The 2023-24 NBA season signaled Tyrese Haliburton's arrival as a star in the NBA. As the spotlight grew bigger on Haliburton, the spotlight on his parents also grew.
Haliburton, who added All-Star and assist champion to his resume this season, has turned in countless highlights. During his biggest moments, producers have made sure to cut to his parents and girlfriend, three of the liveliest fans in attendance.
After Haliburton's incredible performance against the Bucks during the In-Season Tournament, his parents, John and Brenda, joined him on the set of TNT's "Inside the NBA," alongside Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith.
Who are Tyrese Haliburton's parents? Learn more about the couple that raised one of the NBA's brightest young stars.
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Tyrese Haliburton's dad: John Haliburton
Haliburton's dad is John Haliburton, of Wisconsin.
During their appearance on "Inside the NBA," Haliburton credited his father with teaching him how to play, saying, "the amount of 90s Magic (Johnson) film this guy has made me watch in my life is ridiculous."
How long the elder Haliburton's basketball career lasted is unclear, but he stays close to the game as he officiates games in Wisconsin. When speaking of his dad's job, Haliburton joked that, "he's a terrible ref, don't let him lie to you. We got into it last night — he's a terrible ref."
John Haliburton makes his presence felt at Pacers games and last season, took credit for encouraging Buddy Hield to shoot the ball more. After Indiana's Game 6 victory over New York in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, John certainly made his presence felt.
What @McNuttMonica really wanted to say…
— Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) May 18, 2024
“Tyrese come get yo daddy”
😂😂😂
(Side note: does anyone know why John Haliburton is in a neck brace? And yet still finding time to ham it up on camera?? So many questions) pic.twitter.com/A3V5MpMHS8
Tyrese Haliburton's mom: Brenda Haliburton
Haliburton's mom is Brenda Haliburton, who is also rooted in Wisconsin.
While not as vocal as her husband, John, Brenda Haliburton has played just as much of an integral role in their son's basketball career. After signing a five-year, $260 million extension with the Pacers during the 2023 offseason, Haliburton became emotional when talking about his mother's impact.
"There's so many people for me to thank but I'd be wrong if I didn't start with my mom," Haliburton said.
"My mom has been my everything for me to get here. I can't even put into words to explain everything but I'm just really appreciative of you, Mom, because of all the stuff of us growing up and pushing me to be where I am today and making sure I could get to every trip, making sure my teammates made it to every trip — it just means a lot to me so I love you and I'm really appreciative of you."
"I can't even put into words to explain everything, but I'm just really appreciative of you, mom...I love you."
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) July 6, 2023
Tyrese Haliburton got emotional when thanking his mom during today's press conference announcing his longterm extension. 🥹 pic.twitter.com/Z2itDdxd3n
Haliburton has explained that his mom makes nearly all of his games and is his harshest critic while his dad is the "good cop" with his support.
