'It's always been us against everyone' -Indiana Pacers' star player gives cryptic reply to haters ahead of NBA Finals
Indiana Pacers' All-Star power forward player, Pascal Siakam gave a cryptic reply to all the haters, stating that it's always been everyone against the team. The Pacers have shown great resilience this year, and have reached the finals after defeating the New York Knicks with an amazing 125-108 score in the Game 6.
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The Indiana Pacers are set to face Oklahoma City Thunder who have proceeded to become fan favorites this season. However, as the NBA finals approach near, fans and experts are choosing their sides, with majority siding towards Thunder to win the NBA Championship.
Pascal Siakam replies to haters and non-supporters before NBA Finals
On Wednesday, June 5, a media interview was kept for the Indiana Pacers which was attended by players like Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith. When they were asked about their thoughts on fans and critics picking Thunder over the Pacers, the Pacers' forward gave a cryptic reply.
"I don't think we expect anyone to pick us. It's been that way the whole playoffs, the whole season. I think nothing for us changes. We just continue to be ourselves, focus on us. It's always been us against everyone."
Indiana Pacers post Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith's statement from Media day ahead of NBA Finals (Image Source: Indiana Pacers via X)
His statement clearly shows that the entire team knows what fans out there think about them, and that they expect the Pacers to fail. However, the Indiana Pacers have been able to survive the playoffs and reach the finals despite all hurdles. To add on to the statement, Aaron Nesmith, the Indiana Pacers' starting forward said,
"We enjoy being the underdogs.
We've been the underdogs since I've gotten here for the last three years. Every game in the playoffs, it felt like nobody wanted us to win. We're here and nothing's new. We're going to attack it with the same mindset."
The Indiana Pacers made it to the NBA finals after 25 long years, and the fandom is showing immense support. On the other hand, the OKC Thunder are appearing on the NBA finals straight after 2012. Both teams have enough reasons and strong players to win the match, but who will take the trophy? While majority are favoring the Thunder to win, history has been proof that it's always the unexpected underdogs who take the last call.
Will the Pacers defeat Thunder? The results are yet to arrive.
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