Tyrese Haliburton

Basketball player for Indiana Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton - Basketball player for Indiana Pacers
Born

February 29th, 2000
25 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 2000, a professional basketball player emerged as a key player in the NBA. After playing college basketball at Iowa State University, achieved recognition for exceptional skills and playmaking ability. Drafted by the Sacramento Kings in the 2020 NBA Draft, quickly developed a reputation as a rising star. In 2022, traded to the Indiana Pacers, continued to excel, leading the team in assists and points per game.

Drafted 12th overall in 2020 NBA Draft

Played for Indiana Pacers

Selected as an NBA All-Star in 2023

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