Haliburton said in an interview that his last birthday was four years ago just because his birth date was so special.
"I saw an interview. Haliburton said that his last birthday was when he was in college. I just took a look, and sure enough, he was born on February 29th, so he celebrates his birthday every four years. Among active NBA players, only Haliburton A Liberton player has a birthday on this day, and he can only celebrate his birthday every leap year." Media person Ji Mengnian wrote on social media.
Halliburton was born on February 29, 2000. Since the United States does not have a lunar birthday like China, February only has the 29th in leap years. Therefore, Halliburton can only celebrate his birthday every four years. once.
Four years ago, Haliburton was still in his sophomore year, so his last birthday was indeed in college.
But four years ago, Haliburton was just a well-known niche player in the NCAA, far less known to many fans than he is now.
Now, four years later, through his own efforts, he has been selected to the NBA All-Star Game twice, and has become the NBA's top star. He has also received a five-year maximum salary of US$260 million and has become a hot new star.
Therefore, when Haliburton celebrates his birthday this time, it will not be as unnoticed as it was four years ago. By then, unparalleled attention and congratulations will be waiting for him.