Tyrese Haliburton Reveals What Jayson Tatum Told Him Off-Court

Overcoming Challenges and Injury Recovery

• 🧠 Tyrese Haliburton openly discussed his challenging season, which included a significant injury and early mental health struggles.
• ⚠️ He revealed being in a "dark place" early in the year, leading him to tell his coaches, "I am not okay," and seek help from a sports therapist and Coach Carlisle.
• 💡 Haliburton emphasized that his grief was primarily for the Game 7 playoff loss, finding it harder to process than the physical rehabilitation from his injury.

Rehabilitation and Peer Support

• 💪 Currently, Haliburton is recovering from his injury, focusing on re-learning to walk and run, and engaging in more intense lifting than ever before.
• 🎮 During his recovery, he found solace in playing WWE video games and relied heavily on the support of his fiancée, who provided him necessary space.
• 🤝 He maintains a close support system with Jayson Tatum, who is about six weeks ahead in his own recovery, allowing them to share experiences and encourage each other.

Starring in "Starting Five Season 2"

• 🎬 Haliburton is a featured star in the new Netflix series "Starting Five Season 2," which offers exclusive behind-the-scenes access to his and other NBA players' lives.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 He shared that his mom was initially hesitant about cameras but grew to appreciate the crew, while his dad loved the filming process, leading to special moments captured in the series.
• ✨ He is excited for fans to see the full scope of the Pacers' season and gain deeper insights into the lives of all five featured NBA stars.

Reflecting on a Transformative Year

• 🚀 Despite the injury and playoff loss, Haliburton described the process of the past 12 months—from Olympic struggles to making third team All-NBA—as the "best 12 months of my life."
• ✅ He expressed no doubt about returning to his previous form or even better, trusting his trainers completely.
• 🏆 His ultimate goal remains to get back to the "mountain top" and achieve a championship, even though he still reflects on the difficult series.