Indiana Pacers level guard Tyrese Haliburton is recent off being named an All-Star starter for the second time in his profession, however he’s prone to lacking out on another key NBA awards.
Haliburton, who has featured in 33 video games this yr, will solely have the ability to miss three extra video games the remainder of the season with a view to stay eligible for All-NBA honors.
The NBA’s newly adopted rule dictates {that a} participant should take part in 65 video games and log no less than 20 minutes in these appearances, with a view to be eligible for the MVP award or choice for the All-NBA groups.
Haliburton didn’t maintain again when requested about his ideas on the league’s new rule, saying he and lots of different gamers felt it was a “silly rule.”
“I believe it’s a silly rule, like loads of different guys within the league, however that is what the house owners need, in order gamers we gotta do our job and play in 65 video games if we’re in a position to,” stated Haliburton, by way of The Athletic.
“In order that’s what I gotta do. I gotta handle my physique to have the ability to play in these video games… So long as the house owners are completely happy.”
The 23-year-old has missed 13 video games this season, in addition to one sport earlier this month during which he solely logged 13 minutes, bringing his tally to 14 absences.
Haliburton has been sidelined with a hamstring damage which has value him 10 of the group’s final 11 video games, however he’s anticipated to return Tuesday in opposition to the Boston Celtics.
“I fully perceive it, and I perceive what’s at stake for me financially as nicely,” stated Haliburton.
Simply what’s at stake for Haliburton financially? The max extension that he signed with the Pacers within the offseason is at the moment price $204.5 million over 5 years beginning initially of subsequent season. Ought to Haliburton be named to an All-NBA group, that quantity would bounce to $245 million.
“However on the finish of the day, I additionally gotta handle my physique to the most effective of my capability and put myself in the best conditions,” Haliburton stated. “So yeah, I do know I don’t have a ton of video games left.”
