Tyrese Haliburton on The Kings Trading Him To The Pacers, All-Star Weekend and More

Tyrese Haliburton is BACK for his first appearance as a member of The Indiana Pacers. Topics include: behind-the-scenes of The Sacramento Kings trading him to The Indiana Pacers for Domantas Sabonis, how he found out about the trade, wanting to help rebuild The Kings, how it's been in Indiana so far, Tristan Thompson's hilarious IG tribute to The Pacers, playing for Rick Carlisle and how to fix All Star Saturday night.
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[@ethancote]

This man Tyrese is literally doing a whole press run about the trade and as a pacers fan- I’m here for it

[@jonahdanley8407]

Hes got to be the most butthurt player of all time

[@Sound4daMasses1]

😂 as a Pacers fan Same here bittersweet I hated to lose Domas and Justin tho but I love the trade moves

[@gobblu]

@@jonahdanley8407 stfu he just got randomly traded from a team he's invested in, has to up and move his entire life across the country, and handled and is handling himself perfectly fine.

[@jonahdanley8407]

@@gobblu I've never seen a player write an op-ed, continually go on podcasts, and to top it off go on ESPN to slander the Kings and have them put out false information regarding his playing status..all because he got traded.

[@TanNguyen510]

@@jonahdanley8407 lol first season as an nba fan? Lemme break it to ya, they’re all like that

[@robbnoble1509]

As a pacers fan, we are very excited to have Tyrese as a part of our future. We know we're not the most desirable place to be for NBA players, but man if we could get our own guy like Giannis who is loyal and loves the franchise, the city, the fans. A star who actually wants to be here, that would be amazing for us. Even if Tyrese never reaches Giannis's level, if he buys in and becomes our next Reggie Miller, Pacers fans will be stoked. It would be awesome seeing Tyrese a few years down the road leading us through some deep playoff runs and possibly even winning a championship here. But it all depends on if the organization treats him well and if Tyrese buys in. His attitude seems a little on the cold side at the moment, which is understandable after what the Kings just did to him.

[@aaronbarkley539]

I’m hoping so too, I became an Indiana fan because of Reggie and now I wanna tyrese do his thing, I’ll be getting a jersey soon! I already love his play.

[@mohamedcoulibaly5774]

I always think to myself that if Bron was drafted by a team like Indiana or Detroit, he wouldn't have left. They're among the only small market teams that are willing to go for the big prize everytime they get a chance. That obviously doesn't guarantee that your star stays but it's better than most franchises

[@ArkbladeIX]

Yall may not be the most desirable but youre not the kings either

[@larrybird6860]

@@mohamedcoulibaly5774 Definitely not true considering we passed on AD teaming up with Paul George.

[@ferrynpalmer3875]

@@larrybird6860 .....FACTS. People do indeed want to come here, the Pacers just don't want to pay them. I'm a Pacers fan, but ever since learning AD wanted in and was rebuffed I've come to see that the playoffs is all the ownership is after, chasing championships doesn't seem to be their "thing". I hope Tyrese stays after the franchises control has gone....but if he is what we think he is I have little hope they pay the man. I hope they prove me wrong.

[@aaronbarkley539]

“As a pacers fan” since everyone is starting with that line lol I’m more than excited for tyrese, please Indiana make this a deep playoff team, I wanna see a chip in my lifetime.

[@Derekperseverance]

R u northern Indiana or southern Indiana? if ur in south bend like me u can really route for Chicago since Chicago’s only a hour and a half away and Indy’s 3 hours from south bend. Idk i like the bulls to cause I spent most my life in Chicago land area but if ur closer to Chicago then Indy, give up the pacers! Hop on the bulls bandwagon ! 😂💯

[@EDW.5]

@@Derekperseverance yeah you definitely a band wagon 😂😂

[@Derekperseverance]

@@EDW.5 I’m from Chicago land area so not really but I just say that cause ppl in south bend route for Chicago teams over Indy teams cuz their closer to chicago. I just moved to south bend notre dame a few years ago so it’s all irrelevant to me , I am a far west Chicago baby so I could route for bulls . I never was a pacers fan 😂💯

[@mattdavid716]

As a Pacer fan I loved Sabonis, but I couldn’t be happier with Tyrese

[@natemacay9104]

Kings fans will be saying the same next year… it’s just rough for people who believe in Sabonis :/

[@rodrigoricocontreras1379]

I feel this 200% bro. Big facts

[@super_gamermatt2929]

@@natemacay9104 what? 30+ points already lmaooo so much better than Tyrese

[@chirkotelhin1806]

@@super_gamermatt2929 also 30 points given up with his doodoo rim protection

[@natemacay9104]

@@super_gamermatt2929 Of course Sabonis is better NOW. A lot of fans however still hate this trade because of how attached they were to Tyrese

[@shawns.12]

Rese in Philly would have been amazing. He's like the "Draymond Green" of guards. Everything he does contributes to wins.

[@maxsowavy001]

Kings sure did a lot of winning lol

[@kylerittenhouse6521]

The truth kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4mrpap8e61ogKs 🙆‍♂️

[@jonahdanley8407]

Lol have the Pacers even won since trading for him? Lmao

[@ctcity1477]

@@jonahdanley8407 yes

[@c-meezy765]

Not in Sacramento lol

[@steve-o1012]

As a Pacers fan this is the most excited we’ve been since our ECF finals team. Just glad to not be on the hamster wheel of mediocrity anymore by barely missing the playoffs or getting swept in the first round

[@mattdavid716]

Gotta find a way to keep tanking, Tyrese might accidentally win us a few in this wash of a season

[@TheReeserad]

The Oladipo breakout season was just as fun for me personally. But it fell apart so fast it almost feels like a fever dream.

[@ayooooo8191]

Not even during the Oladipo era? Had one of the best playoff first round series’s ever against Lebron

[@ayooooo8191]

@@TheReeserad that 7 game series against Lebron was a classic, had the Pacers had the 3rd seed or 6th seed I guarantee you they would’ve been in the ECF against the Cavs that year

[@larrybird6860]

@@ayooooo8191 Too bad we played the first round :/

[@kaerinasai8584]

So glad to get JJ's golden boy back, HaliGOAT💪

[@isfearok]

As a Pacers fan I'm happy for the future of this team and love Haliburton

[@theodoranfilov5101]

Tyrese is probably my favourite youngster in the league right now. I even watched some Indiana matches because of him... They hit a jackpot. Such a great player.

[@abirnell]

I understand trust issues immediately for Tyrese especially after hearing the JJ stories as well as his own situation in SAC.. but as a long time Pacer fan... Things are definitely different here (not always in a good way). If you genuinely WANT to be here and they say they want to build around you and keep you here, they mean it. If Tyrese comes here and leads the team to the playoffs by year three, they will definitely commit to him. On the other side of the coin, I'm not going to get my hopes up about him until he seems fully committed in return. We've been through the opposite too often lately. Nobody wants to stay in Indy once they make a name for themselves. It could be a perfect marriage but unfortunately, I would not be surprised to see Tyrese play out his contract and end up elsewhere.

[@Scotto6977]

We all been waiting for this one,ty JJ👏🏻

[@jgarcialolo]

PLEAAAASEEEE JJ talk about how Dolph Schayes got picked last on the ultimate draft with Ernie and the crew 😂 I immediately thought of you when he was last on the board

[@JP-jd8wr]

Tommy is on point with the All Star game locations take lol. As someone who's been to a handful

[@anthonyseverino6694]

Rese is so chill like he is cool with the media, always humble.

[@Jordy-zd7op]

absolutely love tyrese

[@nikunjgoyal2384]

The editor did an amazing job. Love the subtle bg, but the outer white box is rotated at. 4-5 degree angle which is triggering. Don't change the person, doing amazing everywhere else

[@michaeljustin9722]

Unreal interview. He’s special

[@therotoroto8966]

as a pacers fan, i enjoy seeing pacers games, buying pacers merchandise, and supporting the pacers organization

[@andreashley6084]

As a lakers fan, who lives in sacramento, and was born on a Wednesday, I too like tyrese Halliburton and wish him the best .

[@chrisqnguyen]

Pacers gained themselves a star in the making, I can already tell his work ethic and passion for the game. Kings trading him was the worst decision they ever made and fueled Rese's fire ever so brighter. Gonna be waiting him to drop a 50 piece on em.

[@matthewglynn191]

as a sixers fan, haliburton is my second favorite tyrese

[@donloban]

Never forget Sacramento traded Boogie Cousins to New Orleans on All-Star Weekend in New Orleans. They just told him to stay there and not come back lmao. After that I was like yeah, this team has no future. And now trading Tyrese just confirms that.

[@ralph7781]

U can tell he’s still really hurt over the trade even though it’s been a few weeks. U can tell he really loved Sacramento and he didn’t want to go to Indiana. Now I’m not saying he won’t grow to love Indy but I get the feeling that he’s just still getting used to it. And as a Kings fan, this hurts my heart. This guy wanted to be here and I think if they left the decision up to him right now, I think he would go right back to Sac. With that being said, I love Sabonis and the player he is. This guy is better than I thought. He absolutely just cooked Jokic in every way and it was beautiful to watch. Bittersweet moment for sure

[@ggsimmonds1]

I'm quickly becoming a fan of Tyrese. Kings and Pacers are two teams I pretty much couldn't care less for, but Tyrese seems like a chill down to earth guy

[@seanmurphy1621]

As a celtics fan but fan of haliburton as a player I’m glad he’s finally out of sac and idk if Indiana is the right fit but hope he can continue to grow there and be the player I believe he is.

[@rendelbobadilla2740]

man we need an hour long version of this

[@Frenzy4457]

Tyrese “To say the least” Haliburton will be an all star next 2 years. To say the least🔥🔥

[@dylanfields7774]

pacers fan here, we are so damn excited for tyrese

[@faust5398]

The all star break where you’re around everyone sounds like the Orlando bubble hahaha

[@MaksimmmTheGreat]

seeing him and Desmond together at the All Star game was a bit more special just because of this pod

[@emuesiriofovwe8981]

Man, should be called the old man, tyrese and the three.

[@iseeflash]

The kings will always be the kings

[@HoopFanJoe]

It’s almost as if Sacramento isn’t aware of their history & don’t realize that they don’t attract free agents so keeping your young 21 y/o stud pg should’ve been a priority

[@bravograham8576]

i mean thats why they traded for an all star lol, how many times have they kept young players and stood the same

[@gobblu]

@@bravograham8576 rese is a better prospect than the Kings have had in years

[@tonyschimmoeller]

You could say the same thing about the Bulls just last year. Sports is all about copying something else that worked. I doubt it does the same way it did for the Bulls but you get all star talent and hope it attracts 1 or 2 missing pieces.

[@Akaya7777]

Yall acting like they traded him for chopped liver. Sabonis is a beast, easily a top 3 PF in the league while Haliburton is a top 15 pg. Tyrese is younger so I get the excitement but Sabonis is really good.

[@gobblu]

@@Akaya7777 you don't seem to understand.. maybe sabonis is the better player right now, but how does he fit what the kings are trying to do? They just stretched themselves to be committed to a dude who's not leading them to anything besides a first round exit

[@ATF-]

Imagine Mikal, Duncun, and Tyrese end up on the same team some day, they could get jj an assistant coaching gig lmao

[@bsxpress007]

One thing Tyrese will learn, you can't compare the Kings and the Pacers as an organization. Pacers need to earn his trust and I think they will.

[@Productive.Sessions]

Tyrese is gonna be special.. Kings played themselves as usual but give Tyrese a few years and he’ll be an All star

[@medicenlocutor]

That one on one contest idea would be the most amazing thing ever. I'm talking bigger than the homerun derby

[@seanmurphy1621]

I’m a big celtics fan and also a big hali fan, you play us tomorrow so that’s a game I’m going to have to watch

[@adamrielh]

Love the nba live 05 reference lmao but there are definitely dunks we haven’t seen before

[@bates416]

I was waiting for Tommy to suggest they have the all star game on the "Field Of Dreams" set. Just put the court down and "If you build it, he (they) will come."

[@ramtasitic2276]

As not a pacers fan, tyrese can be an amazing star for the pacers and he doesn’t seem like someone who would demand trades and stuff like that.

[@Triqkshot]

I’m a Heat fan and I have to say the Pacers made out like Bandits in that trade. Tyrese is going to be really good for a really long time if he stays healthy. I would love to see him in Miami if he ever leaves Indi.

[@taylorrichardson4566]

Tyrese is gonna be a star

[@icyprincey]

Tyrese is a cool dude, very vocal, well-spoken.

[@roneldov]

BRO!!! Welcome to the Cers

[@standardh_]

Love Tyrese. So stoked he’s a repeat guest

[@mehmetcetin820]

Awesome podcast could you do JB if possible

[@marcosmartinez8088]

Man, the trade wasnt that bad at all for me. If the King would have kept Haliburton and traded for Sabonis, that would be nice. But, I don't the Kings was able to give the best circumstances to Tyrese to develope into the best version of himself, like in the Pacers he will have the chance, alongside a pg in Brogdon that could fit better with his game. At best, the Kings push for a playoff run again, and Tyrese develope into a star in a bad/no mans land team, until the Pacers get better pieces around him to push for the playoffs again. Its the best for both teams. Dont forget how the Kings try to play Tyreke Evans outside the pg position and he started to not show his full potential (like in his rookie season) and started to get injured.

[@OgGuak420]

Miss you Reeces pieces

[@foiltv5669]

Tommy on sum fr 🤣

[@cfnretro6448]

As a Kings fan I want to cry

[@goldmo2427]

If he was on another team and not the kings he probably would have won rookie of the year because his averages would have been higher as a main guard on a team like with pacers now ,people been talking about lamelo and Edwards but I think tyrese the best out of the draft

[@notorious1211]

As a Knicks fan, I'm hatin on Indiana, ya got a good one

[@TheWarmUpNBA]

As a Pacers fan on twitter KZbin and all that looking at our expectations for a sabonis trade vs what we got was insane. We all thought we get maybe a lottery pick and a solid starter. The main package I saw was Harrison Barnes snd a first. Our biggest hope was maybe we can swindle a De’Aaron Fox or Ben Simmons if we add picks. And we somehow got Tyrese without adding picks or anything. All I can say is god is the greatest

[@conanbdetective]

Tyresespieces lets go

[@gothbossbaby]

GO PACERS BABY

[@tarrence22]

If a pro dunker was allowed to be in the NBA dunk contest I don't think the players would have a problem ( besides maybe the money part ), but I think they would acknowledge the fact that dunking is what they do and is probably all they do as oppose to the players where as dunking is a really small part of what they do, in that competition I actually think the players would be the underdog .

[@morecowbell235]

The Kings had a window from 2001-2004 but were screwed over by the NBA league office in that sham series vs. the Lakers in 2002. They had a couple more 50 win seasons but never made it back to the WCF. After that window closed and those players had moved past their prime, they have sucked ever since

[@lorenzodawkins7500]

Tommy wild man

[@Tyler2screens]

Tyrese is legit one of my favorite players. But everybody acting like the Kings are stupid is highly disrespectful of Sabonis. Acting like Halliburton isnt a 14 and 7 guy and Sabonis isn't a 2 time all star at 25. I love Hali but he ain't MJ or something. The Kings got the best player without giving picks. Thats low key a win.

[@timothysaultham6883]

Tyrese has more potential but Sabonis is better rn. So it doesn't make sense why the Kings got rid of Tyrese when they ain't anywhere near a team capable of winning a championship. Shouldve just kept Tyrese & Fox their two homegrown guys and build around em. Shouldve kept Bagley too imo

[@lildude98nonasa60]

Its not about who he got traded for its about the fact a second year guard.that is on a rookie scale contract got traded. They couldve just traded Buddy Hield and other pieces..but they swapped both a quality vet and a potential future. Making less room for salary cap since Sabonis is going to demand banks too

[@Tyler2screens]

@@lildude98nonasa60 Sabonis makes significantly less than Buddy Hield over the next 2 years and to say Buddy was terrible on the Kings would be an understatement. I dont agree with trading Tyrese but to act like the trade is laughable is straight up disrespect to the guy whos better than everyone else in the trade put together. I love Tyrese so much but when he was on the Kings everyone was like "hes a quality player but never gonna be a star" now it's "hes the future of ghe league" people are just conditioned to assume the kings are making terrible choices regardless if the choice is actually that bad. Which I wouldnt have made the choice myself because of the risk involved. But anyone whos actually watched the kings understands why they did what they did.

[@TheNextManimal]

A 1 on 1 tourney would be good but it would have to be bench players and only 3 dribbles. I think it should be like 7 guys and the first to 7 or something wins

[@ViktorTheButcher]

For the dunk contest. I honestly think it has run its course. There is only so much uniques a human being can do with a basketbal and a basket when it comes to dunking, even including these athletic freaks in the NBA, that at some point after almost 40 years it's just over. Not to mention a jury making it worse, because it includes a huge subjective portion in a sporting contest. Especially without standardised scoring. There is a reason why some of the most criticised sports at the Olympics are the sports where juries decide the outcome without any basis in standard points for certain feats.

[@jarredoldham3450]

Shoulda asked tyrese about his old teammate fox scamming his fans out of 1.5m for his nft!

[@Muz710]

As a casual kings fan this will hurt me for years , fox is going to New Orleans anyways

[@1kDouba]

love tyreses game

[@Nikillem]

Damn hali on the Hawks or cavs would be lit lol

[@zayndot7288]

Indiana got a GEM 💎

[@threesixteen3757]

24:10 if they hv it in Indy outside the box would inside of Lucas oil like they do for NCAA when it's here

[@abirnell]

Celebrity game can be at Hinkle. It wasn't a horrible idea by Tommy except for the fact that Hinkle doesn't hold enough fans for an all-star game lol

[@davidhayden1461]

Damn, manboy's still alive

[@jaylanknows5324]

I think they should have the dunk contest as players playing horse but with dunks only

[@alioshacooks]

Lets go Pacers💙💛

[@jpmcmullan8666]

As a Mavs fan I’m wondering if KP (and stuff) for Haliburton was possible

[@drew9597]

This is why I've given up on the Kings. I've desperately wanted them to be back into the playoff discussion and be a winning team for YEARS. I'm a Rochester native, which is where the Kings originated from, and that's why I was a fan of theirs. I'll say I've given up on the Kings back when they hired Walton as their head coach. The Kings' front office always find ways to shoot themselves in the foot. When things look like they're heading in the right direction and have a plan in place, they always sabotage the rebuild and either backtrack the rebuild or have to start over again. When the Kings drafted Tyrese, I had more doubt about how they would handle Tyrese than how much upside he brought to the table. I said to myself, "alright, how are they going to mess this up?" after the pick was made. It is incredibly sad to say that as a fan. So when the trade happened, not only was I not shocked about it but the bar for my expectations for the Kings is at an all-time low. Not knocking on Sabonis because he is a good quality basketball player, but when a player wants to be a part of the rebuild and the front office doesn't feel the same, that's alarming to say the least. At least Tyrese is playing for an organization that feels the same way that he does. Best the luck to him. Please prove the Kings wrong

[@IamJdTrent]

Sabonis is already an All Star. Regardless of upside,are we sure Tyrese is making All Star teams?

[@drew9597]

@@IamJdTrent Potential wise, most likely. Especially how young he is and how much of an impact he's already making towards his contributions on the court

[@IamJdTrent]

@@drew9597 Well,I still like the fact they didn't have to lose any picks. I mean,think of this hypothetical...IF Sac HAD drafted Luka,could you imagine him with an All Star big like Sabonis? If Sacramento hits on a playmaking wing in the draft,they could have something special slowly brewing.

[@troyster28]

so tough being a kings fan.... loved this guy... i do not understand

[@Sound4daMasses1]

Seems like the Paul George trade is the gift that keeps on giving us quality players, now we just gotta win……. As a Pacers fan 😂

[@abirnell]

and keep the players... lol

[@Sound4daMasses1]

@@abirnell 😂 very true

[@lat-roc9733]

This years East plaoff is going to be the best ever - name me a better 1-8 post season set of teams.

[@scottstine9157]

lol the all star game at the Hoosiers gym - not sure knightstown IN is prepared for that

[@MattKibblehouse]

As a Sixers fan, obviously very happy we got Harden, but Tyrese would've been just as great for other reasons.

[@timothysaultham6883]

He would've been more loyal for sure but Harden is who Philly needed more as Harden can get like 23 points 10 assists every game which is gnna help more than tyrese getting like 16 and 8. But tbf maybe the sixers might try in the summer but they'd have to sacrifice too many first round picks I'd say because they don't really have anyone on their team with much value if you ignore the 3 untouchables (Embiid, Maxey & Harden). I feel like they'd have to offer Tobias, Thybulle and like 2 or 3 firsts or something and even then dk if the Pacers would take that.

[@wgeo7161]

Kings got rid of buddy heild contract and got an all star. Flexibility going forward with a 25 year old playmaking center is really good. Pacers is rebuilding so taking on one bad contract is fine to get a possible future all star

[@wakeupworld3814]

Jordan Kilganon would win any dunk contest against any NBA player without even pulling out his top dunks.

[@pyrograff]

The 1 on 1 comp would be amazing, but would players want to take the risk of exposing their weakness on that solo stage?

[@dabombgiggity123]

I think most guys already know nearly everyone's weaknesses. I mean they watch a lot more film than we do.

[@pyrograff]

@@dabombgiggity123 True

[@dabombgiggity123]

@@pyrograff but yeah players may not want to show new moves they may be working on too so I feel you

[@badboiztv1611]

As a pacers fan

[@mikenellis3149]

"As a Pacers fan..."

[@umbrellaphantom]

I think there should be a 21 type thing in all star weekend

[@shaythomas817]

Tommy wants the All-Star game in Moron Mountain

[@mikehunt368]

go ‘cers and go duke 😉

[@TheNextManimal]

Haliiiiii

[@seantzeng1849]

Would have loved having Tyrese in Philly. But I guess they went with James Harden... But that's how good you are Tyrese! In the same conversation with Ben Simmons, Sabonis, and James Harden! Is Philly calling you about a comeback JJ? With Curry gone, they can sure use you!

[@kylek1742]

“I guess they went with James Harden” 😂😂 bruh he’s top 75 all time and not even done

[@seantzeng1849]

@@kylek1742 Well.... I didn't go in to much details. But I meant the Sixers went with the Harden trade package where they had to give up Drummond, Curry, and two first round picks along with Simmons. Would have likely been the other way for Haliburton. Probably would be Haliburton, Hields, Barnes, and picks for Simmons if it was trade with Kings.

[@kylek1742]

@@seantzeng1849 thoughts after Harden’s debut?

[@daviraposo7099]

ALL STAR WEEKEND IN CANCUN

[@jonion7884]

tommy went out on a limb for his all-star take and they cut his mic for it

[@joe_shmo]

I hate when podcast have some random producer like this on camera just keep behind the line

[@mca217]

I still don't understand why the Pistons drafted Killian Hayes over Haliburton. 😒

[@Multiswagbeast]

I’d like him on Miami or Milwaukee.

[@kingjamatt]

Hear me out, all star games in cities/states that don’t have an nba team?! I’m saying Biloxi. I’m saying Juneau. I’m saying Little Rock. Helena. Albuquerque. It’d be very 🅿️ to put it lightly.

[@JP-jd8wr]

For what it's worth I'm a hard-core basketball fan since a kid. Even a historian of sorts of the game. This trade was one of the dumbest all around inexplicable nonsensical trades in the last 25 years easy on the surface at least. I don't see a single win for the Kings from it besides Sabonis but I don't see why he would re-sign in Sacramento after seeing how dumb they are by his trade lol. So I count that as a rental of Sabonis. I'm happy Tyrese is out of that abyss but sad he didn't want it.

[@jiggacho]

SacTown wth 🤣🤣

[@papachung6639]

Tyrese seems like a guy who would not scam fans out of millions of dollars

[@jimmyjames6704]

That is not a beanie. That is a Smurf hat

[@Crickily]

Lol! One on One easy.... anyone could do it and it would be entertaining! I would sign up for anything with a narrative attached. So like if we got a Russell Westbrook vs Patrick Beverley? Lebron James vs Luka Doncic, Grayson Allen vs Alex Caruso, Marcus Smart vs Anyone! Andre Drummond vs Joel Embiid I would pay for that one! James Harden vs Kevin Durant? Back in the day OMG Koby Bryant vs Jalen Rose or Dahntay Jones? It would be amazing!

[@RM-ql2xy]

JJ criticizes DDay Lewis and picks The Rock?! 😂