Haliburton leads Pacers to Eastern Finals, ignites Twitter debate
Tyrese Haliburton has taken the NBA world by storm. He led the Indiana Pacers to the Eastern Conference Finals at just 24 years old. As a result, this remarkable achievement has ignited a heated discussion on Twitter/X. Fans and analysts have been comparing Haliburton’s success to that of other prominent NBA stars.
Despite his young age, Haliburton has managed to guide his team to the Conference Finals. It is a feat that eludes many of his peers. Notably, his accomplishment puts him in a unique position compared to established stars such as Joel Embiid, Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA), Devin Booker, Ja Morant, Trae Young, and Damian Lillard.
Edwards, last night clinched his first-ever Conference Finals. In 2021, Trae Young led the Atlanta Hawks to the Eastern Conference. He even got them within two wins of the NBA Finals. Meanwhile, Dame led the Portland Trail Blazers to the 2019 Western Conference. However, Ja Morant’s hype never got him past Game 6 of the second round. While Booker reached the 2021 Finals, he got swept by Ant this year.
The comparisons are stirring discussions about the careers of other top players. One person said this will create uncomfortable conversations about the likes of Embiid and Brunson. Both of whom were eliminated in the 2024 postseason by Haliburton’s Pacers.
As Haliburton and the Pacers prepare for the intense battles of the Eastern Conference Finals, the basketball community watches with bated breath. Can Haliburton continue his stellar performance and lead the Pacers to the NBA Finals? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Tyrese Haliburton has arrived.
Haliburton leads Pacers to Eastern Finals, ignites Twitter debate
