He is still far from a lockdown defender, but Tyrese Haliburton's improvements on the defensive side of the ball should not go unnoticed as that played a big role in the Indiana Pacers' recent NBA Finals run. Next season may be rough for the team, but once the Wisconsin native returns and is healthy, the Pacers should always be in the mix.
Recently, Bryce Simon of the Game Theory Podcast praised Haliburton's defensive improvements, which helped the Pacers succeed last season.
"I thought [Tyrese Haliburton]'s defense took a step forward this year. I thought he had more engagement.