It wasn’t a season like any other for Tyrese Haliburton: the result obtained with the <a href="https://www.archysport.com/2022/01/nba-nets-dominate-bulls-in-the-top-duel-in-the-east/" title="NBA: Nets dominate Bulls in the top duel in the east”>Indiana Pacers represented the highest point of his NBA career, given that he had never reached this far, reaching the Conference Finals.
The Pacers player was also among the 12 protagonists of Team USA who won Olympic gold, although his contribution was limited (3 points and 0.5 assists in 9 minutes per game).
In a recent interview with The AthleticHaliburton talked about last season, projecting the effects of his path on his goals for the 2024-25 NBA season, which officially begins on October 22 with Opening Night.
I was ready to have little space, my teammates were among the best players in the world. Everyone had to pay this price, even LeBron, Wade and Anthony in 2004… it was still a crazy experience and I will be able to tell my children that I was part of one of the greatest teams in history
Tyrese Haliburton, The Athletic
When asked about the NBA topic, the Pacers point guard wanted to highlight the uniqueness of this pre-season from a technical point of view, defining it as a crucial moment to perfect one’s game and prepare as best as possible for the season.
It is the first training camp in which I feel real continuity, the first in which there are no changes in the coaching staff. It’s very inspiring, because we can focus on the details and more complex aspects, rather than having to learn everything from scratch. I think this will give us a big advantage
Tyrese Haliburton, The Athletic
Regarding the seasonal goals of his team, the message that Haliburton sends to himself and his teammates is very clear:
We had a great year, but honestly there was nothing we weren’t capable of achieving. If we want to achieve more, we have to be hungry. I’m not satisfied with the Conference Finals; I can’t do it for myself or for the team
Tyrese Haliburton, The Athletic
In conclusion, the former Sacramento Kings player shared his thoughts on himself and what the future might hold for him in his career:
My job is to use every ounce of talent I have while I’m in the League. I don’t know if this will lead me to become one of the best point guards ever or if this is already the best I can aspire to, but right now that’s not what interests me
Tyrese Haliburton, The Athletic
The All-Star seems extremely motivated for the upcoming NBA season. The Indiana Pacers will be called to confirm themselves at the top of the Eastern Conference, after their extraordinary run in the 2024 playoffs.
