Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Gifts Autograph to Cancer Survivor

Tyrese Haliburton has spent the first five years of his NBA career building a reputation as one of the league’s most promising young point guards. Now, with a pair of All-Star selections and a 2024 All-NBA Third Team honor, the 25-year-old Indiana Pacers star is cementing himself as a household name—and doing it on the biggest stage: the NBA Playoffs.

The Oshkosh, Wisconsin, native is captivating fans nationwide with an electric playoff performance. Haliburton has repeatedly delivered in the clutch, most notably with game-winning daggers against the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers during this postseason run. His late-game heroics have fueled Indiana’s push through the Eastern Conference and put the league on notice.

Off the court, Haliburton’s meteoric rise is being acknowledged by more than just basketball fans. He recently received messages from some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports—10-time Grammy Award winner Justin Timberlake, undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr., and four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry all reached out to commend his performance.

But even as his fame grows, Haliburton remains grounded.

Tyrese Haliburton signed an autograph and took a photo with a young fan who beat cancer 💛 pic.twitter.com/jNeLsmr0CE

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 9, 2025

The NBA’s 2024 assists leader stepped out of his pre-game routine to meet a young fan who had just received good news about being cancer-free before Game 3 of Indiana’s Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cavs. Haliburton congratulated the boy, signed a Pacers hat, and captured a touching photo with him, delivering a gesture of kindness that transcended the sport. As reported by ClutchPoints, the meeting created a memory that the child and his family will cherish forever.

Haliburton stands out in an era where ego can often define stardom, but his humility and character also stand out. Whether his dropping dimes, hitting buzzer-beaters, or bringing joy to a young fan’s life, Tyrese Haliburton is showing that he’s much more than a basketball player—he’s a leader, an inspiration, and a name that fans everywhere are beginning to embrace.