INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Pacers level guard Tyrese Haliburton has obtained an honor that solely 5 different gamers in franchise historical past have.

Haliburton, a two-time NBA All-Star who led the league in assists per recreation this season, has been named as third Workforce All-NBA participant. The league made the announcement Wednesday evening.

The 6’5″ facilitator was considered one of solely six guards within the league to make the 15-player listing. The total listing of All-NBA groups is beneath:

• 1st Workforce All-NBA
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo – Milwaukee
  • Luka Doncic – Dallas
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Oklahoma Metropolis
  • Nikola Jokic – Denver
  • Jayson Tatum – Boston
• 2nd Workforce All-NBA
  • Jalen Brunson – New York
  • Anthony Davis – Los Angeles Lakers
  • Kevin Durant – Phoenix
  • Anthony Edwards – Minnesota
  • Kawhi Leonard – Los Angeles Clippers
• third Workforce All-NBA
  • Devin Booker – Phoenix
  • Stephen Curry – Golden State
  • Tyrese Haliburton – Indiana
  • Lebron James – Los Angeles Lakers
  • Domantas Sabonis – Sacramento

By making the All-NBA third Workforce, Haliburton turns into the sixth-ever Pacer in franchise historical past to be named as one of many 15 finest gamers within the league that season. Haliburton joins:

• Reggie Miller
• Jermaine O’Neal
• Metta World Peace (previously Ron Artest)
• Paul George
• Victor Oladipo
• Tyrese Haliburton

As a result of Haliburton has been named to an All-NBA staff, he’ll now make an extra $41 million on his rookie extension deal over the subsequent 5 years.

The All-NBA announcement for Haliburton comes after the 24-year-old Wisconsin native averaged 20.1 factors and 10.9 assists per recreation on 47.7% capturing.

Haliburton and the Pacers are at present taking up the Boston Celtics and fellow All-NBA choice Jayson Tatum within the NBA Japanese Convention Finals. The Celtics lead the collection 1-0 heading into Sport 2 on Thursday evening.