From group chats to high-level X's and O's breakdowns, the two superstars have pushed themselves -- and each other -- to the top of the basketball universe.

Tyrese Haliburton, the 25-year-old starting point guard for the Indiana Pacers, is having a moment. While the Oklahoma City Thunder had the best record in the NBA this year, and their star player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton's career could've taken a completely different trajectory if Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had his way in the 2020 NBA draft.

Magic Johnson joined ESPN's "Get Up" on Thursday to talk NBA Finals and what Tyrese Haliburton had to do to get Pacers across the finish line.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Tyrese Haliburton hasn’t just powered the Indiana Pacers to their first NBA Finals appearance in 25 years. He has inspired a gold rush with his clutch shooting.