Tyrese Haliburton is a star on the rise. Since coming to the Indiana Pacers, he has played at an All-Star level. That rise in his play on the court has brought him his first All-Star starter selection in this year’s All-Star game. Today he celebrates his birthday, on the 29th of February, a day that only comes once in 4 years. NBA fans across the world have sent the leap-year baby hilarious birthday wishes.
Tyrese Haliburton is technically 24 years old. But because his official birthday comes in every leap year, that makes him 6 years old. NBA fans have used this to send out birthday wishes in humorous ways. But they are appreciative of the newest superstar in the league, for developing himself into what he has become. Last year was his first All-Star selection as a reserve. This year, as a starter, he becomes part of an elite group of players.
Since coming to the Pacers in a trade from the Sacramento Kings, Haliburton has helped head coach Rick Carlisle deploy their run-and-gun offense to great effect. So much so that it led the young Pacers to the NBA In-Season Tournament finals. That offensive scheme has Haliburton as the focal point of attack. Haliburton has rewarded his coach with the best assists’ record in the league while also being their leading scorer on most nights.
The combination of the offensive system and Haliburton’s elite play could lead the Indiana Pacers to their first playoffs in 4 years. That will cement his status as one of the best players in the league. The Pacers are looking to move up the Playoff ladder after dropping a few games during Haliburton’s absence due to injury.
NBA fans send their hilarious wishes on Tyrese Haliburton’s birthday
Basketball fans have come to appreciate how good Tyrese Haliburton has become since bursting through with the Pacers. The subject of his birthday has been talked about in the media due to the leap year calculation. NBA fans did not want to leave the conversation. They showed their appreciation for Haliburton while using the opportunity to have some fun with his birthday.
NBA fans sent their wishes on the leap-year birthday of All-Star Tyrese Haliburton (Image via Indiana Pacers/X)Since the day started, basketball fans have taken to social media to wish the superstar on his birthday. But they did use the opportunity to have some fun, trolling other players along the way. Check out some of their reactions below;
Wow 6 yrs old and already better than Steph
— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) February 29, 2024
Tyrese Haliburton has more
— Points
— Rebounds
— Assists
— Steals
— Blocks
— Threes
— Free throws
— Wins
— Triple-doubles
— Double-doublesthan any player in NBA history before their 6th birthday. pic.twitter.com/Yqf9XVheF6
— StatMuse (@statmuse) February 29, 2024
Damn half the east getting cooked by a 6 year old 💀
— BucketMessiah (@pointguardMo) February 29, 2024
Bros destroying half the nba while being 5 years old
— Nishanth Sakthivel (@NishanthSa98167) February 29, 2024
Tyrese Haliburton has brought himself nothing but admiration from the basketball world. Which is why he got his flowers on this day from every corner of the community. Now fans wait and watch how the leap-year baby develops further until the 29th of February 2028, his so-called 7th birthday.
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