Tyrese Haliburton was considered a fringe top-15 player in the NBA entering his fifth pro season this year. The point guard was one of the breakout stars of last season by leading the Indiana Pacers’ super fast,

Tyrese Haliburton had little interest in discussing or -- God forbid -- celebrating incremental progress. The sting of defeat was still fresh on the Pacers' two-time All-Star point guard's face when he met with reporters following Indiana's 129-117 loss to the Bucks in Milwaukee.

Last season served as a coming-out party for Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. The early part of this season is underscoring the challenges of sustaining that level of success.