Tyrese Haliburton Thought Team USA Olympics Were Over

Merlin reports that Tyrese Haliburton laughed about realizing he would see little court time at the 2024 Olympics while chatting with LeBron on the "Mind the Game" podcast. He recalled thinking, "Oh, they talking about me," then later, "Damn, it's over. It's over, man." Haliburton totaled 26 minutes across three games, a small role after a season in which he carried the Pacers to Game 7 of the Finals before suffering a torn Achilles that will sideline him for the year. Merlin sees the scene as a lesson in patience. Haliburton showed he can swallow pride and still learn from elite teammates, and his playoff clutch work proves the talent is real. Recovery is the next quest. Expect careful rehab, guarded minutes when he returns, and a real chance to contend for a 2028 Olympic spot.