Tyrese Haliburton entered the 2024-25 season after winning a gold medal with the Team USA Olympic basketball team. His inclusion on Steve Kerr’s roster was the culmination of a meteoric rise since his move to the Indiana Pacers. Haliburton is seen as a future star and arguably the best playmaker in the NBA.
However, with a growing reputation comes increased attention from opposing defenses. To begin the new season, the 24-year-old has struggled to reach his usual heights, especially in terms of scoring.
When speaking to the media during a post-practice news conference on Tuesday, Haliburton admitted that he’s adjusting to the increased defensive attention he’s receiving.
“I think there’s more full-court denial than I’ve ever seen, more of an emphasis on taking me out of our offense,” Haliburton said. “But I just gotta do a better job of still moving without the ball, going to be a screener, using screens, all those things. But I think that’s the biggest thing is just the off-ball denials.”
