The Indiana Pacers entrance workplace has determined that Tyrese Haliburton’s father, John, gained’t attend the staff’s house or highway video games for the foreseeable future. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report.
John created a firestorm when he taunted Milwaukee Bucks famous person Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Pacers clinched the sequence win. John walked within the route of the Greek ahead waving a towel and used profanity when directing his message at him.
Antetokounmpo known as the act “unacceptable” after the sport whereas Tyrese additionally admitted his father was within the improper.
“I don’t agree with what transpired there from him,” Haliburton mentioned. “Basketball is basketball and let’s maintain it on the courtroom. I feel he simply acquired excited, noticed his son make a recreation winner and got here on the courtroom, however we had a dialog.
“He wants to only enable me to play basketball and keep over there and I’ll come to him to rejoice.”
John did problem an apology on social media shortly after the sport.
“I sincerely apologize to Giannis, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pacers group for my actions following tonight’s recreation. This was not a great reflection on our sport or my son and I cannot make that mistake once more.”
I sincerely apologize to Giannis, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pacers group for my actions following tonight’s recreation. This was not a great reflection on our sport or my son and I cannot make that mistake once more.
— John Haliburton (@PapaHaliburton) April 30, 2025
Indiana now shifts focus to taking part in the Cleveland Cavaliers within the East semis.
Haliburton’s Father Creates Unprecedented Motion
There have been situations of followers creating uncomfortable eventualities for participant’s relations however one thing like this doesn’t occur.
No different member of the family of an NBA participant in latest reminiscence has carried out themselves on this method and thus the repercussions.
It’s an unlucky outcome and units a transparent precedent. Shifting ahead, any member of the family will know they might be topic to this stage of punishment in the event that they cross the road.
The punishment is for the “foreseeable future” so it stays to be seen how lengthy John will likely be out of the image.
Whether or not it’s a return in some unspecified time in the future this postseason, subsequent season, or thereafter, it’s feels secure to say John gained’t interact in these antics ever once more.
