​After the Indiana Pacers traded their top-four protected pick in this year’s NBA draft for Ivica Zubac, they fell to No. 5 in the lottery order; losing the pick. Nonetheless, the Los Angeles Clippers’ selection in the Pacers’ former spot, Keaton Wagler, gets some inspiration for his game from Pacers’ All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton.”I think Tyrese Haliburton is a good person to watch for me because the pace that we both play at, seeing how he uses his body in different ways. He’s obviously not the strongest, but he’s still one of the best guards that there is,” said Wagler on The Athletic NBA Daily with Es Baraheni.The comparison makes sense for Wagler, as the two are nearly identical in size and stature. Here’s the measurements for both players, according to ESPN.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTyrese Haliburton – 6’5″, 185 lbsDec 13, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) controls the ball against Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn ImagesKeaton Wagler – 6’5″, 188 lbsIllinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers.Through two games in Summer League, Wagler is averaging 15 points and 2.5 assists for the Clippers. Meanwhile, Haliburton’s return from an Achilles tear looks promising, as he continues to rehab ahead of the regular season.This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Why this NBA lottery pick models his game after Tyrese Haliburton