NBA Finals
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OKLAHOMA CITY — Ask anyone in basketball circles five years ago about the impact Tyrese Haliburton would have on the NBA, and it’s likely none would’ve said he’d lead a team to the NBA Finals.
In his 3 1/2 seasons with the Indiana Pacers, Haliburton has emerged as the franchise star, the leader of the team both on the court and in the locker room. The team has been built to enhance and complement his skills. With Haliburton at the helm, the Pacers go as he goes.
In April, Haliburton was voted the NBA’s most overrated player in The Athletic’s annual player poll. While only 90 players replied to that question, compared to 155 who voted on MVP, Haliburton noticed and responded after the Pacers eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks in a wild first-round Game 5.
