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 an American professional basketball player currently playing point guard for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. He was drafted 12th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2020 NBA draft after playing college basketball for the Iowa State Cyclones. Known for his playmaking and shooting ability, Haliburton quickly established himself as a promising young player in the league.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

September 18, 2017: Haliburton Commits to Iowa State

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

February 18, 2018: Haliburton Scores Career-High 42 Points

On February 18, 2018, Tyrese Haliburton scored a career-high 42 points in a win over Kaukauna High School.

November 6, 2018: Haliburton's College Debut

On November 6, 2018, Tyrese Haliburton debuted for Iowa State, scoring 12 points in a win against Alabama State.

January 4, 2020: Haliburton Records Triple-Double

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

November 27, 2020: Haliburton Signed by Kings

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

December 23, 2020: Haliburton's NBA Debut

On December 23, 2020, Tyrese Haliburton made his NBA debut, coming off the bench in a 124–122 overtime win over the Denver Nuggets.

January 29, 2022: Haliburton Scores Career-High 38 Points

On January 29, 2022, Tyrese Haliburton scored a then career-high 38 points for the Kings in a loss against the Philadelphia 76ers.

February 8, 2022: Haliburton Traded to Pacers

On February 8, 2022, Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, and Tristan Thompson were traded to the Indiana Pacers.

October 19, 2022: Haliburton Scores 26 Points in Season Opener

On October 19, 2022, Tyrese Haliburton scored 26 points and dished out 7 assists in the season-opener loss to the Washington Wizards.

July 1, 2023: Haliburton Agrees to Max Contract Extension

On July 1, 2023, Tyrese Haliburton agreed to a max contract extension with the Pacers and would represent the United States Men's National Team at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

January 25, 2024: NBA All-Star Game selection

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 selection as a starter.

April 26, 2024: Triple-double and game-winning play

On April 26, 2024, Tyrese Haliburton recorded a triple-double of 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 16 assists, including a game-winning 3-point play in the Pacers' 121–118 overtime win in Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks.

November 10, 2024: 35-point game against the Knicks

On November 10, 2024, Tyrese Haliburton scored 35 points and had 14 assists in a 132–121 win over the New York Knicks. He and Bennedict Mathurin became the first duo to each score at least 35 points in a game in Pacers franchise history.

January 2, 2025: 33 Points and 15 Assists with Zero Turnovers

On January 2, 2025, Tyrese Haliburton recorded 33 points, a season-high 15 assists and zero turnovers in a 128–115 win over the Miami Heat. He also became the first player in NBA history to have multiple games with at least 30 points and 15 assists with zero turnovers.