After the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers walked away with more than just a gold medal. The young guard revealed that his time with Team USA allowed him to form genuine friendships, including one with Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid . Despite limited minutes on the court, Haliburton said the Olympic experience opened the door to real connections with some of the league’s biggest names.

On the Impaulsive podcast, Haliburton shared how the Olympic camaraderie extended far beyond basketball.

“That Olympic team has made me cool with like everybody, you know, that’s been like the cool part about it,” he said.

What surprised him the most was his unexpected friendship with Embiid. “Like, not many people are cool with Joel Embiid. I happen to

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