01-06-2025
Tyrese Haliburton embraced Knicks villain arc with trolling East finals video
Tyrese Haliburton embraced Knicks villain arc with trolling East finals video
From the start of the Indiana Pacers' battle with the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, it was abundantly clear that "underrated" Pacers superstar Tyrese Haliburton wanted to wholeheartedly embrace being the latest Knicks playoff villain. He wouldn't have done Reggie Miller's infamous choke sign during a wild Game 1 victory if this weren't the case.
After the Pacers eliminated the Knicks on Saturday night to advance to their first NBA Finals in 25 years, Haliburton reveled in the moment. Yes, he might not have won East finals MVP. That honor belongs to the exceptional Pascal Siakam. But Haliburton was still incredible throughout the entire series. Outside of a forgettable Game 5 performance, Haliburton was consistently in control, victimizing the Knicks at his own pace and his own tempo at will.
Throw in Haliburton's trademark charisma and fire, and it'd likely be quite challenging for New York fans (including Ben Stiller) not to hate him at this point. By the series' end, Haliburon looked like a top-10 NBA player AND he probably cemented himself as the Knicks' new lead antagonist.
Both of those things are more than worthy accomplishments.
On Sunday afternoon, Haliburton piled on the Knicks' misery. He shared an East finals highlight video on his X profile, showcasing some of his personal contributions during the series while using 50 Cent's "I Get Money" as the background music. In case you're unfamiliar with the melody, do you know the key lyrics featured prominently in the song (and Haliburton's video)?
(Ahem) "I run New York!" Phew.
Warning: NSFW language in the video below
If anyone was still unsure, Pacers vs. Knicks is back as one of the NBA's most heated rivalries. And it sure seems like Haliburton is doing everything in his power to stoke the fires.
