Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Suggs shocked NBA fans when it was revealed on ESPN that they're cousins, tracing their bond back to childhood and a shared basketball journey.
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton and Orlando Magic standout Jalen Suggs are cousins—a surprising fact that caught many NBA fans off guard when it was revealed during a recent ESPN SportsCenter segment.
Jalen Suggs
Jalen Suggs
Team: Orlando Magic
Position: PG, SG
Age: 24
Height: 193 cm
Weight: 93 kg
Birth place: Minnesota, United States of America
While Suggs was discussing the Desmond Bane trade to the Magic and talking about the ongoing 2025 NBA Finals, a graphic on the screen highlighted his family connection to Haliburton.
Their bond goes way back to childhood. Suggs mentioned they've known each other since fourth or fifth grade, often watching and supporting each other on the court.
They were also teammates on the gold medal-winning 2019 U.S. U19 team, which featured future NBA stars like Cade Cunningham and Jalen Green.
Both Suggs and Haliburton are cousins of former NBA All-Star Eddie Jones, who played for 14 years and made three All-Star appearances.
While Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady remain one of the most famous cousin duos in NBA history, today's league features another standout family connection: NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his cousin Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
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