It seems like the series between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers wasn't enough, with Tyrese Haliburton's father mocking Giannis Antetokounmpo after Game 5.
Haliburton just won the series rim at Antetokounmpo in overtime, which could prompt his father's reaction.
The video shows John Haliburton walking and moving towards Antetokounmpo and Bucks Superstar. But, as John has been jawing, Antetokounmpo must be restricted by Pacers and members of the Bucks.
For all who show Giannis facing pop music, no context…🤦🏽♂️
— Nate Jones (@Jonesonthenba) April 30, 2025
He talked about the incident when Antetokounmpo spoke after the game.
“Losing the game, feeling high,” Antetokounmpo said. “There was a fan, and at the moment, I thought he was a fan, and then I realized that it was Teres' father – I love Teres, he was a great competitor – and came to the floor and showed me his son's towel and said, 'That's what we did. This is what we did. I think that was very, very disrespectful…
“Having someone’s father – I’m happy for him, I’m happy for his son, I’m happy for him, and that’s what he should feel – but it’s totally unacceptable to come to me and disrespect me and curse me.
“Totally unacceptable.”
The complete answer comes from #bucks After Giannis Antetokounmpo @ERIC_NEHM When asked what happened after the game:
“I believe in being humble in victory.”
Giannis felt “disrespectful” but added that they had spoken, “I think we’re in a good place.” pic.twitter.com/3a4orzzgk9
– Lily Zhao (@lilyszhao) April 30, 2025
Tyrese Haliburton says father ridicule is wrong
Tyrese also talked about his father after the game and did not let his personal relationship affect how he viewed the incident.
“I don't think my pop music is there at all,” said Terrys. “Unfortunately, what happened in the end. This series is a lot of verbal wars, a lot of antics, a lot of back and forth stuff, which is just part of this competition and what we've built over the past few years.”
“I don't agree with what's going on there, but we'll talk. Everyone is an adult man and we'll go from there.”
“I don't think my pop music is there at all. … We're going to have a conversation, I'm going to talk to Giannis, and unfortunately we're all adult men.”
Tyrese Haliburton in his father's confrontation with Giannispic.twitter.com/njfcnpefur
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