Haliburton was just one game from bringing the Pacers their first NBA championship, and first title since the team was part of the ABA, where they won a ring in 1970, 1972, and 1973. However, a nagging calf injury turned severely worse in game seven and was confirmed to be a torn Achilles.

Since entering the league, Haliburton has become a two-time NBA All-Star. This past season, he played in 73 games and averaged 18.6 points per game. He added 17.3 points per game across 23 playoff appearances, helping lead the Pacers all the way to the 2025 NBA Finals.