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Tyrese Haliburton Rejects 'Haliban' Nickname on Podcast, Calling Taliban Link 'Unfortunate'

He said Twitch chat spam kept him from responding to the fan-made label until now.

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Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images.
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Overview

  • Speaking on Logan Paul's Impaulsive, Haliburton called the nickname's association with the Taliban "unfortunate" and inappropriate.
  • He explained that he avoided acknowledging it publicly because users would spam his Twitch chat whenever it came up.
  • The moniker gained traction during his 2024–25 postseason surge, including the Pacers' series in New York, with hosts referencing fans' warfare metaphors.
  • Haliburton indicated this would likely be the only time he addresses the nickname directly.
  • He is recovering from a torn Achilles suffered in Game 7 of the NBA Finals and is expected to miss the 2025–26 season.