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Tyrese Haliburton Embraces Limited Role in Team USA's Olympic Gold Victory

The Indiana Pacers star humorously acknowledges his minor contribution amid a minor injury during the Paris 2024 Games.

Pacers PG Tyrese Haliburton.
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 10: Gold medalists Tyrese Haliburton, Derrick White, and Jayson Tatum of Team United States pose with their medals on the podium during the Men's basketball medal ceremony on day fifteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 10, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Haliburton played just 26 minutes across three of six games due to a minor leg injury.
  • He humorously posted a selfie with his gold medal, likening it to doing nothing on a group project but still getting an A.
  • Despite limited playtime, Haliburton is projected to be part of the 2028 Olympic team in Los Angeles.
  • Team USA did not announce Haliburton's injury, but he underwent an MRI, according to ESPN.
  • Golden State's Stephen Curry was the primary point guard, leading Team USA in scoring.