Tyrese Haliburton Is The Best Passer In The NBA

A breakdown of the NBA's assist leader, Tyrese Haliburton's insane passing ability.
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[@GotJon]

His passing IQ definitely reminds me of CP3 with how patient and aware of where everyone is. He's definitely going to be an all star this year if he keeps this up!

[@aimore5315]

His post game breakdown of that game winner was incredible. He was in complete control and knew where everyone was when he made that pass. Unreal for a 22 year old…

[@justincarrizales1206]

Lakers can use him

[@celticsfan4lyfe33]

​@@justincarrizales1206 u mean Lakers would ruin him, u people believe Lakers can use everyone. Haven't u learned from getting Westbrook or the king's cutting tyrese? Let me help u Tyrese is effective because he has the ball in his hands aka pg won't happen in la nor did it in Sacramento. Lebron runs the offense just like he has for 20+ years for any team he's been apart of. U would need Tyrese to play off ball aka ruining his talents. Your really on a Tyrese passing video saying the Lakers could use him let that sink in 😂😂. Lakers need much more than passing, they need shooters around lebums passing

[@Robertedwinhouse38]

Wait I just realized… why tf did the kings trade him

[@vt0425]

@@Robertedwinhouse38 they have had Fox already. Trade Tyrese for Sabonis is a good move cuz the Kings are really lack of big man

[@DaquanTheWalrus]

These videos have such great information and voiceovers but easily the best part is how smooth the edits are and how quick everything flows. Easy to get lost in the content, keep it up!

[@HalfCourtHoops]

I appreciate it!!

[@Vladraac]

I'm gonna have to sift through his previous videos now. I just now found this channel. Keep it up!

[@HalfCourtHoops]

@@Vladraac Thanks!!

[@nick-ky7ql]

@@Vladraacworth it

[@toteispoe4]

@@HalfCourtHoops This video has good breakdown, but what's with the clickbait title? The passes that Jokic can make are much more difficult than this.

[@matthewolson2926]

Props to his teammates for always being ready to catch the ball too the amount of times he does no look passes means the ball could be sailing towards your head at any moment

[@letmesleepinpeace7052]

The whole squad running in transition is just beautiful. They know somebody will have a good look if they get in position lol.

[@mr.magnolia]

Great analysis! Really felt that the Kings could’ve used Haliburton better rather than just a secondary ballhandler when playing him alongside Fox, but him leading his own team definitely unlocked his true potential as a player.

[@supramental]

Kings wouldn’t be able to a use a Swiss Army knife correctly 😂

[@futurehofer1564]

@@supramental L, Kings have a nice squad

[@lazzz122]

@@futurehofer1564 L, Kings are banned from playoffs

[@delzeir]

@@lazzz122 L, you have no job.

[@spok22s]

Meh. We miss Haliburton here in Sac but Sabonis is pretty great and incredibly underrated. Fox has also been unlocked by the trade.

[@carterdwyz6669]

I had no idea Haliburton made this leap. INCREDIBLE breakdown of his game. Great video.

[@trappedoutmally7229]

He’s been like this since college.

[@sevendoubleodex]

he’s always been like this that’s why everyone was so surprised when sac let him go

[@rapz85]

That pass to the open man to win that game against the Lakers was just as impressive (to me at least) as the game-winning shot. The awareness after drawing the entire defense towards him into assuming that he was taking that last shot, and despite the mere seconds remaining showed no panic into tossing a pinpoint perfect pass... with a second and a half left... Cross Court...Left-Frickin-Handed...to a waiting Nembhard, receiving it perfectly in line with his shooting form leaving no need to make any adjustments to his body position or shooting form... Insane.

[@t-man152]

Haliburton is growing as my new favorite player. A good, determined player, maximizing to the extents of the game. I'd say he "secretly averages" over 40 a game, because you can see his patience to draw defenders as you pointed out in the clips, but maximizing points is the parts. Let me further explain: Tyrese can be open enough for a 3, and acknowledge his percentage from back there as a defender causes worry, but he can flip it to the most open guy. He can drive and create passing to cutter's and lanes for the easy layup. Instead of assuming he'd take a floater or middie, he waits for the corner 3. I enjoyed everything you discussed to us and I was just pointing what I learned or was further explained in your content. Hope you read this bro and keep it up!

[@theivantang]

Honestly one of the best hoop channels out there. Great content, smooth delivery, straight to the point. Keep hustling Sir!

[@HalfCourtHoops]

Thank you!

[@owenzou2673]

Being 6ft5 really gives him the extra advantage to utilize his court vision.

[@mhqqiqin_]

All the passes he make is not flashy, majority of them are just a fundamental passes but it is well-timed, it is well weighted, and it is to the best space possible to score.

[@stefandanlag3316]

Yes not flashy and fancy but more efficient passing 👏👏

[@indyphotoguy3746]

and somehow in the last 3 games he has done it with no turnovers and 40+ assist setting an NBA record! Skills

[@nathanthomas8504]

pacers fan here, this breakdown was amazing, im glad he is getting some love because nobody in the media really talks about his game like that.

[@whitewolf288]

Soon they will. He's gonna bring back the true PG position. The floor general.

[@Confidential13]

we can see a lot Magic Johnson on him. great on transition and sell the eyes. just a SUPERB point guard.

[@mattlindholm6144]

Magic is the only comp to Tyrese. No one else has had the combo of superior passing ability AND playing with abundant and infectious joy that literally lifts up the entire franchise.

[@anubis4032]

@@mattlindholm6144 Zo kinda was doing that before injuries last season

[@aaronmichael9693]

@@mattlindholm6144 Melo ball doesn’t exist?

[@hugo254hcm]

He is everything that Lonzo supposed to be

[@willnew4745]

Last time Lonzo was playing his team was 1st in the east. Lonzo is still a great PG and defender. Injuries have killed his athleticism.

[@mrdan523]

@@willnew4745will that be Lonzos legacy? Half a good season with the bulls?

[@michaelbarnes2126]

@@mrdan523 you know ppl gotta cling to past achievements to justify their belief in a player who can’t stay healthy

[@mrstonks3688]

Lanza made all of these passes as well

[@hugo254hcm]

@@willnew4745 Lonzo is still a great point guard, but would it be nicer if he had reached his potential by now, no?

[@scoa]

Loved this video! Haliburton has been one of my favorites since early on in his rookie season. He's got that special sauce so few find.

[@pesky19]

amazing video, haliburton has really been crazy this season

[@justincote2744]

For someone who has an incredibly short attention span this video was well informative and interesting and kept me engaged throughout. Good work!

[@osamaromehcfp]

bro.. this is one of the best basketball videos ive seen in recent years. your edits mixed with hali's vision is so wonderfully visually satisfying. thank you.

[@xavierbenson9942]

Thank you sir as someone who is transitioning from playing college basketball to coaching I love your videos you really help my basketball IQ tremendously thank once again

Great content man! Alreayt subbed, you earned it!

[@GHSTBY_S]

Josh Giddey: Finally!! A worthy opponent! Our battle shall be legendary!

[@spencersteel7597]

Fantastic breakdown! Love the level of detail you get to.

[@king_supreme1102]

Haliburton might just be on his way to being my favorite Pacer of all time if he stays for most of his career at least.

[@MrPangahas]

He plays with such control and pace, court vision is so good.

[@leveski]

This was very enjoyable to watch :)

[@rokari2238]

Great vid nice to see Haliburton getting spotlighted 🔥

[@francyspejyj8987]

Thank for this video, now I can do more pratice with pass

[@nick-ky7ql]

One of my favorite videos of yours as of late

[@elijahwood6299]

You just earned yourself a sub! 🔥🔥 video

[@DjPosey3]

Best True pg in the League right now! Pacer4Life

[@gimpscalawag]

Fantastic video, extremely detailed

[@J.J.J.J.J.J.J]

0:44 you say Haliburton has his eyes up early... showing a clip of him with his eyes down, watching the ball... However, that was the most important part of the play. He was watching the court with his peripheral vision and by looking down at the ball it makes the defence relaxed and think there is not going to be a fast break play, which is partly why his man was able to get so open.

[@DanielMartinez-vn7tf]

Got to give his teamates credit aswell for running the floor most of the time too

[@jayblazin1515]

As a Kings fan, I honestly miss having Tyrese on the team. The way Fox is playing a lot more without the ball and being able to hit 3’s now really opens everything up for everyone else and Tyrese being able to make the right read would’ve worked out but I’m glad the trade is working well for both teams and that Haliburton is thriving and becoming the player that we as Kings fans knew he would’ve become

[@jayblazin1515]

Now y’all see why Kings fans loved him and hated the fact that we traded him even though we were getting a proven 2 time All Star in Sabonis

[@st4r444]

I would have done a 3 team trade if I were the kings. Send fox somewhere, give pacers held, and still get sabonis but keep tyrese

[@jiehuang954]

@@jayblazin1515 I'm a life long Kings fan since 1987 and I don't hate this trade for one bid. Just remember you have to give some in order to get some, that's how business works. The bottom line is you do whatever you need to do to get the result you want! Obviously, the King had succeeded.

[@onjadar]

In a league full of scorers, it's quite refreshing to see some passers and good movers of the ball.

[@tguwop242]

Excellent breakdown! I love Haliburton!

[@HalfCourtHoops]

Thanks!

[@basketmental]

Great video.

[@ultralightbeing6080]

Great video I had no idea

[@juwelzbluntz]

Very special passer and player. Shows players like Luka and other offenses what pushing the pace even off makes can do

[@jvmilana19]

Such a great facilitator! I am happy that I collected his rookie cards ❤💯

[@Edennnnnn13]

W breakdown, I learned a lot.

[@lazzz122]

Haliburton deserves more attention for how good and efficient he's playing right now so thanks for this video

[@9EricCN3]

3:34 most guys get hollered at if they try to make a simple jump pass...Hali makes a behind-the-back gather, no-look jump pass all in one motion, just ridiculous lol And the ball security makes stuff like this downright unbelievable. Value-added passers will inevitably turn the ball over more often because of the risks they are taking but the way Hali keeps the turnovers low while taking these risks is Chris Paul-esque, 40 assists to 0 turnovers in a 3-game span is simply unachievable by the vast majority of NBA lead guards

[@AlbinoWhiteGuy]

These type of players are so valuable because so few can do it.

[@marcellburton9349]

He’s a generational talent

[@Bergamabacht]

Nice work! Subbed ya.

[@bradleynelson8754]

Great video. I would’ve loved him on my team. Would u be able to look at the Pelicans, top 5 on ORTG DRTG and Net (might be different right now). Maybe even look at how the amazing offence still has room for improvement. I feel like we never use simple PnR with shooters in the corners, would be some easy offence with a BI-Z PnR

[@brianjaramillo5126]

great video, 6 months later, still great

[@BRossgoated]

Great video! I don't watch many pacers games so i never knew he was a dimer like this

[@NixonsParanoia]

You really should man. He's insane to watch. Last 3 games he's had 40 consecutive assists with 0 turnovers- first time in NBA history that's happened. Last 5 years combined, a player has had 15 assists with 0 turnovers six times. Tyrese was that player 3 of the 6 times. It's insane how good he is.

[@SirStrongilan]

Good breakdown

[@whitewolf288]

I'm a PG on 2k and play a lot of REC. I play exactly like Tyrese. He's one of my favorite young players in the entire league. Love his play style.

[@Eeland_Stribling]

😂

[@sethweigum5228]

I feel like I just watched every single Haliburton assist of the year lol. Great vid

[@john8114]

Great video

[@pvrpleevara]

One of my favorite players let’s go tyrese🤘🏾

[@berserkerkay]

One of the best passers in the league

[@HalfCourtHoops]

For sure.

[@theretrosavage]

Best they've had since Mark Jackson

[@toteispoe4]

Yeah, because Jokic is the best passer.

[@ramsey7558]

His ability to make tough passes is just as crazy as his ability to make the right read

[@j3y3k70]

So how come we don't hear more about this passing wiz in the media!? Dude got special vision!

[@siphillis]

Thank goodness Devil Vassell is finally figuring out his offensive flow, because up until recently I was becoming increasingly bitter that the Spurs passed on Haliburton.

[@axelchris3772]

Your videos are broken down so well it's so effortless to absorb knowledge, could you make more PG videos in the future. much appreciated, keep it up Coach!

[@futurehofer1564]

You know what's funny, I have watched lots of his games in Indiana and I can't recall him making a left handed skip pass. I don't know if it is because he doesnt get left ball screens as often or if that angle isn't that comfortable or good for him, idk

[@jsmith5074]

The coach Rick Carlisle LOVES THIS STYLE! Similar to J. Kidd in Dallas when they won 2011 but WITH A JUMPSHOT! But they running this joint in the East…. I think they can make the second round

[@yll9704]

CP3 passes for a shot Tyrese passes for an advantage. It's interesting that both style lead to good offense.

[@perception1930]

great video

[@notchrisquaste8095]

so happy the pacers r getting recognized as one of the better young cores, nothin but bucket getters

[@ilngsisfh]

Lmao Harden and Zion’s face going from happy to “oh fuck how’d that ball get here?” Is hilarious

[@komplex9405]

Players like this and they way they pass is a lost art. He’s truly destined for greatness, and a heck of a player.

[@milkboy2228]

Idk why I had to remember that he's obviously played with Hield before so naturally they have chemistry

[@josiahmorris5799]

See everyone on the team sprinting in the fast break? They are excited and invigorated by the possibility of scoring. That’s brought by a man who loves to pass. People! This is why Steve Nash won two MVPs! It’s what he did for his team! ALL OF THEIR NUMBERS went up because of one player’s unselfishness! To be a great passer you also should be a scoring threat yourself to draw defenders. Great video! It shows what a spark a pass-first player can be to the intangibles of a team’s success and energy!

[@anubis4032]

Him and lonzo are so similar both 6'5 both great passers both love transition both good defenders

[@NixonsParanoia]

Hali is a better passer by a decent margin though. Both great players and top 5 of their draft class easily.

[@tyjohnson9974]

Haliburton is still a better passer than Lonzo and he’s also a better scorer. Lonzo is definitely the better defender though.

[@R4vel]

Awesome video coach, not very related, but do you think Hield could get back shooting 40% in a season again? He's gone from being an elite shooter to an above average one, and it's really confusing to me why that is.

[@metalsadman]

defense respecting him more

[@Nick-zl5xf]

I think 100% yes. He’s got the skill/form and Haliburton is generating LOTS of open perimeter looks. It’ll bounce back, especially as opponents start prioritizing other people like Hali and Mathurin in the scouting report

[@tyjohnson9974]

He’s 37% on almost 10 attempts a game. That’s still elite efficiency.

[@hubertsumlin9697]

Very impressive video, I appreciate Tyrese more than ever. Nice work.

[@sharifnasser7635]

Reminds me of how russ started learning how to get his teammates. What a player

[@MrPangahas]

The problem with Russ is that he has clumsy hands, I dunno how he gets to dunk with such force on the drive and not lose the ball but commits lousy turnovers.

[@solbtv2753]

My nets really needs someone like him a legit point guard and one legit center as well

[@s2kBscreamin]

As a Sac Town native, sucks to see what we gave up, but also at the same time, grateful for having Domas. Win/win trade so far for both sides… 👌

[@st4r444]

I would done a 3 team trade with fox and buddy to get sabonis and keep tyrese

[@ReCharredSigh]

Ironically, the Kings got rid of Tyrese just before they brought in coach Mike Brown, who has souped up the Kings' offense this year. Imagine this Tyrese in Mike Brown's offense. I'd love for Coach Pyper to do a Mike Brown Kings' offense breakdown.

[@CoachK2233]

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 Reminiscent of them Mark Jackson dayz🎯🎯 I C u Tyrese👀👀💙💛

[@BrutusJrThe3rd]

Best breakdown on court vision I’ve ever watched. Thank you sir. 🙏🏾🫡 Playmaking guards make the game beautiful to watch

[@peterhaslund]

Way to go Sac-town!!!

[@chuckcarter4251]

Facts he A REAL PG

[@nakkesha]

He got dimer, needle threader, floor general, and special delivery on hall of fame

[@81Point2]

There's never been as an elite of a passer that's NBA-ready coming straight out of college as Hali. His AST:TO is absolutely bonkers for a relatively new player to the league.

[@krisskrosssss]

It's still Nikola Jokic but Haliburton is definitely one of the best passers in the NBA.

[@therage583]

Haliburton average more assist and has the most assist this year

[@krisskrosssss]

@@therage583 he doesnt average the most assists, thats Harden, and they average the same amount of assists while Jokic is significantly less ball dominant than Haliburton.

[@therage583]

@@krisskrosssss no it’s Haliburton goofy

[@jvandenbrink94]

Great video! So pumped that Haliburton has blown up like this in Indy. Pacers fans deserve it, and he deserves better than Sacramento. That being said..... no shot is this guy a better passer than Nikola Jokic!

[@jiehuang954]

Ironically the Kings are the 2 seed in the West right now. You may hate the Kings for what they do to Hali, but you can't deny they did the right move from this trade by getting a game changer whom you probably know by the name of Sabonis....the best all around Center in the league second to Jokic.

[@bruhbruhbruhbrug21]

wish the media would talk more about haliburtons passes rather than lamelo. tyrese is special

[@ZoDrama]

I didn’t know haliburton could pass like that he wasn’t known for court awareness his first couple seasons

[@Baylorbetterthanbrown]

Lie because u could see in all his seasons

[@michaelbarnes2126]

Yeah he’s always been a connector and willing passer in SAC. It’s on another level now cause he has the ball full time

[@baseball900000]

Hali grew up in my city and has always had this natural ability to manipulate the defense with his no look passes and ball fakes. He’s been making defenders look silly since 6th Grade.

[@kobe24524]

That's my point guard.

[@Django19]

He knows his teammate is open before his teammate knows he's open.

[@BrooklynBalla]

And people thought I was crazy when I said his passing is as good as any elite PG like CP3,Kidd or Nash.This was during his rookie year when he only averaged like 4-5 assists.But I could tell by his vision and quality of passes he would eventually put up 8-10 apg.

[@beetlejuice4357]

Miles is playing much better along side him and the same for all the Pacers. The Pacers haven't ever had a point guard of this caliber before. Fun and exciting to watch this young team play!

[@TheRaptorsShow]

He’s gonna win the skills challenge this year at all star

[@derrickjohnson267]

The difference between Haliburton & others NBA players, Haliburton loves to get his teammates involved & that's his game; making everyone better.

[@kudzaiishegonese7667]

Do you think he would play the same in Europe with 2-3 zones ?

[@purpleperc1012]

You want to know something crazy. Steph curry 3pt made in first 3 seasons : 372 Tyrese 3pt made with 15 games left in his 3rd season : 440

[@onlyfacts3178]

00:40 GREAT JOB??? LOL yes he saw someone alone running to the paint 🤣😂

[@mvpxjoey]

I hate playing with the people I do because I never get to showcase my passing skills they just look at me and no one ever cuts

[@goingold1855]

what about kevin love? what are his stats on this? i feel like he's a great passer

[@kenm4390]

I see lots of koc inspiration

[@AlvarWahle]

FINALLY Pacer's team name makes sense. Very excited.