History of Tyrese Haliburton in Timeline

Tyrese Haliburton is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. Known for his exceptional playmaking abilities, court vision, and high basketball IQ, he quickly established himself as a key player and leader for the Pacers. Drafted into the NBA, Haliburton's all-around game and ability to impact both ends of the floor have made him a valuable asset to his team. He is considered one of the rising stars in the league and has garnered attention for his performances and potential for future growth.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1974: Eric Heft's Assist Record

In 1974, Eric Heft set the previous assist record for Iowa State, which Haliburton would later surpass.

February 29, 2000: Tyrese Haliburton Born

On February 29, 2000, Tyrese John Haliburton was born. He is now a professional basketball player in the NBA.

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2014: Eastern Conference Finals

In 2014, the Pacers last advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals, a feat they repeated in 2024.

2016: Monté Morris Triple-Double

In 2016, Monté Morris recorded the previous triple-double for Iowa State before Haliburton achieved one in 2020.

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

November 6, 2018: College Debut for Iowa State

On November 6, 2018, Tyrese Haliburton made his college debut for Iowa State, posting 12 points, four rebounds and four assists in a 79–53 win over Alabama State.

June 30, 2019: 21 Points vs Lithuania

On June 30, 2019, Tyrese Haliburton scored a team-high 21 points against Lithuania at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup.

November 11, 2019: Big 12 Player of the Week

On November 11, 2019, Tyrese Haliburton was named Big 12 Player of the Week.

January 4, 2020: First Triple-Double

On January 4, 2020, Tyrese Haliburton recorded his first triple-double in an overtime loss to TCU.

November 27, 2020: Signed with the Kings

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

December 23, 2020: NBA Debut

On December 23, 2020, Tyrese Haliburton made his NBA debut with 12 points, four assists, two rebounds and a block, in a 124–122 overtime win over the Denver Nuggets.

2020: Rookie of the Year

After the 2020-2021 season, Tyrese Haliburton finished third in Rookie of the Year voting and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

April 14, 2021: Career-High 6 Steals

On April 14, 2021, Tyrese Haliburton recorded a career-high 6 steals in a loss to the Washington Wizards.

May 2, 2021: Left Knee Injury

On May 2, 2021, Tyrese Haliburton suffered a left knee injury against the Dallas Mavericks and missed the last seven games of the season as a precaution.

January 29, 2022: Career-High 38 Points

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

February 8, 2022: Traded to the Pacers

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

2023: Second Round Pick

As part of the trade that sent Tyrese Haliburton to the Pacers, the Sacramento Kings received a 2023 second-round pick.

2023: WWE Fastlane appearance

In 2023, Haliburton appeared in several WWE events, including the Fastlane event in Indianapolis.

2023: FIBA Basketball World Cup

In 2023, Haliburton represented the United States at the FIBA Basketball World Cup held in Pasay, Philippines. He played in eight games, averaging 8.6 points and leading the team in steals and assists. The United States finished fourth, qualifying for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

January 25, 2024: All-Star Game Starter

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

April 26, 2024: Triple-Double and Game-Winning Play

On April 26, 2024, Tyrese Haliburton logged a triple-double and made a game-winning three-point play in the Pacers' Game Three win against the Milwaukee Bucks.

June 28, 2024: WWE Smackdown appearance

On June 28, 2024, Haliburton appeared at the WWE Smackdown event at Madison Square Garden.

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November 10, 2024: 35 points and 14 assists vs Knicks

On November 10, 2024, Tyrese Haliburton put up 35 points and 14 assists in a win over the New York Knicks, marking a historic duo performance with Bennedict Mathurin.

2024: Haliburton Discusses his faith

In 2024, Haliburton discussed his growing Christian faith, mentioning how he attends church on Sundays and chapel before games.

2024: Named to the 2024 Olympic team and won a gold medal

In 2024, Haliburton was named to the Olympic team. He made his first Olympic appearance during a preliminary round win against South Sudan, recording six points and an assist. Team USA won the gold medal in a rematch against France.

2024: Qualified for 2024 Summer Olympics

Team USA qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics, after their performance in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

January 2, 2025: Multiple Games with 30 points, 15 assists and zero turnovers

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