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Yahoo
7 hours ago
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"The greatest debut of a shoe since Mike" - Jeff Teague says Tyrese Haliburton gave his new Puma shoes an iconic debut
"The greatest debut of a shoe since Mike" - Jeff Teague says Tyrese Haliburton gave his new Puma shoes an iconic debut originally appeared on Basketball Network. In Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton arrived at the PayCom Center with a pair of his just-revealed Puma signature shoes in hand. He wore the shoe during the contest and placed his game-worn Hali 1's on the table during the postgame interview. Advertisement The Hali 1 is Haliburton's first signature shoe with Puma. The 6'5" playmaker signed with the German brand last October on a deal that included his very own line, and just eight months later, it's a reality. But while the shoe looked dope, what made its on-court debut stunning was its owner's heroics. The two-time All-NBA third-team selectee hit the game-winning shot in last Thursday's Game 1. With his Pacers down 109-110 in the final seconds, Hali hit a jumper with 0.3 seconds left to give Indiana the victory and a 1-0 series lead in the 2025 NBA Finals. Former Atlanta Hawks All-Star guard Jeff Teague said the Hali 1 couldn't have had a better introduction, as he compared it to the most memorable shoe reveal of all time — that of Michael Jordan. Advertisement "That might be the most classic…That might be the greatest debut of a shoe since Mike when Mike did it with the 14s. That is hard. Game 1, Hali 1 dropped. The Hali 1 in Game 1. That's tough. That's a nice bing to it," said Teague. MJ hit "The Last Shot" with the 14s Designed by the legendary Tinker Hatfield, the Air Jordan 14 is perhaps the most memorable silhouette among Michael's shoes. It was the last shoe MJ wore as a member of the Chicago Bulls. It was also the first Jordan shoe released after his second retirement in 1998. According to Nike's website, Hatfield gave Jordan a prototype of the 14s during the 1998 NBA Finals but told the Bulls superstar not to wear it in public because its release date was scheduled for later that year. However, because Mike loved the look and the fit, he modeled the prototype during the NBA Finals. Advertisement MJ wore three different Jordan silhouettes during the 1998 NBA Finals. But the 14s stand out because they were the shoes he wore in Game 6, where he hit the shot that clinched the Bulls' sixth NBA championship in eight years. That iconic piece of footwear was released worldwide in October 1998. Related: Shaquille O'Neal reveals which two dunks in his NBA career are his favorite: "He was all over me, and I was like, 'Get the fu** off me'" Must be the shoes Haliburton was mostly underwhelming in Game 1, finishing with just 14 points on 6-of-13 shooting, including 2-of-7 from deep and an uncharacteristic three turnovers. But when it mattered most, he flipped the switch — channeling his inner "Black Cat" impersonation to bury the game-winner with just 0.3 seconds remaining. Advertisement During the postgame interview, Haliburton shouted out his shoe, saying it was his "secret sauce" for Game 1. Later, he tweeted, "It's gotta be the shoooeeesss," which was an ode to arguably the most popular slogan for the Air Jordan commercials. No matter what the future holds for the Hali 1s, their place in sneaker history is already cemented thanks to an all-time origin story. Sure, some will point to the Jordan 14s — but MJ had already worn those twice before hitting "The Last Shot." Haliburton laced up his Hali 1s for the very first time last Thursday and instantly made history. Overrate that! Related: "I always go back to the UNLV Rebels of the early 90s" - Dan Patrick thinks that the Thunder have been so dominant that they don't know how to play one-possession games This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tyrese Haliburton's girlfriend Jade Jones sends 5-word heartwarming message for Indiana Pacers' star player following new Puma collaboration
Tyrese Haliburton's girlfriend Jade Jones sends 5-word heartwarming message for Indiana Pacers' star player following new Puma collaboration (Image Source: Getty) Puma just released the Tyrese Haliburton signature sneakers, and no one can be more happier than Jade Jones, the Indiana Pacers' star player's girlfriend. Puma revealed the new collection over Instagram, which contained closeup look on the sneakers, that Haliburton will be wearing in the NBA finals. Though it is an exciting thing for the brand and fans, its Jade Jones's reaction that caught everyone's eyes. The star player's girlfriend took to her Instagram and expressed her feelings towards the collaboration through a sweet gesture. Jade Jones reacts to Puma and Tyrese Haliburton's new collaboration On Wednesday June 5, Puma took to its official basketball-related Instagram handle "pumahoops," and revealed the iconic Tyrese Haliburton shoes for the player. The caption read, 'Introducing the Hail 1,' a short form of the star player's surname. Jade Jones reposted Puma's recent post on her story with a message for Tyrese Haliburton (Image Source: Jade Jones via Instagram) Soon after Puma revealed the new collection, Jade Jones took to her Instagram handle and reposted it on her story with the caption 'I'm so proud of you' followed by a pink heart emoticon. It shows how supportive Jade is towards Tyrese's NBA career. Besides, this is not the first time that Jade showed her support and love towards the Pacers's point guard. She has attended various matches and never fails to publicly admire Tyrese through her Instagram stories and posts. Puma reveals Hali 1 collection dedicated to Tyrese Haliburton Puma's recent unveiling of the new Hali 1 sneakers is a complete head turner. The collaboration between the Indiana Pacers's star player and the sneaker brand showed great results in the past, and this new collection is not less than that. Puma reveals the new Tyrese Haliburton collection on Instagram (Image Source: Pumahoops via Instagram) The Hali 1 shoes are specifically designed for Tyrese, which he will be wearing in the NBA finals. The sneakers are in the 'Hibiscus' color palette which follows a pale pink range. They have the iconic Tyrese's logo on the tongue whereas the body embosses the Puma brand logo throughout. Though much details cannot be uncovered from the images, but it is clear that the sneakers have Nitro cushioning for comfort and ease of movement, followed by a semi-transparent outsole. The images depict the impeccable quality that the Hali 1 sneakers will have. Though these sneakers are not available for the public, fans will see Tyrese wearing them for the finals. Also Read: 'You want to go through the best team': Tyrese Haliburton stirs the fire before Indiana Pacers face Oklahoma City Thunder in 2025 NBA Finals
Hypebeast
5 days ago
- Sport
- Hypebeast
Salehe Bembury Reveals the PUMA Hali 1
Summary The stage is set for the NBA Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by this season's MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, have been the team to beat all postseason and are just four wins away from what has felt like destiny. However,Tyrese Haliburtonand the Indiana Pacers have proven time and again that they should not be underestimated. In anticipation of game one tonight,Salehe Bemburyhas unveiled Haliburton's first signature shoe withPUMA, thePUMA Hali 1. The Hali 1 is a full-circle moment for Bembury, having grown a love for sneakers, and subsequently, design, all thanks to basketball. Our limited preview of the sneaker sees it feature a textile upper with small circles repeated throughout. Based on the photos that emphasize the medial, we see a wavy overlay that stretches outwards from the large leaping PUMA logo at the heel. Haliburton's recently-revealed logo is also present at the tongue while the sole unit features a textured midsole, semi-translucent outsole with an 'H' visible, and Nitro cushioning. The lead colorway for the silhouette is this 'Hibiscus' look that sees various pinks adorn the model, ensuring it will catch the eyes of millions when Haliburton takes the court during the NBA Finals. Look out for Haliburton to sport the PUMA Hali 1 throughout the NBA Finals, starting with tonight's game in Oklahoma City. Stay tuned for more updates regarding the new model as it is currently scheduled to debut on retail shelves this September.
