4 metrics that prove that Tyrese Haliburton is the best point guard in the Eastern Conference

The Indiana Pacers point guard leads the entire league in assists, both total and per game.

At the end of the day, point guards are most valuable when they are running the offense, creating opportunities for others, and taking matters into their own hands when necessary. And this metric does a lot to show that Tyrese is doing exactly that.

Currently, Tyrese leads the entire league in assists per game, as well as total assists on the season. He is currently averaging 10.7 assists per game. The next closest in the league is Trae Young at 9.5 per game, so Tyrese is leading that statistic by a wide margin.

Tyrese is showing not only the ability to score and create but also his pairings with both Jackson and Turner have yielded great results in the pick-and-roll game. He has shown leadership potential in the locker room and on the court. He has shown that he can carry the star label as well as give back to the greater Indianapolis community. He is certainly number one in leading the NBA in holding up the hopes of a small-market franchise.

While none of these metrics alone prove that Tyrese Haliburton is the best point guard in the Eastern Conference, together, they paint an undeniable picture. The best part? He plays for the Indiana Pacers.