Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton received some out-of-the-box advice from Basketball Hall of Famer and Inside the NBA analyst on TNT Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq and Haliburton engaged in some amusing conversion before the NBA All-Star game was tipped off. Haliburton was playing the NBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, which is the star guard’s hometown.
Shaq came up with his little plan to make Hliburton bag the All-Star MVP award in his hometown. Shaq advised Haliburton, the NBA’s leader in assists this season to be selfish and not pass the ball. Tyrese Haliburton went on to remind Shaq that passing is what he does. This little interaction amused Shaq’s co-hosts and Also Tyrese Haliburton himself.
Shaq: "Do not pass the ball… Make sure you go home with that MVP!"
Tyrese Haliburton: "Shaq, you know passing is what I do though, right?!"
Ernie Johnson Jr.: “You are telling the league leader in assists not to pass the ball.” 😂
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 19, 2024
Fans react to Shaq’s advice for Tyrese Haliburton
Fans all over the internet loved this little interaction between Shaq and Tyrese Haliburton and were quick to speak their mind on X(previously Twitter)
“Apparently, Shaq missed the memo on Tyrese being a playmaker!” One fan wrote on Twitter.
“Well, looks like Shaq’s advice might not work here, oops!” another added
“Tyrese, listen to Shaq, don’t pass the ball, keep that MVP!” another fan commented.
Tyrese Haliburton is Jack of all trades
It is up to Hliburton whether he will listen to Shaq’s advice or not but it has become evident that Haliburton has talents beyond passing, to be accurate beyond basketball. Tyrese Haliburton played an unexpected role on the NBA All-Star weekend host.
Haliburton served as Indianapolis’ unofficial ambassador and also became a part-time concierge, offering suggestions for restaurant choices and places to visit. He even promoted the NBA’s 2K esports league.
He even went on to make a video thanking local fans for their support and love. In the middle of his hectic schedule, Haliburton took out time to speak to the media too
“It’s been a zoo, it’s been a lot, but it’s been a lot of fun. I’ve been told I’m kind of like the prom king of the weekend, so I’m just doing whatever I’m asked to do.” The 23 year old said
Haliburton may be good at a vast number of things but the things that impress fans the most are his cheerful attitude and selflessness. With hard work and dedication Tyrese Haliburton will have a long and bright career.
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