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Who is Tyrese Haliburton's father, John Haliburton? Everything you should know about force behind Indiana Pacers star
Who is Tyrese Haliburton's father, John Haliburton? Everything you should know about force behind Indiana Pacers star (Image via: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images)
What goes into making a legendary Basketball player? Apart from talent and consistency in efforts, it is the family's support that changes the game for the player. Some find support in their wife or girlfriend and kids, while others may have got the germs from their parents.
One such case is that of Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, whose prolific career is the result of guidance and support provided by his father, John Haliburton. Let's explore all the interesting and unknown details about John Haliburton, who recently grabbed headlines due to a taunt made to Giannis Antetokounmpo.
John Haliburton is a devoted father and was a basketball coach when Tyrese Haliburton was a toddler
The world knows him now as Tyrese Haliburton's father, but little do they know that he was an ardent supporter of basketball and served as a basketball coach in his youth years.
Though the details about which team he coached are not available in the media, Tyrese's memories from childhood hint that he got a very early start in basketball.
Tyrese recalls that John coached a girls' team from a middle school when he was just a toddler. Recapping those memories, he shared in a 2003 press conference that John handed him the ball while he could barely walk and gave him a lighter version of a basketball to dribble with.
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John ensured that Tyrese developed ample interest in basketball and gave it his all. He ensured this by tagging him along to the basketball court daily and letting him see how the game was played. According to Tyrese, John also reserved half of the court for him to give him ample space to practice and soak in the court's environment.
John's most memorable moment was when Tyrese was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in 2020. His reaction was captured in a docuseries, The Come Up: The Tyrese Haliburton Story, where he exclaimed:
'Did I just hear them say Tyrese Haliburton? My baby just did exactly what he said he was going to do ...
play in the NBA.'
The draft announcement was made through a virtual meeting, which John attended, extending support to his son on his big break.
John Haliburton is a devout
Indiana Pacers fan
There is hardly any match of the Indiana Pacers that John Haliburton misses. He is a constant in all matches of the team and electrifies the atmosphere on the court with his exuberant presence.
John is often seen with customized outfits that display his love for the Indiana Pacers.
One of his outstanding merchandise items is a custom jacket that features Tyrese's photo from his childhood.
His playing with basketball from childhood years is the theme of its sleeve's design.
John also owns a custom towel with Haliburton's face on it.
John Haliburton's excitement went a bit overboard during Indiana Pacers' recent game
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was at the receiving end of John Haliburton's excited celebration. Tyrese Haliburton's team, the Indiana Pacers, defeated the Bucks in a nail-biting playoff.
The Pacers won by a narrow margin, heating the atmosphere at the court.
Excited, John Haliburton rushed to the court and approached Giannis. John taunted Giannis by waving a towel at him, which had Tyrese's face on it. Some media reports claim that he allegedly swore at the Bucks star, too.
To pacify the matter, Tyrese Haliburton had to apologise for his father's action on X. He wrote:
'I sincerely apologize to Giannis, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pacers organization for my actions following tonight's game.
This was not a good reflection on our sport or my son and I will not make that mistake again."
John had to face a temporary ban from the Pacers' games, which lasted for eight games after the incident.
When John Haliburton got banned from attending Indiana Pacers' games
John Haliburton's 'disrespectful' gesture got him banned from Indiana Pacers' games. For eight games after the Giannis incident, he was barred from entering the court where the Pacers would play.
However, he was allowed to return in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, where the Pacers took on the New York Knicks.
The Indiana Pacers won the game and got a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
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A sweet moment happened after the Indiana Pacers crushed the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals held on June 5. John embraced his son after the win, while the crowd cheered on, giving fans a happening moment to remember always.
