Tyrese Haliburton honors Reggie Miller with hoodie after defeating Knicks in Game 7
- Tyrese Haliburton pays tribute to Reggie Miller by wearing a 'choke' hoodie after leading Pacers to victory against the Knicks.
- Knicks fan taunts Haliburton, reminiscent of Reggie Miller's rivalry with the team's fans in the past.
- Haliburton's gesture and performance add historical context to the game and its significance.
A fan sitting courtside at a Knicks game taunted Tyrese Haliburton, similar to how Spike Lee once provoked Reggie Miller many years ago. This motivated Haliburton, who then led Indiana to a big win over the Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals. After the game, Haliburton wore a hoodie with a picture of Miller's famous pose, teasing the Knicks for losing. The fan who heckled Haliburton got a reaction from him, especially after Haliburton made a key 3-pointer early in the game. Haliburton explained that the fan's comments fueled his performance, as he had been hearing remarks from fans in that seat throughout the series. This incident mirrored the rivalry between Spike Lee and Reggie Miller from the past, where Lee's actions also influenced the games. Haliburton jokingly mentioned that the hoodie he wore was for comfort and that he had received it recently. The Pacers were grateful for the fan's actions, as it motivated Haliburton to play well and secure the victory for the team.