Since the start, Tyrese Haliburton has been playing the NBA Tournament hard. For the young player, who has not yet played in a playoff match, it is an opportunity to experience great sensations. He and his teammates are only 48 minutes away from winning this first edition. A hell of a challenge stands before them: LeBron James.
For the former Sacramento leader, facing the best scorer in NBA history for a trophy is an ideal scenario.
The idol of an entire generation
“Like any kid born in 2000, LeBron was my favorite player growing up,” confirms the best passer in the league for ESPN. “It’s hard not to be. I grew up a fan of the Cavaliers, then the Heat, then the Cavaliers and Lakers again before I was drafted. That's how it happened. So facing him for this title is a kind of fairy tale. It's going to be fun. It's great to be able to face your idol on a daily basis. I am impatient. »
Especially since LeBron James doesn't really show any signs of weakness. Even at almost 39 years old. “He is still in his prime. I saw him the other night, he's phenomenal. Its longevity and grandeur are incredible. He's the greatest scorer in history and if there's a Mount Rushmore, he's on it.”believes Rick Carlisle.
Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers will have to be very strong to deprive the Lakers and “LBJ” of this title. “Time always wins but LeBron is dominating it right now. He's playing at an incredible level so we're going to have to be ready for the 48 minutes.”warns TJ McConnell.
| Tyrese Haliburton | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2020-21 | BAG | 58 | 30 | 47.2 | 40.9 | 85.7 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 5.3 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 13.0 |
| 2021-22 * | All Teams | 77 | 35 | 47.3 | 41.4 | 84.2 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 8.2 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 15.3 |
| 2021-22 * | BAG | 51 | 34 | 45.7 | 41.3 | 83.7 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 7.4 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 14.3 |
| 2021-22 * | IND | 26 | 36 | 50.2 | 41.6 | 84.9 | 0.9 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 9.6 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 17.5 |
| 2022-23 | IND | 56 | 34 | 49.0 | 40.0 | 87.1 | 0.6 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 10.5 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 20.7 |
| 2023-24 | IND | 18 | 34 | 52.5 | 44.1 | 88.4 | 0.7 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 12.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 26.9 |
| Total | 209 | 33 | 48.4 | 41.2 | 86.1 | 0.7 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 8.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 17.1 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
