Pacers news: Haliburton lands major endorsement deal, reveals exciting Olympic role

May 23, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts against the Boston Celtics in the first half during game two of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
May 23, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts against the Boston Celtics in the first half during game two of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images

This year just keeps getting better for Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. During the 2023-24 NBA season, the Wisconsin native earned his first All-NBA Team nod, led the league in assists, and had the best statistical season of his career. Additionally, he led the Pacers to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2014.

Furthermore, he won a gold medal while representing Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics and made an appearance on an episode of WWE's Friday Night Smackdown this summer. And now, Haliburton has received a massive endorsement deal that firmly places him as one of the league's top stars.

In a recent release, Movado, a popular Swiss watch brand, announced Haliburton as one of the five global ambassadors for its Icon campaign. Haliburton joins rap artist Ludacris, actresses Julianne Moore and Jessica Alba, and NFL star running back Christian McCaffrey as the global ambassadors for the campaign.

More Pacers news

- In more Haliburton news, the Pacers star revealed his secret role at the 2024 Paris Olympics. According to Justin Marville of the Oshkosh Northwestern, Haliburton attempted to recruit "every guy" on Team USA during the Olympics. Furthermore, the guard revealed other players attempted to recruit him away from the Pacers. However, he confirms he is "not going anywhere."

- Last Friday, the Pacers signed backup guard T.J. McConnell to a four-year contract extension worth roughly $45 million. Since then, more details about the contract have been revealed. According to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, McConnell's contract "includes a partial guarantee Year 3 and team option Year 4."

- Following McConnell's contract extension, all eyes are on center Myles Turner, who has one year remaining on his contract. However, the Texas native is ineligible for a contract extension and will hit unrestricted free agency in 2025. Click here to find out why.

- Ahead of the game's official release on Friday, September 6, NBA 2K25 includes some major rating boosts for numerous Pacers players. To see all the Pacers who rank in the top 100 of NBA 2K25 players, click here. And, to get a general look at the ratings for each player on the team, you can find out more here.

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