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  • Point Guard
  • 6′ 5″ | 185 lbs
  • DOB:
    February 29, 2000
  • Age:
    26
Indiana Pacers
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Why Does Tyrese Haliburton Wear Number Zero?

Why Does Tyrese Haliburton Wear Number Zero?
Tyrese Haliburton has made quite the impression on the basketball world since entering the NBA. The 12th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Haliburton has quickly established himself as one of the league's most promising young talents. In his rookie season with the Sacramento Kings, he averaged 13.0 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game, earning him a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

While Haliburton's skills on the court are undeniable, there is one aspect of his game that has caught the attention of fans and analysts alike: his choice of jersey number. Haliburton wears the number 0, a somewhat uncommon number in the NBA.

When asked about why he wears the number 0, Haliburton has revealed that it is partly due to a former Indiana Pacer. According to Haliburton, Indiana was his team for a few years when playing NBA2K, and he "used to kill" with C.J. Miles, the last Pacer prior to him to don the number.

But there's more to the story than just a video game connection. Haliburton has also said that he wears the number 0 as a reminder to himself to always stay humble and hungry. In an interview with NBA.com, he explained, "I always want to start back at zero, like I haven't done anything yet. So, that's kind of why I picked that number."

Of course, Haliburton's jersey number is just a small part of what makes him such an exciting player to watch. With his dynamic playmaking ability, smooth shooting stroke, and impressive court vision, he has already established himself as a key piece of the Kings' future.

As he continues to grow and develop his game, it will be exciting to see what the future holds for Tyrese Haliburton and his unique jersey number.

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