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It’s the playoffs, and emotions are running as high as the stakes. For Tyrese Haliburton, that pressure goes beyond the court.
After a heated verbal exchange during Game 5 of the Bucks-Pacers series, Haliburton’s father, John, found himself banned from attending any remaining games this season. The incident involved Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and quickly became a headline across the NBA. In the fallout, the Pacers organization took swift action, and John Haliburton was sidelined.
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Tyrese hasn’t stayed silent. Following Indiana’s Game 2 win over the Boston Celtics, Haliburton took the mic-not just to celebrate a win, but to speak from the heart.
“Free Pops till it’s backwards,” he said with a grin. But the message wasn’t just for the cameras. Haliburton wants his father in the building, and he’s not alone in that wish.
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In recent days, support for John has grown louder. Charles Barkley, never one to hold back, called out the situation on Inside the NBA. “He’s been punished,”Barkley said. “Let the man back in. We all do dumb stuff. That shouldn’t be a life sentence.”
While the suspension was handed down by the Pacers, some believe Commissioner Adam Silver could step in-or at least help broker a resolution. According to The Athletic, Silver is monitoring the situation but hasn’t made a public move.
Tyrese’s appeal, though lighthearted on the surface, is clearly tied to something deeper. In a time when family and legacy mean more than ever, Haliburton’s playoff run feels incomplete without his dad there to witness it.
Game 3 is set to tip off in Indiana this weekend. The Pacers lead 2-0. The crowd will be loud. The pressure will be intense. But whether John Haliburton gets to witness it in person-that’s still up in the air.
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