Tyrese Haliburton, NBA player on The Indiana Pacers, joins The Old Man and the Three podcast. They discuss his new level of notoriety, the NBA 65 Game rule, and the Indiana Pacers vs The Milwaukee Bucks game. Tyrese also talks about losing Buddy Hield, trading for Pascal Siakam, and his head coach Rick Carlisle. He shares his hopes for this season and the significance of the NBA playoffs.
Haliburton and Hield built chemistry on and off the court, running stack action plays successfully.
The incident with the basketballs during the game against the Bucks was blown out of proportion and shouldn't be taken too seriously.
Haliburton expected the trade involving Siakam and is excited about their partnership and the new dynamics he brings to the team's offense.
Deep dives
Evolution of the Relationship with Buddy
The relationship with Buddy Hield started off rocky, with Haliburton not liking how Hield played on the court. However, over time, their synergy grew and they developed great chemistry, especially in running stack action plays. Off the court, Buddy Hield is known for his non-stop energy and dedication to basketball, often going to the gym late at night to shoot. Haliburton described him as a hilarious and unique person.
The Balls Incident
The incident involving the basketballs in the game against the Bucks became a big story. Haliburton clarified that the Kings never had the correct basketball and it was blown out of proportion. Despite some tensions and emotions running high during and after the game, Haliburton emphasized that these incidents are a normal part of the game and should not be taken too seriously.
The Pascal Siakam Trade
Haliburton was aware that a trade involving Pascal Siakam could happen. When the trade actually occurred, he was not surprised but acknowledged the excitement of having Siakam join the team. They had a conversation about their expectations, offensive and defensive concepts, and their partnership moving forward.
Running Stack Action Plays
Haliburton mentioned the stack action plays they ran with Buddy Hield and how it was a significant part of their offensive identity. He highlighted the nuances and reads they made as the ball handler and screener in stack action, which contributed to their success as a duo on the court.
Pascal Siakam's Impact on the Team
Siakam's addition to the team has brought new dynamics to their offense. His ability to post up and his footwork have impressed his teammates. With the presence of four shooters around him, Siakam has thrived in the team's offensive system, making use of his passing skills and capitalizing on the spacing created. His step-back shooting and passing abilities have been highlights of his game.
Coaching Philosophy and Point Guard Freedom
The coach's trust in the point guard is essential for the team's offensive success. The coach empowers the point guard to call plays and make decisions on the court. This trust and freedom allow the point guard to keep the team engaged and involved in the action. The point guard's role involves orchestrating the offense, keeping the players happy, and finding ways to get them involved in the game. The coach's philosophy and the point guard's understanding of the game contribute to the team's fluid and free-flowing basketball style.
We are very psyched to welcome in Tyrese Haliburton for the first time as an in-person guest on The Old Man and the Three. We get into so much with Tyrese and how he sees his season on The Indiana Pacers. Let's get to it.
Topics include: JJ talks through the surging Golden State Warriors as they try to climb their way up the Western Conference ladder. Then Tyrese joins the show. He first talks about how he's handling his new level of notoriety, then he and JJ talk through his comments on the NBA 65 Game rule and how it can be fixed. Then Tyrese gives us a play-by-play breakdown of what happened between the Indiana Pacers and The Milwaukee Bucks when Giannis Antetokounmpo got upset over the game ball. Then Tyrese talks about losing Buddy Hield and trading for Pascal Siakam. He also opens up about his head coach Rick Carlisle. Finally, Tyrese talks through what he's hoping to get out of this season and why the NBA playoffs matters so much to him.
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