Career Timeline of Tyrese Haliburton: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Tyrese Haliburton, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Tyrese Haliburton is a prominent American professional basketball player currently playing for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. Known as "Hali" or "the Haliban", Haliburton has quickly risen to stardom, earning two NBA All-Star selections and two All-NBA Third Team honors. He is considered a key player for the Pacers and a rising star in the league.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

September 18, 2017: Committed to Iowa State

On September 18, 2017, Tyrese Haliburton, a three-star recruit, committed to playing college basketball for Iowa State.

February 18, 2018: Career-High 42 Points

On February 18, 2018, as a senior in high school, Tyrese Haliburton scored a career-high 42 points in a game against Kaukauna High School.

November 6, 2018: College Debut for Iowa State

On November 6, 2018, Tyrese Haliburton made his college debut for Iowa State, scoring 12 points with four rebounds and four assists in a victory over Alabama State.

June 30, 2019: Haliburton scores team-high 21 points in FIBA U-19 World Cup win

On June 30, 2019, at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup, Tyrese Haliburton scored a team-high 21 points in a 102–84 group-stage win over Lithuania.

November 11, 2019: Big 12 Player of the Week

On November 11, 2019, during his sophomore season, Tyrese Haliburton was named Big 12 Player of the Week after averaging 13.5 points and 13.0 assists in wins over Mississippi Valley State and Oregon State.

January 4, 2020: First Triple-Double

On January 4, 2020, Tyrese Haliburton recorded 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in an overtime loss to TCU, achieving the first triple-double by an Iowa State player since 2016. He was subsequently named Big 12 Player of the Week for the second time.

November 27, 2020: Signed with Sacramento Kings

On November 27, 2020, the Sacramento Kings officially announced that they had signed Tyrese Haliburton.

April 14, 2021: Career-High Six Steals

On April 14, 2021, Tyrese Haliburton recorded a career-high six steals in a game against the Washington Wizards.

January 29, 2022: Kings' Career-High 38 Points

On January 29, 2022, Tyrese Haliburton scored his Kings' then-career-high 38 points along with seven assists, three rebounds and two steals in a loss against the Philadelphia 76ers.

February 8, 2022: Traded to Indiana Pacers

On February 8, 2022, Tyrese Haliburton, along with Buddy Hield and Tristan Thompson, was traded to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Domantas Sabonis, Justin Holiday, Jeremy Lamb, and a 2023 second-round pick.

July 1, 2023: Maximum Contract Extension with Pacers

On July 1, 2023, Tyrese Haliburton agreed to a maximum contract extension with the Indiana Pacers potentially worth $260 million over five years. It was also announced that Haliburton would represent the United States Men's National Team at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

January 25, 2024: Named All-Star Starter

On January 25, 2024, Tyrese Haliburton was named an Eastern Conference starter for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis, marking his second consecutive selection and his first as a starter.

2024: Qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics

In 2024, Tyrese Haliburton helped the United States Men's National Team to a fourth-place finish at the FIBA Basketball World Cup, which qualified the team for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

2024: Named to the 2024 Olympic team and wins gold

In 2024, Tyrese Haliburton was named to the Olympic team. He made his first Olympic appearance in a preliminary round win against South Sudan, scoring six points. Team USA went on to win the gold medal in a rematch against France.

2025: Considered one of the most clutch players

In 2025, Tyrese Haliburton's Pacers teams were known for their fast pace and Haliburton's direction of the offense. After hitting multiple game-winning shots in the 2025 NBA playoffs, analysts widely considered Haliburton as one of the most clutch players in the league.