .4 20.7
2023–24 Indiana 69 68 32.2 .477 .364 .855 3.9 10.9* 1.2 .7 20.1
2024–25 Indiana 73 73 33.6 .473 .388 .851 3.5 9.2 1.4 .7 18.6
Career 333 294 33.0 .477 .392 .855 3.7 8.8 1.5 .6 17.5
All-Star 2 1 20.5 .750 .700 — 4.0 4.5 .0 .0 25.0

Playoffs

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2024 Indiana 15 15 34.8 .488 .379 .850 4.8 8.2 1.3 .7 18.7
Career 15 15 34.8 .488 .379 .850 4.8 8.2 1.3 .7 18.7

College

 
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19[133] Iowa State 35 34 33.2 .515 .434 .692 3.4 3.6 1.5 .9 6.8
2019–20[133] Iowa State 22 22 36.7 .504 .419 .822 5.9 6.5 2.5 .7 15.2
Career 57 56 34.6 .509 .426 .775 4.4 4.7 1.9 .8 10.1

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