Tyrese Haliburton was considered a fringe top-15 player in the NBA entering his fifth pro season this year. The point guard was one of the breakout stars of last season by leading the Indiana Pacers’ super fast, super efficient offense with a spectacular blend of playmaking and long distance shooting. Haliburton was so good that Indiana locked him up to a $244 million contract extension, traded multiple future first-round picks to get him a co-star in Pascal Siakam, and also saw him earn a spot on USA Basketball’s 2024 Paris Olympics roster.
Haliburton’s breakout campaign last year hit a snag when he suffered a hamstring injury on Jan. 8
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