Indy Sports News
by Hoops Hype
James Johnson, the Pacers’ veteran forward who rarely plays but is the team’s resident protector, helped carry Haliburton off the floor. “That was heartbreaking,” he said. “I know how hard he works, how bad he wanted it, and I know the hours he puts in, day in and day out. … Just to even be here was an honor, to sit courtside and help cheer on these guys was an honor, man. … [Read more...] about
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The way his father sees it, his son proved himself long ago before the Finals were a reality. “Really, to be honest with you, [he] already showed the world everything,” John Haliburton said. “He was already there. That’s the media talking, making a decision about what he is and what he can do or what he can’t do. So, we all thought when he started off [Game 7] … Listen, this … [Read more...] about
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“It’s always weak, but the calf can’t tell you that because apparently you get a shot,” John Haliburton said. “And then all of a sudden if you move wrong, it can make it worse. And it did. The minute when he went down I knew that he was done. I knew it. I knew it was the Achilles. If you listen to [the replay], you can almost hear the pop. “I’m not stupid. I understand that … [Read more...] about
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“There was nothing to be said,” an emotional John Haliburton told Andscape in a phone interview. “We already knew there was nothing to be said. My man, you don’t need to talk about that. My heart was broken. It was just like stupid unbelievable. We came so far just to fall down like this. “But like I said, nothing happened that God didn’t allow. I don’t care what you say. I … [Read more...] about
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Tyrese Haliburton: Indy, I’m sorry. If any fan base doesn’t deserve this, it’s y’all. But together we are going to fight like hell to get back to this very spot, and get over this hurdle. I don’t doubt for a second that y’all have my back, and I hope you guys know that I have yours. I think Kobe said it best when in this same situation. “There are far greater issues/challenges … [Read more...] about