Tyrese Haliburton
Born 2000 · Age 25
American professional basketball point guard for the Indiana Pacers; two-time NBA All-Star, two-time All-NBA Third Team selection, Olympic gold medalist, and franchise centerpiece for the Pacers.
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Born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Tyrese John Haliburton was born on leap day in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to John and Brenda Haliburton.
Began playing basketball as a child
Reported to have started playing basketball at about six years old and practicing frequently with his father, John.
High school varsity emergence (sophomore recognitions)
As a sophomore at Oshkosh North High School, named All-Fox Valley Association (FVA) second team and defensive team.
Breakout junior season in high school
Averaged ~18 PPG, 6 APG and 5 RPG, earned FVA Player of the Year and WBCA Division I All-State honors (Oshkosh North).
Committed to Iowa State
Committed to play college basketball at Iowa State University (three-star recruit on major services).
High school season awards (senior year)
Named Oshkosh Northwestern All-Area Player of the Year, Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year, FVA co-Player of the Year, WBCA All-State, USA Today All-USA Wisconsin first team.
High school career-high 42 points
Scored a career-high 42 points in a win over Kaukauna HS (facing recruit Jordan McCabe).
Won Wisconsin state championship (senior year)
Scored 31 points (24 in second half) and shot 18-of-18 free throws in WIAA Division I state title game; Oshkosh North's first state title.
College debut for Iowa State
Made Iowa State debut vs Alabama State: 12 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists in 79–53 win.
Set Iowa State single-game assists record
Recorded 15 points and 17 assists (1 turnover) vs Southern; 17 assists was an Iowa State single-game record.
Began dating Jade Jones
Started a relationship with Jade Jones, his classmate and Iowa State cheerleader (relationship later led to engagement in 2025).
Named to USA Men's Select Team (training camp, 2021 Olympics prep)
Selected to the 2021 USA Men's Select Team that worked with the U.S. Olympic team in training camp prior to Tokyo; contributed to USA's Olympic program.
FIBA Under-19 World Cup gold and All-Tournament Team
Represented the United States at the 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup in Heraklion, Greece; averaged a tournament-leading 6.9 assists and helped the USA win gold; named to All-Star Five.
Recorded first collegiate triple-double
Tallied 22 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in an overtime loss to TCU—the first Iowa State triple-double since Monté Morris (2016).
Season-ending left wrist fracture
Fractured his left wrist in a game vs Kansas State and was ruled out for the remainder of his sophomore season at Iowa State.
Declared for 2020 NBA Draft
Announced he would forgo remaining college eligibility and enter the 2020 NBA draft.
Selected 12th overall in 2020 NBA Draft
Drafted in the first round with the 12th overall pick by the Sacramento Kings in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Signed rookie contract with Sacramento Kings
Kings announced signing of Haliburton to his rookie contract.
NBA debut with Sacramento Kings
Debuted in a 124–122 overtime win vs Denver Nuggets: 12 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds and a block off the bench.
Career-high six steals in a game
Recorded six steals in a 123–111 loss to the Washington Wizards—season-high in steals.
Left knee injury, missed season end
Suffered a left knee injury against the Dallas Mavericks; MRI showed no ligament damage but missed the final seven games as a precaution.
Named to NBA All-Rookie First Team
Finished third in Rookie of the Year voting and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team for the 2020–21 season.
Strong finish to 2021–22 with Pacers
In 26 games with Indiana after the trade deadline, averaged 17.5 PPG and 9.6 APG, establishing himself as the team's primary playmaker.
Sacramento career-high 38 points
Scored a then-career-high 38 points along with seven assists vs Philadelphia 76ers.
Then-career-high 17 assists
Posted a then-career-high 17 assists with 13 points in a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Traded to Indiana Pacers
Traded (with Buddy Hield and Tristan Thompson) to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Domantas Sabonis, Justin Holiday, Jeremy Lamb and a 2023 second-round pick.
Indiana Pacers debut
Pacers debut vs Cleveland Cavaliers: 23 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds, 3 steals.
First Pacers win — 21 points & 14 assists
Recorded 21 points and 14 assists in his first win with the Pacers vs Washington Wizards.
Participated in NBA Rising Stars & won Clorox Clutch Challenge
Named to the 2022 Rising Stars Challenge and won the Clorox Clutch Challenge with Desmond Bane at All-Star Weekend.
Historic turnover-free 3-game stretch
Became first player in NBA history to record 40+ assists and zero turnovers in a three-game stretch while averaging ~13.3 assists across them.
Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
Earned Eastern Conference Player of the Week after leading the Pacers to a 3–0 start, averaging 21 PPG and 11 APG.
Career-high 43 points and franchise-record 10 threes
Hit a game-winning 3 and finished with then-career-high 43 points and a Pacers franchise-record 10 three-pointers vs Miami Heat.
Named to 2023 NBA All-Star Game (reserve)
Selected as an Eastern Conference reserve guard for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game; recorded 18 points in the game.
Game-winning jumper vs Bulls and 29 points
Made a late game-winning jumper and finished with 29 points and 11 assists in a win over the Chicago Bulls.
Career-high 19 assists in overtime win
Posted a career-high 19 assists in a 134–125 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets.
Named to USA roster for 2023 FIBA World Cup
Announced as a member of the United States men's national team for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
Agreed to maximum contract extension with Pacers (report)
Agreed to a max contract extension worth up to $260 million over five years with Indiana (report/announcement on July 1, 2023).
Tied career-high 43 and 12 assists
Scored 43 points and 12 assists in a one-point loss to the Charlotte Hornets; first Pacer with 40+ points and 10+ assists in a game.
33 points, 15 assists, 0 turnovers vs 76ers (historic)
Recorded 33 points, 15 assists, 7 rebounds and zero turnovers — one of five players ever with 30+ points, 15+ assists and 0 turnovers.
First career triple-double
Recorded his first career triple-double: 26 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists and zero turnovers vs Boston Celtics.
20 points and 20 assists with zero turnovers
Recorded 20 points and a then-career-high 20 assists with zero turnovers — second player in NBA history with 20+ points and 20+ assists without a turnover.
Career-high 23 assists and second consecutive 20-20 game
Posted 22 points and a career-high 23 assists in a win over the New York Knicks; tied Pacers record for assists in a game (Jamaal Tinsley).
Pacers franchise and league statistical milestones
Joined rare company historically: multiple 20+ PPG and 10+ APG months while shooting 50/40 splits; set Pacers single-season assist record (714) and multiple turnover-free 20/10 games.
Named NBA assists leader (2023–24 season)
Led the NBA in assists per game for the 2023–24 regular season (10.9 APG) and claimed the assists title.
Named All-NBA Third Team (first selection)
Named to the All-NBA Third Team for the 2023–24 season — first career All-NBA selection.
Publicly discussed faith and personal growth
Spoke about growing Christian faith and attending chapel before games; noted he's living on his own and owns a house as of 2024.
Named to USA roster that qualified for Paris Olympic Games (via World Cup placement)
Contributed to Team USA's fourth-place finish at the 2023 World Cup, helping qualify the team for the 2024 Olympics; later named to the 2024 Olympic roster.
Olympic preliminary-round appearance (first Olympic game)
Made his Olympic debut during a preliminary-round win over South Sudan, recording six points and an assist while shooting 2–3 from three.
Named 2024 NBA All-Star starter (Eastern Conference)
Selected as a starter for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis; his second consecutive All-Star selection and first as a starter.
All-Star game: 32 points and 10 three-pointers
Scored 32 points and made 10 three-pointers in the Eastern Conference's 211–186 victory; nearly won All-Star MVP (two votes short).
Broke Pacers single-season assists record
Recorded his 714th assist of the season, passing Mark Jackson for the most assists in a season in Pacers franchise history.
Playoff triple-double and game-winner (Game 3 vs Bucks)
Logged a triple-double (18 points, 10 rebounds, 16 assists) including a game-winning three-point play in Pacers' overtime win in first-round Game 3 vs Milwaukee.
Eastern Conference Finals appearance and hamstring injury
Helped Pacers reach the Eastern Conference Finals (first time since 2014); suffered a hamstring injury in Game 2 and missed remainder of series as Pacers were swept by Boston.
Olympic gold medal (Paris 2024)
Named to the United States Olympic men's basketball team and won a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Career earnings (reported)
Public reporting indicates Haliburton has made at least $60,055,395 playing professional basketball (cumulative career earnings to date).
Peer survey mention: 'Most Overrated Player' in anonymous poll
The Athletic's annual anonymous player survey gave Haliburton the most votes among peers for the 'Most Overrated Player' distinction around the start of the 2025 playoffs.
Led Pacers to first NBA Finals appearance in 25 years
As the Pacers' primary playmaker and leader, helped the team reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000.
Named All-NBA Third Team (second consecutive)
Named to the All-NBA Third Team again for the 2024–25 season.
Season-high 33 points and 15 assists, zero turnovers
Recorded 33 points and a season-high 15 assists with zero turnovers in a win over the Miami Heat — became first player in NBA history with multiple games of 30+ points, 15+ assists and zero turnovers.
Buzzer four-point play vs Bucks
Converted a four-point play with three seconds remaining to give the Pacers a dramatic 115–114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Game-winning layup in overtime eliminates Bucks (Playoffs Round 1)
Recorded 26 points, 9 assists and the game-winning layup with 1.3 seconds left in OT to eliminate the Bucks in five games in the first round.
Led Pacers to second straight Eastern Conference Finals
Had 31 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists in Game 5 to close out the Cavaliers and advance the Pacers to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Historic Game 4 triple-double in ECF
Recorded 32 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists (zero turnovers) — first player in playoff history with 30+,10+,15+ and zero turnovers.
NBA Finals Game 1 game-winning jumper
In his NBA Finals debut, posted 14 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and hit a game-winning jumper with 0.3 seconds left as Pacers rallied to beat the Thunder 111–110 in Game 1.
Torn right Achilles in NBA Finals Game 7
Suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in the first quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Finals; Pacers lost and Thunder became champions.
Underwent surgery for torn Achilles
Traveled for and underwent surgery to repair his torn right Achilles tendon following the Game 7 injury.
Pacers confirm will miss 2025–26 season (Achilles recovery)
Indiana Pacers announced Haliburton will miss the entire 2025–26 season recovering from right Achilles surgery.
Engaged to Jade Jones
Announcement that Haliburton and long-time partner Jade Jones (dating since 2019) got engaged.
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