Former Iowa State guard Tyrese Haliburton has been one of the best players in the NBA this season and turns heads every time he takes the court.
Haliburton joins an elite group of Michael Jordan and LeBron James as the third player in NBA history to average 25 points and 10 points per game while shooting 50 percent from the field and 50 percent from three-point range. 40%.
Haliburton was on another planet in November, averaging 28.6 points and 11.7 assists per game while shooting 53.2% from the field and 46.7% from three-point range. While accomplishing these feats in one month is impressive in itself, Haliburton’s numbers look similar throughout the season.
In 16 games so far in 2023, the Wisconsin native is averaging 27 points, 11.8 assists and 3.6 rebounds while shooting 51.9% from the field, 44.7% from 3-point range and 88% from the free throw line. .
Haliburton has become one of the NBA’s most improved players since being selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft out of Iowa State. After spending his first two seasons with the Scrememento Kings, Haliburton was traded to the Indiana Pacers, where he spent his career. take off.
Haliburton and the Pacers will take on the Miami Heat on Saturday, December 2 at 7:00 PM CT.