Tyrese Haliburton is an American basketball player who plays for the Indiana Pacers. The 2023 and 2024 NBA All-Star is one of the most exciting young point guards in the NBA.
The Sacramento Kings drafted Haliburton in the 2020 NBA draft with the 12th overall pick. In his rookie season, he showcased extremely high basketball IQ and some efficient shooting percentages, 40.9% from 3-point range and 47.2% from the field. This led him to be selected as the all-rookie first team in 2021.
During his sophomore season, Haliburton was traded to the Indiana Pacers in a blockbuster deal. He quickly established himself as the leader of the young Pacers team and started stuffing box scores with some mind-blowing stats that are in the "point god" territory. In November 2022, he became the first player ever to record an impressive 40+ assists and 0 turnovers in a three-game stretch. In the 2022/23 season, he averaged 20.7 points, 10.4 assists, and a mere 2.5 turnovers per game.
This momentum continued into the 2023/24 campaign with an outstanding start, delivering incredible averages of 26.8 points and 11.9 assists per game in the first 16 games. On November 12, 2023, Haliburton showcased recorded 25 points, 17 assists, and zero turnovers against the Philadelphia 76ers. This feat solidified his place in NBA history as only the third player with such a stat line, alongside legends Allen Iverson and Chris Paul. Haliburton's unparalleled playmaking and shooting skills signal a promising future for the young point guard in the NBA.
Tyrese Haliburton Salary
Haliburton will earn $42,176,400 for the 2024-25 season. Haliburton got an extension on his rookie contract from the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 off-season. he has signed a 5-year extension of $244,623,120 which guarantees $244,623,120 with an average salary of $48,924,624.
This amount reflects Haliburton's on-court prowess and value to the Pacers organization. It underscores his status as one of the league's best young players. Haliburton's financial success mirrors his outstanding performance on the floor.
A yearly breakdown of his salary is mentioned below:
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2023-24 | Indiana Pacers | $5,808,435 |
| 2024-25 | Indiana Pacers | $42,176,400 |
| 2025-26 | Indiana Pacers | $45,550,512 |
| 2026-27 | Indiana Pacers | $48,924,624 |
| 2027-28 | Indiana Pacers | $52,298,736 |
| 2028-29 | Indiana Pacers | $55,672,848 |
How long is Tyrese Haliburton's contract?
Haliburton’s current contract is an extension rookie contract of a five-year deal ending in 2028-29. Haliburton’s new max contract deal with the Indiana Pacers has come into effect from the 2024/25 NBA season and it will last until the end of the 2028/29 NBA season. The final season of this contract consists of a player option for Haliburton. This means that Haliburton will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2029 offseason.
All this suggests that Haliburton is entering the final year of his rookie contract with his long-time future in the NBA is secured already.
FAQs
A. Tyrese Haliburton will earn $42,176,400 for the 2024-25 season.
A. Tyrese Haliburton has a five-year, $244,623,120 contract with the Indiana Pacers. It starts from the 2024/25 season until 2029.
A. Tyrese Haliburton was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., to parents John Haliburton and Brenda Haliburton.
A. John Haliburton and Brenda Haliburton are the proud parents of Tyrese Haliburton.
A. Tyrese Haliburton has one sibling, a brother named Marcel Haliburton, who is a game creator.
