“Not a superstar.” But definitely a superhero. Tyrese Haliburton etched his historic NBA playoffs run into basketball history last season. However, when he fell on the floor in Game 7 of the Finals, Paycom Center fell into a hush. Uncomfortable, painful, and a moment that screamed ‘Game Over ‘. Surely, the Indiana Pacers couldn’t touch the Larry O’Brien trophy, but Hali? He became the hero. But that injured right Achilles tendon will keep him away from the upcoming season.
The 25-year-old point guard is the playmaker for Rick Carlisle’s strategies. More like the center of the Pacers’ universe. So, with the lead offense out of the scene, what and how would the head coach make changes? How does Coach Carlisle reimagine the offense without the guy who is the identity of the offense flows