Jade Jones defends Tyrese Haliburton after Achilles tear from ‘overrated' tag with emotional Instagram post
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As Tyrese Haliburton's Finals dream came crashing down with a torn Achilles, Jade Jones stepped up with words that cut through the silence. Her tribute wasn't just about love—it was layered with fire, memories, and subtle defiance.
From buzzer-beaters to being voted 'most overrated,' Jones recalled it all in one heartfelt post that reminded everyone who Haliburton really is.
Jade Jones shared something deeper than love after watching Haliburton go down
Tyrese Haliburton, the 25-year-old point guard for the Indiana Pacers, was averaging a solid 17.7 points and 9.0 assists per game in the Finals when disaster hit. Just over four minutes into Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Haliburton collapsed in pain—sustaining a torn right Achilles that not only ended his season but also threatens to keep him out for the entire 2025-26 season.
The Pacers ultimately lost 103-91, with Oklahoma City winning their first championship since relocating in 2008.
Jones, who has stood by Haliburton since their college days at Iowa State, opened her post with heartfelt lines: 'every step of the way … a run we will remember for a lifetime. You are so amazing!'. She followed his postseason path—the last-second shots, the standout moments, and his determined leadership that led to a spot in the Finals.
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Every stat and memory was evidence that underestimating him was just a mistake.
Significantly, Jones's use of #overratethat served as a direct response to the April poll where Haliburton was named the NBA's "most overrated player," having received 14.4% of the votes. She wasn't alone in this—Haliburton had previously fired back at critics with his viral X-post "Overrate THAT" following a 26-point, 9-assist Game 5 OT win over Milwaukee.
Now, Jones was backing up that same idea: they were keeping an eye on everything.
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Beyond love and support, Jones' post radiated rallying energy. 'I will always be your biggest cheerleader. I will forever be so proud of you!! Our team's got you. We will be back, we're not finished yet!' she wrote. Citing "God's plan, God's timing," she conveyed a vibe of faith and defiance—vowing redemption when Haliburton is back on the court.
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