Tyrese Haliburton sheds harsh truth on sports betting: I’m a prop – Sportskeeda

Amid his late-season struggles, Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton recently opened up about his mental recovery process. He also touched on the rigors of being an NBA star, including constantly being dehumanized by sports bettors.

After a strong first two-thirds of the season, Haliburton has struggled mightily since the All-Star break. Over his last 12 games, he is averaging 15.0 points per game, shooting just 40.2% and 19.0% from 3.

The 24-year-olds 3-point shooting slump has dropped his season average to 35.9%. Considering that he shot at least 40.0% from deep in each of his first three seasons, many are concerned. Meanwhile, gamblers are growing increasingly frustrated with the two-time All-Star for costing them potential winnings.

Multiple players have spoken out against the NBAs emphasis on gambling this season, as the league is promoting it more than ever. However, sports bettors have long been critical of athletes when they dont meet their expectations.

According to Haliburton, he has dealt with his struggles by regularly meeting with a sports psychologist. He noted that the experience has been beneficial to him. So, he encouraged all athletes to find someone to reach out to about their mental health.

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Tyrese Haliburton also touched on his shooting woes following Mondays 108-103 home loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The star point guard finished with 14 points, shooting just 4-for-14 (28.6%) and 1-for-9 (11.1%) from 3.

Amid increased scrutiny from gamblers, Haliburton vowed to snap out of his slump soon, noting that he has never experienced such prolonged struggles.

The Pacers (38-31) sit seventh in the Eastern Conference with 13 games remaining. So, they could use increased production from the 24-year-old to secure a top-six seed and avoid the play-in tournament.

Given his track record, Haliburtons slump will likely end soon. However, in the meantime, it appears that he wont let the outside noise affect him too much.

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