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'Next level fashion' — Tyrese Haliburton's dad John Haliburton's outfit for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers Game 6 sparks intense fan reaction
Tyrese Haliburton and his father John Haliburton. Image via: Ron Hoskins/NBAE/Getty Images
In a must-win Game 6 clash between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tyrese Haliburton's father, John Haliburton, became an unexpected scene-stealer at Gainbridge Fieldhouse— not for his courtside antics this time, but for a bold outfit that had fans doing double-takes.
As the Pacers fought to stay alive in the NBA Finals, John's fashion choice lit up social media and stirred conversation across fan bases.
John Haliburton wears an NBA-wide statement for
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers
John Haliburton arrived at Indiana's final home game of the 2025 postseason in what can only be described as a fashion wildcard. Wearing a Pacers jersey on top, John paired it with white pants decked out with logos from multiple NBA teams. But what truly puzzled fans was the visible placement of the Oklahoma City Thunder logo on the back of his left leg.
The opposing team's emblem on a Pacers supporter, especially the father of a franchise star, was bound to raise eyebrows.
Most would expect a more traditional display of loyalty in such a high-stakes setting, but John has never followed convention. His outfit was a reminder that he plays by his own rules. It appears that John was there to make a statement, wearing a Pacers T-shirt, which seemingly symbolizes that the team will remain undefeated.
The rest could refer to the fallen teams in the play-in and playoffs, and possibly the Thunder in the finals.
Fans shared their reactions to John Haliburton's unexpected outfit
Fans online rushed into the comments to share their thoughts on the hilarious moment. Here's how they reacted to the classic John Haliburton moment.
'Next level fashion,' one user wrote.
Another fan commented, 'Drip or drown, no in-between.'
'My fit in middle school,' one fan joked.
'John Haliburton is definitely a character!' one fan candidly acknowledged his style.
'Brothas of a certain age, am i bugging, or do all the versions of these pants have the logos organized in a similar order. I always remember that bulls on the left thigh, hawks on right hip, and that '6ers at the right ankle,' another shared.
This isn't the first time John has made headlines this postseason. Earlier in the playoffs, he was temporarily banned following a heated exchange with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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