BREAKING NEWS: Indiana Pacers Star Tyrese Haliburton Donates Entire $90 Million Bonus and Sponsorship Windfall to Charity — A Jaw-Dropping Act of Generosity That’s Shaking the Sports World
Indianapolis, IN — July 1, 2025
In an era where mega contracts, flashy endorsements, and luxury lifestyles dominate headlines, Indiana Pacers All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton has done something that defies the norms of modern professional sports — and the world can’t stop talking about it.
In a stunning announcement early Tuesday morning, Haliburton revealed he is donating his entire $90 million in recent bonus earnings and sponsorship deals to a network of charitable organizations, including those focused on homeless relief, inner-city education, mental health services, and youth empowerment programs across the United States.
> “I didn’t grow up with much. And now I have more than I could ever need,” Haliburton said, holding back emotion during the press conference. “I just want to be the change I wish I saw more of in this world.”
A Plan Years in the Making
According to his agents and close friends, this wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision. Haliburton has quietly been working with financial advisors, his foundation team, and community organizers since 2023 to build what he’s now calling the “90 for 90 Initiative.”
The initiative will distribute the entire $90 million — comprised of a performance bonus tied to the Pacers’ deep playoff run and lucrative off-court endorsements — to more than 90 organizations over the next two years. That includes:
$25M to build transitional housing and mobile medical units in Indianapolis, Sacramento, and his hometown of Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
$15M to fund tuition-free STEM programs for underserved high schoolers.
$10M to create emergency shelters and mental health support centers in major cities like Chicago, Detroit, and New York.
$5M to support NBA Cares and expand its reach internationally.
And the remaining funds to dozens of local food banks, women’s shelters, and reentry programs for the formerly incarcerated.
NBA World Reacts: “Unprecedented”
The reaction from across the league has been immediate — and awestruck.
> “I’ve never seen anything like this in my 30 years around the game,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. “Tyrese just redefined what being a leader, a citizen, and a human being can look like.”
LeBron James, who has long advocated for athlete-led philanthropy, took to X to post:
> “Tyrese Haliburton is different. That’s legacy. That’s heart. Respect beyond words.”
Fellow players like Stephen Curry, Jayson Tatum, and even WNBA stars like A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark praised Haliburton’s act, with many pledging to match portions of his donations in solidarity.
“This Isn’t Charity — It’s Justice”
Haliburton was quick to shut down any attempts to label this as “heroism.”
> “This isn’t about being a hero,” he said. “This is about doing what’s right. People shouldn’t be sleeping on sidewalks in the richest country in the world. Kids shouldn’t go hungry while we debate stock prices.”
He added, “My sneakers and car don’t matter if a kid in my city is shivering at night. We can’t just scroll past suffering anymore.”
Fans, Foundations, and a Movement Begins
Within hours of the announcement, the 90 for 90 website crashed due to traffic from supporters looking to contribute or volunteer. Celebrities, musicians, and fans from around the globe began sharing stories of how Haliburton had quietly shown compassion for years — from buying coats for entire schools to paying off medical bills for strangers.
Not Just a Superstar — A Symbol
Tyrese Haliburton may average 20+ points and 10 assists a game, but his latest move has placed him in an entirely different category of greatness — one not measured by trophies, but by impact.
As homelessness surges in many U.S. cities and charity fatigue becomes widespread, Haliburton’s act is being hailed as a beacon of compassion in a time of indifference.
> “I’m not trying to change the world alone,” he concluded. “But maybe this sparks something. Maybe this tells the next kid watching from the sidelines — you matter. We see you.”
In a world where headlines of
ten divide, Tyrese Haliburton just gave the world something rare: hope.
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