Much of Indiana's success has to do with their point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who plays an essential role as the engine of their fast-paced offense. Because of his slow start to the season, the Wisconsin native did not make the All-Star game this year, but that does not take away from his importance to the team.

Joel Embiid didn't hold back with his trolling of Tyrese Haliburton after the Pacers guard tried to recruit him to Indiana.

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During the 2024 Paris Olympics, Tyrese Haliburton attempted to recruit Team USA teammates to join the Indiana Pacers. Although he failed to recruit, Haliburton won a gold medal for his efforts. A Netflix documentary that followed Haliburton captured footage of the Philadelphia 76ers revealing an ultimatum for joining the Pacers.

Tyrese Haliburton is 1 of 13 from the floor for five points in the first quarters of the Pacers' last four games.

If there was ever a situation where the Philadelphia 76ers were forced to part ways with their star center, Joel Embiid, you can probably assume the Indiana Pac

In a Netflix video, Tyrese Haliburton tried to recruit Joel Embiid to the Indiana Pacers, but Embiid rejected the offer.