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“Tall and Handsome”: Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Gets Showered With Praise As He Makes an Elderly Fan’s Day in a Supermarket

Published 10/13/2023, 6:30 AM EDT

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In his short time in the league, Tyrese Haliburton has unquestionably established himself as an exceptional player. Despite contending with injuries that limited him to 56 games, he secured his first All-Star appearance last season. Averaging nearly 20 points and 10 assists, he not only led the league in assists but also boasted an impressive shooting line of 49% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. Furthermore, with 87% efficiency from the free-throw line, he nearly came close to the coveted 50/40/90 season.

However, it’s not just his on-court efficiency that has endeared Tyrese to Indiana. He has proven to be the kind of player around whom Indiana can build its future, earning him admiration and praise from both the franchise and its devoted fans.

Tyrese Haliburton shares a sweet moment with a fan

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Recently, in a heartwarming moment captured in a video and posted by the franchise, Haliburton shared a touching encounter with an elderly lady.

Upon spotting him, she was clearly taken aback. After attempting to initiate a conversation with Tyrese, the fan exclaimed, “I love how tall and handsome you are.” After sharing a laugh, Tyrese generously gifted her a $25 Kroger gift card and embraced her warmly.

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From the looks of it, Tyrese was enjoying his time distributing gift cards to shoppers at a local supermarket.

And in doing so, he not only had the chance to interact with the community but also allowed the locals to form a deeper connection with their basketball superstar.

Indiana’s goal for the 2023 season is to enter the playoffs

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The Indiana Pacers are kicking off the 2023-24 NBA season with a splash of excitement. After landing 11th in the Conference last season, they’ve hit the refresh by going through a significant transformation. With a roster makeover that includes fresh young talents and a renewed spirit, they’re ready to ascend the ranks. Leading their charge is the dynamic Tyrese Haliburton.

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With a lineup that showcases both emerging talents and seasoned veterans, the Pacers are keenly eyeing their ceiling this season, with an awareness that it is higher than it has ever been in recent years. With a lineup that showcases both emerging talents and seasoned veterans, the Pacers are eyeing a playoff spot at least to make it a successful season. The infusion of dynamic youngsters with the experience of Myles Turner and Daniel Theis, creates an intriguing mix.

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Indiana Pacers are diversely fostering an environment that actively promotes growth and keeps players on their feet. It is clear that in their pursuit of playoff spot, its youngsters will definitely make some noise.

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Saahil Dhillan

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Saahil Dhillan is an NBA Writer at Essentially Sports. He has been writing articles and blogs for 5 years now, including those for a sports brand that manufactures knee braces, for a Red Bull athlete in 2019 and for a documentary of an Ultra Running Coach in 2021. There’s plenty Saahil can write about why he likes basketball, having followed the NBA for more than 10 years, but he is most keen on picking out various offense/defense strategies, on/off-court decisions, roster changes in crunch time and other underrated key elements that leave an impact on the scoreboard.
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Bilal Handoo