Tyrese Haliburton, a standout player for the Indiana Pacers, has a deal worth about $245 million if he finishes on one of the three All-NBA teams this season, according to Joe Vardon and Sam Amick of The Athletic.
If he doesn’t make an All-NBA team this season, Haliburton’s deal would be worth $204.5 million.
If Haliburton falls short of the 65-game requirement, he will not be qualified for any postseason accolades. If he doesn’t miss any more games, the two-time All-Star is presently on pace to play 69 games this season.
“What’s at stake for me personally this year, and for us as a group, is not a secret,” Haliburton stated to The Athletic. Therefore, it seems like I want to assist in leading this group. And I don’t give a damn whether we keep winning while I’m playing this way. It doesn’t annoy me. I’ll move past it because I’m clearly contributing enough to our victory. However, it can really get to me when I’m doing something and we’re not winning.
Haliburton is shooting 47.9% from the field, 36.7% from outside the arc, and 85.7% from the free-throw line this season while averaging 20.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 11.2 assists. In terms of assists and assists per game, he leads the NBA.
The Pacers’ record for the season is 41–32. According to the Eastern Conference standings, they are in sixth position.
“You do realize that I haven’t stopped since the summer? USA, the In-Season Tournament, and other events have been occurring,” Haliburton stated. However, the way I see it—and the way I discuss it frequently—is like, ‘Look, I’m 24. I’m suited for it. It doesn’t annoy me. I don’t give rest much thought. I’ve been getting calls from folks who suggest, “Hey, maybe you should sit a game.” What good is that going to do, I wonder? Do you understand what I mean? That’s not what I want to do. I don’t really care for stuff like that because I want to play as much as I can and compete. I’m ready for the world I live in now—one that is all go, go, go.
