Tyrese Haliburton is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers. He was drafted 12th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2020 NBA draft and later traded to the Pacers in 2022. He’s a two-time NBA All-Star (2023, 2024) and was named to the All-NBA Third Team in 2024. Haliburton also led the Pacers to their first NBA Finals appearance in 25 years during the 2024-2025 season.Â
This video is an original documentary about Tyrese Haliburton’s rise to stardom:
Here’s a more detailed look at his career:
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Early Life and High School:Haliburton grew up in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and played high school basketball for Oshkosh North, leading them to a state championship during his senior year.Â
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College Career:He played college basketball at Iowa State University for two seasons before declaring for the NBA draft.Â
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NBA Draft and Sacramento Kings:Haliburton was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in 2020.Â
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Trade to Indiana Pacers:He was traded to the Indiana Pacers in February 2022 as part of a package for Domantas Sabonis.Â
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Pacers Career:Haliburton’s time with the Pacers has been marked by significant improvement and accolades. He became a first-time All-Star in 2023, averaging 20.7 points, 10.4 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. In the 2023-24 season, he was named to the All-NBA Third Team.Â
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2025 NBA Finals Appearance:Haliburton led the Pacers to the NBA Finals in 2025, a historic achievement for the franchise.Â
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Injury in Game 7:He suffered a right leg injury in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, which was later revealed to be a torn Achilles tendon.Â
You can watch this video to see Tyrese Haliburton’s highlights in the NBA Finals:
