The United States secured their fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal after a thrilling victory against France on Saturday, with standout guard Tyrese Haliburton adding a touch of humor to the celebration.
Haliburton made a name for himself as one of the top guards in the NBA last season, earning his second All-Star selection and guiding the Pacers to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in ten years.
Despite his success, Haliburton had limited playing time in Team USA’s journey to gold, sitting out of three out of six games.
After receiving his medal, the star point guard shared a lighthearted post on social media, poking fun at his minimal role in the team’s success.
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Tyrese Haliburton’s humorous medal tweet
Following the medal ceremony, Haliburton took to Twitter to share a photo of himself proudly wearing his gold medal.
The caption, which garnered over three million views in just thirty minutes, read: “When you ain’t do nun on the group project and still get an A 🏅”
When you ain’t do nun on the group project and still get an A🏅 pic.twitter.com/xpshYZhMyA
— Tyrese Haliburton (@TyHaliburton22) August 10, 2024
Haliburton’s tweet humorously acknowledged his limited playing time during the Olympics, highlighting his best performance against South Sudan in the Group Stage.
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Despite his reduced on-court contributions, Haliburton remained a supportive presence on the sidelines, showcasing his infectious enthusiasm for his Hall of Fame teammates and embracing his role on the championship-winning team.
Even though his individual stats may not have matched his NBA performances, Haliburton can always proudly claim the title of a gold-medal Olympian.