Tyrese Haliburton attributes his success to NBA 2K and PlayStation / News - Basketnews.com

Tyrese Haliburton credits video game insights, which helped him to gain a lot of basketball knowledge: "When you're playing 2K, and you're on that camera angle where you can see everything ahead of you, that's how I think sometimes."

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Ever since stepping on an NBA court with the Sacramento Kings jersey in his rookie year, current Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton has consistently displayed his nightly prowess.

Tyrese Haliburton

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Not only is Haliburton a sharpshooter capable of hitting shots from every corner of the floor, but he also stands out as one of the league's premier playmakers. Currently, he leads the NBA in assists, averaging 12.2 dimes per game.

Interestingly, Haliburton credits part of his basketball understanding to an unconventional source – a PlayStation.

"Honestly, a lot of my hoop knowledge in knowing how to play comes from video games," he told Rob Mahoney of The Ringer. "When you're playing 2K, and you're on that camera angle where you can see everything ahead of you, that's how I think sometimes."

As the 2023-24 season unfolds, Haliburton's early-season performance has been nothing short of spectacular. Through nine games, he has posted 23.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and a league-leading 12.2 assists.

This suggests that Haliburton is poised for yet another outstanding season, building on his previous achievements, which include NBA All-Star honors and a selection to Team USA.

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