Why this NBA lottery pick models his game after Tyrese Haliburton
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After the Indiana Pacers traded their top-four protected pick in this year's NBA draft for Ivica Zubac, they fell to No. 5 in the lottery order; losing the pick. Nonetheless, the Los Angeles Clippers' selection in the Pacers' former spot, Keaton Wagler, gets some inspiration for his game from Pacers' All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton.
"I think Tyrese Haliburton is a good person to watch for me because the pace that we both play at, seeing how he uses his body in different ways. He's obviously not the strongest, but he's still one of the best guards that there is," said Wagler on The Athletic NBA Daily with Es Baraheni.
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Talked to Clippers 5th overall pick Keaton Wagler at Summer League about life, NBA 2K, Kansas, and why he loves Tyrese Haliburtonhttps://t.co/hAvhQizimA
— Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) July 14, 2026
The comparison makes sense for Wagler, as the two are nearly identical in size and stature. Here's the measurements for both players, according to ESPN.
Tyrese Haliburton - 6'5", 185 lbs
Keaton Wagler - 6'5", 188 lbs
Through two games in Summer League, Wagler is averaging 15 points and 2.5 assists for the Clippers. Meanwhile, Haliburton's return from an Achilles tear looks promising, as he continues to rehab ahead of the regular season.
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