BREAKING NEWS: Indiana pacers, National Basketball Association (NBA) Fan are overjoyed as Star Guard Tyrese Haliburton Donates His (3) Month Salary For The Game of (NBA) and Still Donates $109.8 Million For……..see more 

In an unprecedented act of generosity and dedication to the sport, Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton has captured the hearts of basketball fans and communities worldwide by donating three months of his NBA salary to youth basketball development — and astonishingly, an additional $109.8 million to initiatives aimed at growing and preserving the game of basketball across the globe.

The announcement came early Friday morning via a statement released by Haliburton’s representatives, sparking immediate buzz across sports networks, social media platforms, and fan forums.

> “Basketball gave me everything,” Haliburton said. “It’s only right that I give back to ensure kids everywhere, regardless of background, have access to the same joy, discipline, and opportunity that the game gave me.”

Donation Breakdown: Supporting the Game Globally

According to sources close to Haliburton, the $109.8 million donation will be distributed across several major initiatives:

$40 million toward rebuilding inner-city courts and gymnasiums in underserved U.S. communities.

$25 million to launch the Haliburton Global Hoops Fund, aimed at growing basketball programs in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.

$20 million in scholarships and grants for student-athletes pursuing both academic and athletic excellence.

$15 million to support mental health programs for young athletes.

$9.8 million toward women’s basketball development programs, including WNBA partnerships and high school training facilities.

A Legacy Beyond the Hardwood

Haliburton, known for his selfless play on the court, is now being lauded for the same trait off it. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver called the move “a moment that will be remembered for decades in the basketball community.”

Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle said Haliburton’s gesture reflects “not just a great player, but a once-in-a-generation leader who truly cares about the future of the sport.”