Why Tyrese Haliburton reached out to a WNBA Hall of Famer for basketball tips

The 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Finals have been thrilling for the Indiana Pacers, and their star Tyrese Haliburton has been on the rise for years. And as an Olympic Gold medalist (yes, even if he didn’t play much) and a No. 1 option for a team on their way to the NBA Finals, it’s no surprise that Haliburton has been soaking in advice from the greatest of the sport.

That list of mentors includes legendary Seattle Storm guard and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Sue Bird.

Tyrese Haliburton reached out to Sue Bird before the playoffs for advice on when to be a scorer and when to

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