Tyrese Haliburton is the underdog in the NBA in-season tournament. Although there is a mighty possibility that Tyrese Haliburton and Co. might lose against the Lakers in the finals on December 8, NBA fans have become well accustomed to the fact that the player might escalate to become one of the league’s best shooters.
However, the decision to overlook this young and unpolished talent is why the Warriors have to rely on Stephen Curry in every game. The same was mentioned by the former executive of the Golden State Warriors. Bob Myers made an appearance at ESPN’s pregame broadcast of the NBA’s in-season tournament on December 8, 2023.
Bob Myers on the Warriors not drafting Tyrese Haliburton back in 2020: pic.twitter.com/Lp6qrwcAN6
— Oh no he didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) December 7, 2023
Myers said, “He made a ton of shots and we looked at each other and said he might be pretty good. A different kind of shot. Kind of a set shot. But he made them all. What bothers me more than anything was his workout was good. “
the front office really choose wiseman over this guy
— Amare (@Amare4PF) December 8, 2023
While the former GM regrets the decision, the fans seem to take a sigh of relief. Some eye-opening comments on how the Warriors have spoiled the talent pool of every player that they drafted have taken over the internet.
Bob Myers indeed regrets not drafting Haliburton, who was in fact No. 1 on the Warriors’ draft list ahead of LaMelo Ball and Wiseman. Although Steve Kerr made it a note to tell the head coach of the Sacramento Kings, back when the player was drafted there, not to modify his funky jumper. After passing on Wiseman to the Detroit Pistons, the franchise reflects back on the blunder more often than usual, as “Lil Magic” emerges to be one of the best shooters in the league.
The Golden State Warriors drafted James Wiseman over Tyrese Haliburton in 2020
Since the 2020 season was already a disaster for the franchise, they were given the opportunity to draft a player second overall into a still-open contention window. The team, however, picked 7’1 over LaMelo Ball and Hali.
The foremost reason why the team didn’t put the bets on Haliburton was because he had to miss many games due to his fractured wrist. The 6’5 can shoot over 40% from three and over 60% from twos. Along with being one of the best passers in the league, his constant comparison to Shaun Livingston makes him a high NBA prospect.
The entire NBA is lucky that the Warriors picked James Wiseman over LaMelo Ball & Tyrese Haliburton.
— Brenden Nunes (@BrendenNunesNBA) November 15, 2022
The probable reason for placing Wiseman over Hali was that the 7’1 had a great length and could finish above the rim. Complementing the gameplay of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson, the admin staff went with the Tennesse Mr. Basketball (2019).