Overview
- Tyrese Haliburton told Boardroom he felt angry, happy and sad about the New York Knicks winning the 2026 NBA championship and that he “had to turn this s*** off” rather than watch the Finals celebration.
- Haliburton reminded listeners that he tore his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 Finals and missed the entire 2025–26 season while recovering, a sequence he and outlets say changed the Pacers’ title window.
- He said he believes a healthy Indiana team would have beaten the Knicks if they had matched up, while also acknowledging New York’s playoff run was “special” and deserved respect.
- The interview mixed on-court reflections with off-court anecdotes, including 50 Cent performing at Haliburton’s wedding and playing pickup with Floyd Mayweather, which humanized the guard during his rehab year.
- Reports say Haliburton is expected to be fully healthy for 2026–27, and his comeback will anchor a retooled Pacers roster aiming to validate his claim and restore the rivalry with the Knicks.