Tyrese Haliburton Helps Newest Pacer Braden Smith Adjust

Tyrese Haliburton is set to help newest Pacer Braden Smith adjust to the NBA. On Saturday, Smith made a special appearance at Haliburton's annual kids basketball camp.

Haliburton spoke about how surreal this moment must feel for Smith, who was drafted by the Pacers on draft day.

Haliburton described how much he's looking forward to helping Smith get acclimated to the NBA level, given they play the same position.

Smith will compete for the first time in a Pacers uniform at the start of the NBA Summer League games, beginning on July 5th.

Tyrese Haliburton praised Smith's game, saying he can really make any read offensively. Haliburton also mentioned that Smith's ability to play the pick and roll is impressive.

Haliburton and Smith will be spending a lot of time together with position groups. Haliburton is excited to help Smith out as much as he can.

The Pacers traded away Kam Jones, two future second-round pick swaps, and cash considerations to select Smith at No. 38 overall.

Smith is fresh off a four-year career at Purdue, where he cemented his legacy as the NCAA's all-time assists leader.

Tyrese Haliburton believes Smith's talent will not be a problem for him in his NBA career.

Haliburton's annual kids basketball camp was attended by hundreds of young kids in grades 1 through 8.

The camp was designed to teach the fundamentals of the game, and Smith was right there alongside them, helping out throughout the afternoon.