Tyrese Haliburton Takes A Poke At His Dad's Jeans In Postgame Interview

On Wednesday evening, Tyrese Haliburton achieved two remarkable feats. He not only tallied 22 points, provided 11 assists, and secured nine rebounds in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, but he also ignited a whimsical fashion meme by humorously calling out his father for his choice of jeans. This lighthearted comment was first captured by microphones as the Pacers' point guard addressed John Haliburton prior to the game. Following the Pacers’ triumph, which led them to a 2-1 series lead, Haliburton reiterated this playful jab during an interview with ESPN's Jorge Sedano. When asked about celebrating with his dad, he quipped, “He outta pocket for them jeans, but it’s good to see him out here.” Interestingly, at the playoffs' outset, Haliburton's father faced off against Giannis Antetokounmpo courtside, resulting in a brief ban from games. His return, along with the light-hearted ribbing from his son, represents an unexpected twist in the Pacers’ playoff narrative.