Tyrese Haliburton Is Officially A SUPERSTAR!

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[@Jeff_2x]

Seeing Hali in person vs Raptors was crazy, it felt like he wasn’t really doing anything then boom I look up he has 24 and 15 like midway through the 3rd 😂

[@givemesometime8405]

I saw him play Philly in person yo this dude shot is so effortless and quick that if you sag off this guy for just a split second that ball is hitting bottom net. And if you play up on him too much he finding guys with the smallest windows. But the end of the night I realized he didn’t turn the ball over 😭😭

[@shaft9000]

He's a fantastic talent, but to call him "SUPERSTAR" before he's even sniffed a conference final is _simply foolish._

[@everythinglakers1713]

@@shaft9000 he's putting up superstar stats and those are translating into wins since this is the first year since the rebuild that the Pacers have taken it seriously. Similar to the Shai jump last season, Shai is clearly a superstar along with players like Ant or LaMelo who are superstars as well

[@justsomejusstsome8994]

​@@shaft9000Embiid is a superstar and he aint even made it out of the 2nd round lol

[@DarkKnight-ko8lq]

@@everythinglakers1713Lamelo pushing it man he’s an all star.

[@Jeff_2x]

Bro just casually drops 30+ points and 15+ assists every game

[@hellraiser420]

With like no turnovers too

[@luisestafelizzz]

while 50-40-90 I mean wtf

[@6ftweirdo]

While being only 23!

[@everythinglakers1713]

this whole thread easily confirming why Hali the best PG in the East and Top 3 in the league rn behind Doncic/Curry

[@thrawncaedusl717]

@@everythinglakers1713 I’m going to be so upset if he misses starting in the all-star game because of big market bias.

[@king_supreme1102]

I’m just thrilled that the Pacers are getting widespread respect from non fans. Doesn’t happen very often.

[@dannyhernandez265]

True. I haven’t seen the pacers as a threat since Paul George played for them.

[@dispater101]

25/12 on 50/40/90 is fking insane offensive output..wont be surprised if he ends up with atleast an MVP before his career ends

[@verward]

It's difficult as a pure point guard. CP3 had some MVP calibre seasons but he didn't get it. Same for Stockton and Kidd. Nash got it, but only as part of a revolutionary system on the best regular season team of the league.

[@tarunganesg9700]

@@verward nah i think he can get it. Cp3 was extremely extremely close in 2008 vs kobe and many people still argue today. If the pacers end up getting a great defense around hali and if he continues this insane efficiency and playmaking it could be similar to a jokic style mvp (great scoring, all time level playmaking-despite being a mid defender)

[@Shortballa11]

He’d have to have get his team to 60 wins to get the MVP.

[@MrSuperman957]

@@tarunganesg9700 Jokic has insane rebounding as well though. He's more impactful overall so he got the MVP

[@ncxbeats]

As a life long Pacers fan i'm very content with what's going on. Haliburton has evolved this team on whole other level unlike the Paul George era. The All star game is in Indianapolis this year-- first time in almost 40 years! I'm anticipating a deep playoff run this year. The east coast better watch out!!

[@fortynights1513]

Bill Simmons described the Pacers this year as “kind of like the 80’s Nuggets with three pointers”. Would it be accurate to call them a team that can score like there’s no tomorrow but not guard anyone? And out of curiosity, how is Haliburton without the ball in his hands? Just curious because he’s got a lot of points on top of double digit assists so that implies he’s had the ball a lot.

[@p00lboy]

i must ask @ncxbeats if you are a fellow hoosier as well as a life long pacer fan?

[@ncxbeats]

@@p00lboy ✅ yessir

[@p00lboy]

@ncxbeats i still have a hoop hankie when my great grand mother took me to a game sponsored by marsh and indiana national bank i was a darnell dr dunk hillman fan

[@Yvngin.n]

Didn’t Paul George get to the ECF?

[@pocketfullofblow]

Halliburton is much more similar to nash to Paul when u look at play style, pace, and defense

[@aihsur]

he’s just such a likeable guy too, reminds me a lot of daniel ricciardo, makes me so happy to see guys like that just go out there and play great

[@dylanjohnson2731]

the fact that indiana has been able to put such a well fitting offensive personnel around tyrese considering that they have only had him for about a season and a half is very good sign

[@verward]

I mean almost any set of roleplayers around these would be good around Tyrese. I genuinely feel like he makes them seem a lot better than they are. The only one that has all-star potential is Mathurin.

[@Miles_305]

Just incredible. They are so fun to watch. Pacers need way more love. -Random Heat Fan

[@lookatcodyman654]

As someone who is also a random Heat fan, I agree

[@fastbreakreport]

As a Pacers fan....I approve this message.

[@clipperscards2633]

Halliburton’s efficiency is insane

[@carsonhager9473]

I was a Suns fan back in 2020 when Hali was drafted. We decided to pick Jalen Smith, who’s ironically on the Pacers now and killing it, over Haliburton then traded for Chris Paul which in hindsight is what ruined the Suns. I’m now a Pacers fan because I couldn’t stand the Chris Paul and Kevin Durant trade but I fantasize about what could’ve been with a Booker/Haliburton backcourt.

[@MegaMitchMan]

Welcome to the fan base brother!

[@geekout1642]

Yes Rusty we all know you’re a huge Josh Giddey fan

[@RD-zx6py]

Giddey's a diddler.

[@myquest666420]

@@RD-zx6pythe Giddler

[@jerrypoppins9033]

I called this on a post last year where everyone had Lamelo Ball over Haliburton. I said he would have an insane break out this year and I want credit!!

[@ImGonnasayit]

As someone who loved them both since I first saw them hoop in college. The comp is spot on.

[@joeygareis4220]

Hali and the pacers remind me more of Nash and the fast paced d'antoni offense

[@josemejia9831]

Idk why but he kinda reminds me a mixture of CP3 & John Stockton 🤷‍♂️

[@clanwaddell5628]

So many players are blossoming into stars right now. It's a fun time for fans of hoops.

[@SplainIt2meLucy]

Regular season superstar. I imagine he'll struggle in best of 7 series. Also Pacers defense is shockingly bad

[@marcusmcneal7453]

Ahead of the draft, I was HUGE on Tyrese. I thought he had all the necessary skills to be a great modern guard for the NBA and his faults would be easily overcome by his stellar IQ. I thought my Bulls should have taken him with then #4 pick because he was perfect for us. I was disappointed that didn't happen, but so happy to see he has become the player I thought he could be and then some. He's one of my favorite players to watch.

[@Jeff_2x]

Am I the only person who thinks on an individual level Tyrese is lowkey outperforming Ant rn

[@jamesmarr5196]

Easily technically, this comment makes you sound like u don’t know ball

[@jamesmarr5196]

Playmaking is so much better while scoring and defense is equal for both of them

[@thewizmerlin4224]

@@jamesmarr5196 I somewhat agree on the scoring, but defensively Ant is significantly better, especially this year, he's been great on that end.

[@zdiii3795]

​@@jamesmarr5196the playmaking aint league better ant had a huge jump on that end

[@MB-jz3uu]

​@@jamesmarr5196equal? I've never seen Haliburton lock up superstar guards.

[@jamesmarr5196]

I’m from Indy AND have him on my fantasy, so happy he’s going crazy. Side story I have a video of him tryna RIZZ up some chick during the Indy 500 national anthem🤣🤣🤣🤣 like bro couldn’t wait 2 minutes to talk to this baddie

[@jamesmarr5196]

I was sitting in the crowd in front of him

[@verward]

On offense, he is just like chris paul. Why I don't like the comparison is that chris paul was a great defender too. If tyrese can be all-d or close to that, he's the new Chris Paul.

[@yoshikigrg8]

He is defiitely a top 3 pg and one of top players in the league as a whole. He is still heavily underrated.

[@Ericrawnsley]

If haliburton played defense he would be one of the best players in the league

[@jesusfollower4391]

He already is

[@millstravis4667]

He’s a top 10 player already. If he worked on his defense he would be top 5-3

[@flyyguy.ty7]

somebody PLEASE teach Rusty the difference between less and fewer and when to use which

[@ezraprzytyk]

Hes literally entering the steph/luka best pg in the game convo

[@martiawesome]

Even though team usa didnt medal during this years fiba,edwards,tyrese and even paolo have really been really good so far this year..

[@c.k-da-kxnghere]

Haliburton going to Orlando is my dream. They would sleepd their way to the second round and then fight their way to a chip

[@maliwoodtalks]

Yeah you gotta give it to him. He’s definitely looking like a first team all nba player. He’s leading the league in assist. He’s just a true PG. elite playmaker.

[@jazzyprince3335]

It’s nice to see my Pacers on the rise, let’s get into these damn playoffs

[@jerisonpoe9885]

The "point God" Play style batton has been passed from Stock*on to Nash to Paul and now to Haliburton

[@jaychulo223]

Unfortunately due to injuries Lonzo missed his spot of carrying it on along side Haliburton in the new generation

[@AngelHerrera-zl6yw]

@@jaychulo223lmao lonzo never once compared to those players😂 no one elite assist numbers never close to being an all star and never once been the leader of his team and not even close to the hofers mentioned stop the disrespect

[@jaychulo223]

@@AngelHerrera-zl6yw I don’t know if you were watching him play but lonzo was coming into his own he fixed his shot and started to snipe from distance (which his main criticism was his jumper was broke and inconsistent )he’s one of top best perimeter defender and definitely one of the highest iq players at the pg position and had the bulls team in top 10 defense ratings before he got hurt he’s only played 250 games he’s never been Healthy enough to actually get into rhythm and have the impact show through the numbers so my point remains unfortunately due to injuries lonzo missed his spot of carrying the torch for the new generation pure Elite point guard’s 💯

[@AngelHerrera-zl6yw]

@@jaychulo223 Lonzo wasn’t carrying the torch for shit. Those guys are the top player of their team and led them to the finals there are at least 5 other young pgs I’m taking over lonzo his brother included😂 he’s a role player nothing more you don’t put 4th options who are off ball guards who can’t break a defense down on their own in the same talks as hornets cp3 suns nash or Tyrese rn. I’m taking Tyrese Hali Brunson melo garland maxey jamal Murray d fox all over him in a heartbeat those are stars lonzo is not and never has been nor ever will be.

[@jaychulo223]

@@AngelHerrera-zl6yw I like how u keep bringing up point guards who have been fortunate to be healthy, having the absolute the green light rn I’ll repeat He came into the league injured he didn’t have the same opportunities to fully develop and weed out the growing pains he was expected to carry on the lakers franchise and had the keys took by lebron in his second season and shipped off to a coach that didn’t know what to do with him having the boy in the corners there’s a reason why old ass Steve van Gundy isn’t a coach anymore by the way . and when he finally got his opportunity to be a top option that did wonders for the bulls and were the 3rd seed but obviously u didn’t know that because u don’t put 4th options who are off ball guards a primary u clearly didnt see shit with the bulls 😂 . When he is available he has one of the highest iQs more then atleast 3 of the pgs u just named at that position 💀 he’s one of the last true playmaking pgs and would’ve been elite if it wasn’t for injuries but no here u are throwing in scoring point guards to back up no point forgetting that defensive and playmaking iq is also impactful to the game of basketball 😂

[@jkreimborg]

I swear I could tell how he is a basketball Jedi after watching 2 minutes of a game in college

[@pacerland3173]

Told everyone 2 yrs ago that he wood become best all around PG n da league “ the New Point God “

[@randomperson2540]

Hot take if he keeps this up he is officially in the tier of Steve Nash as one the offensive goats, and honestly I think he's better than Nash I just need to see the playoffs

[@TMM2023]

Calling someone a “superstar” after 20 games is wild. Top 30 player? Yes. Draft steal? Absolutely. First time All Star? For sure. But superstar? Nah. Gotta do it a little longer to get that classification.

[@lauraharold5200]

Are you saying he'll be a 1st time all star? Because he was last season. About to be a 2 time all star, and maybe get his first all NBA nod. Pacers will make Playoffs this year, and Hali will step it up even further! Probably 2nd round exit, but I could see us getting hot and getting to ECF. We make some noise in the playoffs, I believe we pick up another star player in the off season. Go Hali GOOOOOOOO!!!

[@oli551000]

Why do you not make deep dives anymore😢 Imo that's when you're at your best and it's THE thing that you have that other NBA youtubers don't💪🏿💪🏿

[@jozef2630]

After the deal a year and a half ago, some people said that Indiana won the trade, today we see how Savones and Pax have become the strongest duo in the league. Healy is a huge player, but he is not at Pox's level Yet , He is on his way without a doubt.

[@robcarter2086]

Huh???

[@mattr2626]

Wtf are you talking about

[@alexescutia4805]

@@mattr2626he’s saying fox is better than hali and fox and sabonis is the best duo in the league. I disagree with both but

[@sully8754]

Its just bananas B A N A S

[@haydenfreeman7685]

920 legend

[@KingOfTheSqueaks]

6:05 he’s feeling the fingers from 2 directions? 🤨

[@Jeff_2x]

Yessir Tyrese Haliburton prop

[@seg2513]

Why does the stats he say not match any graphic

[@Jeff_2x]

Nah Chris Paul doesn’t get enough credit for being one of the best guard defenders at 6ft. Like he legitimately was better than athletic guards on defense

[@legittaco5899]

CP3 in his prime was athletic enough to dunk on Dwight Howard, he just didn't have the height.

[@shaft9000]

Ehh in reg season OK maybe, but as the playoffs progress he's easier to gameplan and be exploited by guards that can shoot over him.

[@justyouraverage2dsimps278]

Hali and Ant is the only player i like outside of my team. It's really great seeing him finally breaking out as a superstar.

[@jacobbathurst7218]

Personally i think a prime Steve Nash is a better comp then Chris Paul. CP3 also played insane defense. (Didn’t realize he would talk about the defense at the end)

[@brangatang123]

Ima wait till the end of the season cuz it’s too early tbh

[@Anon-qp3kt]

The East is blowing up. So many rookies are either blossoming or are starting to kick into gear

[@zacharyhutson8420]

The modern jason kid mixed with nash reggie miller

[@adebayoremmanuell]

if you really meant magic like you would’ve said magical, rusty!

[@Other_Robots]

Was setting up a parlay and haliburton +8 assists is -3000 which is fucking insane. Also pacers are basically the anti-Knicks: fast pace, good ball movement, selfless star, terrible defense

[@TheAnanaki]

When the Pacers add Pascal to their lineup this summer it's a wrap

[@markanderson3826]

Why wait summer trade for him now

[@joeknapp9162]

Yo that sweater is 🔥

[@Treeko55]

Everyone saying he's the best pg, somehow forgets luka

[@Cam-wk6ty]

this mf is so indecisive on his titles

[@MrJack-nd7hc]

Will we get your take on the Josh Giddey situation?

[@MrJohnnyAOA]

Nah. Don't recall Rusty releasing content on allegations unlike that trashy FlightMike.

[@FromDeepPod]

Tyrese Haliburton is why I watch Pacers games

[@mastersplinter1950]

its crazy Tyrese ave 1 less TO/100 than cp3 hes so great

[@tinhead41]

Hey Sixers fan here, just wanted to take this opportunity to point out that Haliburton should be a Sixer but for Darryl Morey's past love affair with James Harden. Bah, humbug.

[@jdsilvestri]

Hard to read Hali, because he is obviously amazing, but you look at his handles and he has so much room to improve, he shot looks goofy as hell, and he is still so good. I think the point god name is perfect for cp3 though because there is literally no facet of cp3's game that he wasn't great at. Scoring at 3 levels, passing, dribbling, assist to TO, defending. He checked every single box you can come up with for a perfect PG

[@jays3652]

I have to strongly disagree. This is the overreaction I expected from a lot of nba fans (especially those that don't watch games), but not from you Rusty. Hali is a good maybe even great (T20) player, however, he is FAR from a superstar. His numbers this year have been absolutely insane, from his assists to his scoring to his insane efficiency. However, the context behind these numbers is a key factor that needs to be addressed. Aside from buckets in transition, the pacers almost exclusively run a 5 out offense with many isolation plays, occasional screen actions, and slash + kicks. There is little genuine off ball movement or more complex actions in their offense, and it frankly reminds me of a college basketball scheme. They're also very high pace, #1 in the league by a solid margin. This is an offense (similar to Harden in Houston) that leads to juiced up individual stats and RS wins, but little post season success (especially with the lack of defense aside from Turner). Many of Hali's assists are "rondo assists", being passes to the hoop in transition or a basic pass to a wing in 5 out. In addition, he has been very efficient, but his buckets typically come either in isolation or transition. He's certainly a skilled scorer and smart player, but I can guarantee that atm his efficiency will experience a huge drop against strong perimeter defenses in the post season. His defense also obviously leaves a lot to be desired from a 'superstar'. Imo he's fun to watch, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.

[@JJ-ok6pb]

We haven't seen him in the playoffs yet it's a wait and see but I have a question, do you consider Trae Young a superstar?

[@marceloasensiofilho3833]

At Haliburton's age CP3 was not as good as he is rn

[@edgarfigueroa8050]

He was 2nd in mvp voting and should have won at 23, Halliburton’s age.

[@marceloasensiofilho3833]

@@edgarfigueroa8050 hahahaha

[@edgarfigueroa8050]

You probably never saw prime CP3. It’s ok, but there’s a reason why he is the original point god

[@marceloasensiofilho3833]

@@edgarfigueroa8050 I have seem him on his prime. I have seem him put loads of meaningless numbers that never earned him an MVP or his team a ring. Cp3 is the point fraud.

[@MonteYRM]

Hes way more like steve nash than chris paul. CP slows the game down and processes it. Nash and Tyrese play with wayyyy more pace.

[@hoodiejalen366]

Tyrese comp in football is jude bellingham fax

[@samaat66]

Same guy that looked lost this past summer in World Cup competition!!!???

[@taylorrichardson4566]

MVP

[@kevintalley1158]

I think haliburton a better player cuz of his size and how well he shoots the ball and on top of that I just think he’s a better leader but i may be biased saying that cuz im not not a fan of Chris Paul’s antics

[@p00lboy]

as a basketball fan no way is hali/paul comparison an insult to either have to be a casual or a nut riding hater to think so

[@davidcoquelle3081]

if superstar mean all NBA than yes if it means he has reach superstar as in best player on a championship roster then NO!

[@NewwxNeww]

the point god is and forever will be chris paul!!! but love to see tyrese work!!

[@roslolian11]

Haliburton is so much better than Cp3 for one thing he is 6'6/6'7 Cp3 barely 6 ft. He is also a dead eye 3 PT shooter. Carlisle doing great as usual.

[@joel8692]

He's definitely not close to Paul as a defender

[@roslolian11]

@@joel8692 Haliburton is still young when he learns defense he is gonna be a better defender than Cp0

[@rimgarr]

i would be so mad as an nba player getting compared to chris paul

[@joel8692]

You'll be mad getting compared to one of the best PG ever thats top 3 in assist and steals

[@JJ-ok6pb]

Pacer fan here, I don't think he's a superstar yet, he still has facets to improve in his game like his defense, but he's close

[@thrawncaedusl717]

Isn’t Steve Nash a better comparison?

[@king_supreme1102]

They’re more similar, but the production is closer to CP3

[@MrOctober44]

He is, but the way you shit on the trade you would say this no matter what.

[@king_supreme1102]

As if he wouldn’t praise the kings too

[@MrOctober44]

@@king_supreme1102 He said if he saw Sabonis on the street "he'd cut his Goddamn throat". I thought it was an overreaction, but it illustrates his hatred and disgust for the Kings.

[@32ekoc]

My thing is that Nash had about the same shooting percentage and got MVP. Haliburton (sadly) isn't getting that trophy this year, and he's all around better than Steve.

[@TeamComeback4]

I was born on leap year (‘96), us leap babies gotta stick together… HaliWagon is the new point god

[@seandawson5899]

I mean I'm happy for the pacers success so far and Hali's production, but a superstar? I would like to see how well this take ages in a few years. Its WAY to early to say he's a point god.

[@verward]

No it's not. They're looking like a 50 win team and there are no other all-star calibre players on the roster. All of these guys are ok to good roleplayers. Many of them came off the bench on their previous teams. If they go 50-32 he is a superstar.

[@secularZoo]

#2 ranked offense??? Last I heard they were still #1

[@jaynoxjay]

We all know their only one true Point God... and His Name is The Joker!

[@accutronitisthe2nd95]

Who???

[@mightysavior74]

King made the wrong choice trading him

[@RuskiVodkaaaa]

I still think the Kings should have asked for more during the trade that moved Hali to the Pacers...sure both teams won at the end but it was obvious Hali would become a superstar, they could have asked for more picks in the trade.

[@Dewalthasmymoney]

It's obvious both GMs had asked for more than they received. That's how negotiations work in the real world. Getting rid of Buddy Hield is the equivalent to picks. You don't actually think that "we should ask for more" is an original thought that Monte and company didn't consider did you? They were negotiating this trade for weeks. If we left it up to the fans to develop the roster last year, the Kings roster would have Jae Crowder and Jaden Ivy. No Sabonis, no Fox, no Keegan. I don't recall a single fan saying we should get Malik Monk and Kevin Huerter. Perhaps it's because I'm an old boomer but I know my place; I'm a fan and Monte is a pro. There's nothing you and I considered that Monte hasn't. I agree with you about a few things though. Haliburton is a really good player that will likely become great and -wish- we got more. But myself and most other Kings fans are very happy with the trade.

[@RafaelDias-jq5ky]

Hot take but I dont think the comments here are that toxic

[@shaft9000]

NO, no, no....he has the talent but not the wins he needs to get to at least a Conference Final before you throw a word like that around

[@noelramirez1551]

Lol yet the pacers got shut down by Rusty's most hated team the magic 😂

[@tayfattz2272]

Stop dropping the Superstar title so easily . He is balling but Stars and Superstars are made in the middle of playoffs . Consistency also plays a part . I like him but I’m not using hyperbole. Otherwise good shit .

[@Subzer0Domain]

I hate how everyone thinks CP3 is a point god, buddy has achieved barely anything on his resume, compared to Halliburton who is going to be better than CP3 all time

[@getplayed7272]

How the fuck are you going to see that? This pacers team the way it's structured is good in transition but not half court and relies on good ass shooting

[@jesusfollower4391]

I haven’t laughed this hard in a long time. Great joke lol

[@joel8692]

Lamoooo so being top 4 in steals and assist isn't good

[@jaredheck1753]

No disrespect but DO NOT compare him to CP3 or Steph. Hes a better shooter/scorer than CP3 and a better passer than Steph

[@joel8692]

So it's disrespectful to compare him to 2 of the best PG ever ? How about cp3 is levels above him on defense and Steph is on another universe as a shooter than him

[@re11o]

He’s better.

[@justinpelkey6722]

Haliburton>Paul George

[@buttah6962]

Ight relax let's stop throwing around the word superstar

[@4FrogsStacked]

banas

[@tristanyuh3775]

Give me giddy

[@malandaytv7553]

Wrong, Curry, Jokic, Lebron, Giannis, KD and probably Embiid and Tatum are the superstars in the league. You prolly mean an allstar caliber player not yet a supertime

[@thenotoriousmichaeljackson8938]

Which is why we RIGHTFULLY clowned Sac Town. 💀💀💀 ridiculous trade

[@mattr2626]

This is just a terrible take. Would you rather have traded Fox? Fox was and is, an established star. Tyrese was still nothing but potential two years ago. Established talent beats potential any day

[@lilcoln_15]

Sac >>> Indy bro, be humble. Fox still better than Tyrese lol

[@NFTVMX]

crazy suns lost him lol

[@laronnechance]

First

[@christiangrigg2316]

Am I the only one getting horrible quality for this video?