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Bruce Brown Explains How He Joined The Pacers: “Tyrese Haliburton Was Recruiting Me”

Bruce Brown joined the Indiana Pacers over teams like the Knicks after being recruited by Tyrese Haliburton.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jul 7, 2023
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One of the most interesting free agency tales from this year came with the recruitment of Bruce Brown. After playing a crucial role in the Nuggets’ title win this season, Brown hit the market to get the best offer for himself. 

He was widely tipped to join either the Lakers or the Mavericks, but both teams ultimately got blown out of the water by the Pacers. Brown signed a two-year, $45 million contract with them and revealed that he took a meeting with the Knicks before signing. 

“I took two meetings. The Knicks was the first. I think we had others lined up, but we didn’t make it there… I just think it’s a perfect fit. Tyrese [Haliburton] was recruiting me a little bit.” 

"I took 2 meetings. The Knicks was the 1st. I think we had others lined up, but we didn't make it there. I just think it's a perfect fit. Tyrese [Haliburton] was recruiting me."

Bruce Brown on signing with the Pacerspic.twitter.com/RFFtzuE1sK

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 6, 2023

It seems the Mavs and Lakers never got to even make their offer to Brown. There was nothing Brown could bargain for financially in those meetings, as both LA and Dallas were restricted to offering Brown the $12.4 million exception. The Knicks ultimately signed Donte DiVincenzo to presumably fill the role they anticipated for Brown.

The new Pacers’ swingman averaged 11.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists last season and 12.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in the playoffs.


Pacers Take A Step Towards Contention

The Indiana Pacers were expected to be rebuilding, but the emergence of Tyrese Haliburton last season has made the team make a concerted effort to win. Both Myles Turner and Buddy Hield seem to be off the trade market, as they can help the Pacers be a winning team right now. 

Brown is not going to stuff the stat sheet, but he’ll do everything that’s needed on the court to make his impact felt. He could be a great mentor for players like Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin. With more solid additions like Jarace Walker in the Draft, the Eastern Conference should be worried about what the Pacers can do next season. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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