Tyrese Haliburton reveals he could have saved Warriors from their biggest modern draft mistake
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton opened up about the 2020 NBA Draft process and how close the Golden State Warriors came to selecting him that year. The Warriors are heading into the 2026-27 NBA season with a presumed gap year in the eyes of most fans, as the roster around 39-year-old Stephen Curry is clearly lacking.
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton revealed that the Golden State Warriors were close to selecting him during the 2020 NBA Draft, but ultimately chose James Wiseman instead. Haliburton had an elite NBA Draft workout with the Warriors, but they were unwilling to take a risk with the No. 2 overall pick. Haliburton would go on to play for the Sacramento Kings before being traded to the Indiana Pacers, where he has averaged 19.5 points and 10.1 assists.
Had the Warriors selected Haliburton, they might have been able to create a formidable backcourt with him and Stephen Curry, potentially avoiding their current perceived gap year in the 2026-27 NBA season.
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