In vibes as well as function, Tyrese Haliburton orchestrates offense with an undeniable air of effervescence, skimming the court with a smile painted on his soul as though he is prancing across hidden springboards of which only he is aware. Living in the moment, he can at times be seen twirling like he has been spun out of a rug in celebration of his own playmaking artistry, zhooshing some of his flashiest passes with subtle notes of both audacity and pure, unadulterated joy.
And yet, the way in which he creates for others while leaping here, there, and everywhere is about far more than just showmanship or aesthetic appeal, as there is also a highly effective method in what can all too often be perceived as danger in his gazelle-like bounciness.