Tyrese Haliburton is not very extremely regarded by his friends within the NBA.
Within the lead-up to Tuesday’s Recreation 2 towards the Bucks, The Athletic’s annual anonymous player survey revealed the Pacers star earned the undesirable distinction of being voted the “Most Overrated Participant” by his friends. In accordance with the report, 13 of the 90 gamers who participated within the survey voted for Haliburton, with Timberwolves heart Rudy Gobert and Hawks guard Trae Younger rounding off the highest three.
Haliburton responded to his naysayers in emphatic trend, dropping 21 factors and 12 assists in his team’s 123-115 victory. After guiding the Pacers to a 2-0 collection lead, he stated his adverse billing was a badge of honor, as he had irked his friends sufficient for them to vote him as such.
“It [the poll] did not affect the way in which I performed in any respect,” Haliburton responded. “I should be doing one thing proper if that is the case. I haven’t got a giant speech or touch upon it. All I care about is that this locker room and successful video games, and we’re able to go to Milwaukee and proceed this collection on. I am not too fearful about that. I do know who I’m. I am assured in my very own pores and skin and never fearful what anyone thinks.”
Haliburton added that the one validation he cares about is that of his teammates, teaching employees and front-office executives.
