Tyrese Haliburton’s Stats Stun—But What Did Scott Van Pelt Say?

Tyrese Haliburton’s 2024-25 NBA season has been nothing short of headline-worthy. The Indiana Pacers guard is averaging.6 points,.2 assists (ranking third in the league), and.5 rebounds per game, shooting an impressive 47.3% from the field His consistency as a playmaker continues to set him apart, highlighted by multiple games with double-digit assists and standout performances, including a 33-point, 11-assist outing against Toronto in February.

Haliburton’s playoff run has been equally dramatic. He delivered four game-winning shots in the 2025 postseason, including a buzzer-beater in Game of the NBA Finals against Oklahoma City—a clutch moment that capped a 15-point comeback for Indiana Only LeBron James has more go-ahead or game-tying buckets in the final five seconds of playoff games since 1997-98.

As Haliburton’s star rises, ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt has taken notice, praising the guard’s poise and leadership during critical moments on “SportsCenter.” Van Pelt highlighted Haliburton’s ability to control the pace and deliver under pressure, calling his playoff heroics “the stuff of legends” and noting the Pacers’ transformation with Haliburton at the helm.

With his stats and clutch performances drawing national attention, Haliburton is firmly in the spotlight—and the conversation about the league’s elite point guards.