Tyrese Haliburton's dad will not attend Pacers games 'for the foreseeable future,' per reports
- Tyrese Haliburton's father, John Haliburton, will not attend Indiana Pacers games for the foreseeable future following a postgame incident on May 2, 2025 in Indianapolis.
- John Haliburton confronted Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo on the court after Indiana defeated Milwaukee 119-118 in overtime, sparking a melee and leading to the decision for him to stay away from games.
- The Pacers eliminated the Bucks 4-1 in the first round for the second straight year, with Tyrese making a game-winning layup with 1.3 seconds left before his father's verbal altercation with Antetokounmpo.
- John Haliburton issued a public apology, recognizing his actions as disrespectful, while his son Tyrese acknowledged that his father was at fault. Meanwhile, Antetokounmpo characterized the incident as highly disrespectful.
- The Pacers' announcement and ongoing dialogue suggest John will watch games from home and maintain communication with Tyrese, who emphasized moving forward and acknowledged family mistakes.
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Tyrese Haliburton’s father not allowed at games: What Indiana, national media are saying ahead of Cavs vs. Pacers series
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Following his on-the-court confrontation with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Indiana Pacers eliminated them, Tyrese Haliburton’s father will not be attending games against the Cavaliers. John Haliburton will not be joining them for the near future, a team spokesperson told ESPN on Thursday.

Tyrese Haliburton's father will not attend his son's Pacers games for the foreseeable future
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has grown accustomed to the postgame meetings with his dad.

Tyrese Haliburton's father will not be attending Pacers games anytime soon.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — John Halliburton, the father of Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, will not be attending any of his son's games anytime soon.
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