Pacers lift ban on Haliburton’s father, who was banned after altercation with Antetokounmpo

SPORTIVO
Article arrow_drop_down

John Haliburton, the father of Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, will be able to attend his son’s games after the franchise lifted the ban it had imposed on him from accessing the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and visiting courts after the unpleasant incident he starred in when he confronted Giannis Antetokounmpo on April 29 after the Pacers eliminated the Bucks, according to ESPN

The Pacers have thus lifted the ban on Haliburton’s father from that incident of not attending his team’s games either at home or away, which has led him to miss eight playoff games since then. The Pacers’ management will allow him to attend home games, but he will have to watch them from a suite, not from the stands. And he is still banned from away games. According to ESPN, Mr. Haliburton understands and accepts the franchise’s decision.

Tyrese Haliburton’s father spotted celebrating Pacers’ win at a bar after NBA ban stirs controversy

The incident between Haliburton and Antetokounmpo occurred while the Pacers were celebrating Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winning layup with 1.3 seconds left in overtime that gave them the victory that secured the playoff series against the Bucks (4-1).

Game Recap: Knicks 106, Pacers 100

An unacceptable attitude

According to Antetokounmpo, John Haliburton provoked him: “Tyrese’s father showed me a towel with his son’s face on it saying ‘this is what we do, this is what we f***ing do’, I found it very disrespectful …. I think it was totally unacceptable”. The two squared up before Bucks players and team security separated them. Antetokounmpo said he spoke to John Haliburton after the skirmish: “We’ve sorted it out”. John Haliburton confirmed this: “I told him I love him”.

Tyrese’s dad showed me a towel with his son’s face on it saying ‘this is what we fucking do’, I thought it was very disrespectful, it was totally unacceptable

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks Player)

The Pacers star’s father apologised on social media shortly after the game: “I sincerely apologise to Giannis, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pacers organisation for my actions after tonight’s game. This was not a good reflection of our sport or my son, and I will not make that mistake again.”

I sincerely apologize to Giannis, the Bucks, and the Pacers organization for my actions after tonight’s game. It was not a good reflection of our sport or of my son, and I will not make that mistake again

John Haliburton (Father of Tyrese Haliburton)

His son, Tyrese Haliburton, said after the game that he did not know what had happened until he returned to the locker room, but agreed that his father had crossed the line and said that he had also had a conversation with him. “I’ll talk to Giannis at some point. I don’t think my dad was right at all. It was unfortunate what happened in the end,” he said

I’ll talk to Giannis at some point. I don’t think my father was right at all. It was unfortunate what happened in the end

Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers Player)

His father admitted his mistake shortly afterwards on Milwaukee radio station TMJ4: “Going out on the court was wrong. I should have restrained myself, but I was in the moment.” But he insisted he was not trying to stare down Antetokounmpo and that a security guard put his hands on him. “When I was off the court, Antetokounmpo put his hands on me. I’m not saying he did it in a hostile way,” Haliburton said. “He reached out, grabbed my hands. He put his forehead on mine and said ‘don’t ever disrespect me again, fuck you’.

Antetokounmpo put his hands on me. I’m not saying he did it in a hostile way, he reached out, grabbed me. He put his forehead on mine and said ‘don’t disrespect me again, fuck you

John Haliburton (Father of Tyrese Haliburton)

It remains to be seen how the illustrious Mr. Haliburton behaves tonight when he returns to watch the fourth game of the Eastern Conference final live, in which the Pacers, his son Tyrese’s team, will face the Knicks. Hopefully he has learned his lesson and will not let his emotions get the better of him

This news was originally published on this post .

About the author

About the author call_made

SPORTIVO

More posts

trending_flat
Thursday Night Football prediction, odds, spread, line: Steelers vs. Bengals picks from expert on 36-18 run

Teams trending in opposite directions clash when the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cincinnati Bengals in a key AFC North matchup on 'Thursday Night Football.' Pittsburgh is coming off a 23-9 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, while Cincinnati dropped a 27-18 decision at Green Bay. The Steelers (4-1), who have won three in a row, are 2-0 on the road this season. The Bengals (2-4), second in the division, have lost four consecutive games since losing quarterback Joe Burrow (toe) to injury. Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson is a game-time decision after missing practice this week, while Pittsburgh WR Calvin Austin (shoulder) is out.Kickoff from Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. Pittsburgh leads the all-time series 71-40, including wins in four of the past six games. The Steelers are 5.5-point favorites in the latest Steelers […]

trending_flat
Brady Tkachuk injury update: Senators captain will miss 6-8 weeks after thumb surgery

Getty Images The Ottawa Senators will be without captain Brady Tkachuk for 6-8 weeks while he recovers from thumb surgery on his right hand, the team announced. Tkachuk suffered the injury in the Senators' home-opener against the Nashville Predators on Monday.In the first period of the Sens' home-opener, Tkachuk was cross-checked into the boards by Predators defenseman Roman Josi, who was assessed a minor penalty on the play. Tkachuk returned to the game in a limited capacity, but he was noticeably absent when Ottawa pushed to tie the game late. After further evaluation, it was determined that Tkachuk needed surgery to repair the thumb. He now faces an extended absence, and the Senators have to stay afloat without one of their best players.The No. 4 overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, Tkachuk evolved into one of the best players […]

Wechsel-Kracher  – Deutscher Handball-Trainer nach Los Angeles

Bei diesem Angebot musste Frank Carstens (54) nicht lange nachdenken, ob er es annimmt. Der aktuelle vereinslose Coach (zuletzt HSG Wetzlar) wechselt über den großen Teich und geht in die Vereinigten Staaten.Deutscher Handball-Trainer nach Los Angeles!Spiel eskaliert: Brutale Massen-Schlägerei beim Handball<!-->[-->Quelle: Instagram/PallamanoAretusa15.10.2025Carstens wird für vorerst drei Turniere den 2001 gegründeten Los Angeles Handball Club übernehmen. Das Team aus der kalifornischen Metropole will die California Eagles überflügeln. Jene California Eagles, die zuletzt beim Super Globe in Kairo Gruppengegner des SC Magdeburg waren.Besitzer und Präsident des LA-Teams ist mit Lewis Howes (42) ein ehemaliger Handball-Nationalspieler der USA. Howes hat sich in den Vereinigten Staaten auch einen erstklassigen Ruf als Buchautor erarbeitet, sein Instagram-Account hat aktuell 4,6 Millionen Follower. Foto: BILD<!-->]-->Für Carstens beginnt das Abenteuer bereits nächste Woche mit einem ersten Turnier in Chicago. Das zweite Turnier steigt vom 5. bis 7. Dezember […]

trending_flat
2025 CFL picks, betting odds, predictions: Proven expert reveals predictions for every Week 20 game

Three teams remain in contention for two playoff spots when Week 20 of the 2025 CFL season takes place this weekend. One of those clubs is the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who kick off the week by hosting the West Division champion Saskatchewan Roughriders at 8 p.m. ET on Friday at Princess Auto Stadium.Winnipeg (8-8) can clinch a postseason berth with a victory against Saskatchewan (12-4) and a loss by the Edmonton Elks, who visit BC Place to take on the BC Lions at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday. The Blue Bombers have struggled of late as their 25-20 setback at Edmonton last week was their fourth loss in six games.The Roughriders defeated the Toronto Argonauts 27-19 in Week 19 for their second straight win and are 2-0 against Winnipeg this year despite having trailed by 10 points in each meeting. […]

trending_flat
Papers: Fernandes misses training ahead of Liverpool clash

The top stories and football transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...PREMIER LEAGUE Bruno Fernandes is one of four Manchester United players to have missed training ahead of this weekend's trip to Liverpool - The Metro.Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk admitted it will be hard for the Reds to retain the Premier League title this season despite their summer expenditure - The Mirror. Image: The back page of Friday's Daily Mirror Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Reece James and Tosin Adarabioyo are set to undergo late fitness tests ahead of Chelsea's game against Nottingham Forest - The Express. Bryan Mbeumo has been trying to convince Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba to join Manchester United. - The Sun. Graham Potter is in contention for the Sweden job, with the former West Ham boss keen on the role - talkSPORT. Luton Town's appointment of Jack Wilshere […]

trending_flat
Paul George injury update: 76ers star not expected to play in season opener, but return reportedly not far off

Paul George is not expected to play in the Philadelphia 76ers' season opener Wednesday against the Boston Celtics and still "has some checkmarks he has to hit" in his return to play following the left arthroscopic knee surgery he underwent in the offseason, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.The nine-time All Star's return could come in the not-too-distant future -- "shortly into the regular season," per Charania -- and he participated in some five-on-five action in Thursday's practice."We are trying to get him through the thresholds of five-on-zero to some smaller-numbered live action yesterday, and then he jumped into a bit of five-on-five live today," coach Nick Nurse said Thursday. "Just trying to keep moving him in the right direction."When asked if there's optimism about George's potential availability for the season opener, Nurse seemed skeptical."Nah," Nurse said. "Yesterday was his first day […]

Related

trending_flat
Thursday Night Football prediction, odds, spread, line: Steelers vs. Bengals picks from expert on 36-18 run

Teams trending in opposite directions clash when the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cincinnati Bengals in a key AFC North matchup on 'Thursday Night Football.' Pittsburgh is coming off a 23-9 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, while Cincinnati dropped a 27-18 decision at Green Bay. The Steelers (4-1), who have won three in a row, are 2-0 on the road this season. The Bengals (2-4), second in the division, have lost four consecutive games since losing quarterback Joe Burrow (toe) to injury. Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson is a game-time decision after missing practice this week, while Pittsburgh WR Calvin Austin (shoulder) is out.Kickoff from Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. Pittsburgh leads the all-time series 71-40, including wins in four of the past six games. The Steelers are 5.5-point favorites in the latest Steelers […]

trending_flat
Brady Tkachuk injury update: Senators captain will miss 6-8 weeks after thumb surgery

Getty Images The Ottawa Senators will be without captain Brady Tkachuk for 6-8 weeks while he recovers from thumb surgery on his right hand, the team announced. Tkachuk suffered the injury in the Senators' home-opener against the Nashville Predators on Monday.In the first period of the Sens' home-opener, Tkachuk was cross-checked into the boards by Predators defenseman Roman Josi, who was assessed a minor penalty on the play. Tkachuk returned to the game in a limited capacity, but he was noticeably absent when Ottawa pushed to tie the game late. After further evaluation, it was determined that Tkachuk needed surgery to repair the thumb. He now faces an extended absence, and the Senators have to stay afloat without one of their best players.The No. 4 overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, Tkachuk evolved into one of the best players […]

Wechsel-Kracher  – Deutscher Handball-Trainer nach Los Angeles

Bei diesem Angebot musste Frank Carstens (54) nicht lange nachdenken, ob er es annimmt. Der aktuelle vereinslose Coach (zuletzt HSG Wetzlar) wechselt über den großen Teich und geht in die Vereinigten Staaten.Deutscher Handball-Trainer nach Los Angeles!Spiel eskaliert: Brutale Massen-Schlägerei beim Handball<!-->[-->Quelle: Instagram/PallamanoAretusa15.10.2025Carstens wird für vorerst drei Turniere den 2001 gegründeten Los Angeles Handball Club übernehmen. Das Team aus der kalifornischen Metropole will die California Eagles überflügeln. Jene California Eagles, die zuletzt beim Super Globe in Kairo Gruppengegner des SC Magdeburg waren.Besitzer und Präsident des LA-Teams ist mit Lewis Howes (42) ein ehemaliger Handball-Nationalspieler der USA. Howes hat sich in den Vereinigten Staaten auch einen erstklassigen Ruf als Buchautor erarbeitet, sein Instagram-Account hat aktuell 4,6 Millionen Follower. Foto: BILD<!-->]-->Für Carstens beginnt das Abenteuer bereits nächste Woche mit einem ersten Turnier in Chicago. Das zweite Turnier steigt vom 5. bis 7. Dezember […]

trending_flat
2025 CFL picks, betting odds, predictions: Proven expert reveals predictions for every Week 20 game

Three teams remain in contention for two playoff spots when Week 20 of the 2025 CFL season takes place this weekend. One of those clubs is the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who kick off the week by hosting the West Division champion Saskatchewan Roughriders at 8 p.m. ET on Friday at Princess Auto Stadium.Winnipeg (8-8) can clinch a postseason berth with a victory against Saskatchewan (12-4) and a loss by the Edmonton Elks, who visit BC Place to take on the BC Lions at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday. The Blue Bombers have struggled of late as their 25-20 setback at Edmonton last week was their fourth loss in six games.The Roughriders defeated the Toronto Argonauts 27-19 in Week 19 for their second straight win and are 2-0 against Winnipeg this year despite having trailed by 10 points in each meeting. […]

trending_flat
Papers: Fernandes misses training ahead of Liverpool clash

The top stories and football transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...PREMIER LEAGUE Bruno Fernandes is one of four Manchester United players to have missed training ahead of this weekend's trip to Liverpool - The Metro.Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk admitted it will be hard for the Reds to retain the Premier League title this season despite their summer expenditure - The Mirror. Image: The back page of Friday's Daily Mirror Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Reece James and Tosin Adarabioyo are set to undergo late fitness tests ahead of Chelsea's game against Nottingham Forest - The Express. Bryan Mbeumo has been trying to convince Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba to join Manchester United. - The Sun. Graham Potter is in contention for the Sweden job, with the former West Ham boss keen on the role - talkSPORT. Luton Town's appointment of Jack Wilshere […]

trending_flat
Paul George injury update: 76ers star not expected to play in season opener, but return reportedly not far off

Paul George is not expected to play in the Philadelphia 76ers' season opener Wednesday against the Boston Celtics and still "has some checkmarks he has to hit" in his return to play following the left arthroscopic knee surgery he underwent in the offseason, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.The nine-time All Star's return could come in the not-too-distant future -- "shortly into the regular season," per Charania -- and he participated in some five-on-five action in Thursday's practice."We are trying to get him through the thresholds of five-on-zero to some smaller-numbered live action yesterday, and then he jumped into a bit of five-on-five live today," coach Nick Nurse said Thursday. "Just trying to keep moving him in the right direction."When asked if there's optimism about George's potential availability for the season opener, Nurse seemed skeptical."Nah," Nurse said. "Yesterday was his first day […]

Be the first to leave a comment

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Sportivo bridges the gap between talent and opportunity.

About SPORTIVO

Sportivo Network is a dedicated social platform for sports enthusiasts, athletes, and scouts. Whether you’re an aspiring athlete looking for opportunities, a coach searching for talent, or simply a sports lover wanting to connect with like-minded people, Sportivo is your go-to network. With features like direct messaging, profile showcasing, and talent scouting, Sportivo bridges the gap between talent and opportunity. Here, you can share your achievements, interact with professionals, and open doors to the next level in your sports journey. Join Sportivo Network – because every great athlete deserves to be discovered!
Copyright © 2025 SPORTIVO News. and SPORTIVO Network. All rights reserved.

Login to enjoy full advantages

Please login or subscribe to continue.

Go Premium!

Enjoy the full advantage of the premium access.

Stop following

Unfollow Cancel

Cancel subscription

Are you sure you want to cancel your subscription? You will lose your Premium access and stored playlists.

Go back Confirm cancellation