What Set Giannis Off? Leaked Audio Reveals Shocking Exchange with Tyrese Haliburton’s Dad After Playoff Thriller
After a heated playoff matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers, tensions boiled over—not just on the court, but off it as well. A leaked video recently surfaced showing a fiery postgame confrontation involving Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Tyrese Haliburton’s father, John Haliburton. Despite Giannis delivering a jaw-dropping performance—racking up 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 13 assists—the Bucks were narrowly eliminated by the Pacers, with Tyrese sealing the deal with a last-minute layup.
As Indiana’s players stormed the court to celebrate their hard-fought win, emotions ran high. John Haliburton made his way toward Giannis, taunting the former MVP by waving a towel emblazoned with Tyrese’s face and shouting, “This is what we do… that’s right, go home!” Giannis, clearly frustrated but maintaining his composure, fired back, “Don’t fcking disrespect me.”*
The altercation quickly became a viral moment, sparking debate among fans and analysts alike. In the aftermath, Tyrese Haliburton addressed the incident, making it clear that he did not condone his father’s actions. “Basketball should stay on the court,” he said, acknowledging that his father got carried away in the excitement of the moment.
Giannis later opened up about the situation as well. Speaking to ESPN, he expressed his disappointment—not just in the behavior directed toward him, but also in Indiana’s ultimate failure to capitalize on their victory and win the NBA Championship. “I believe in being humble in victory,” he said. “A lot of people think it’s okay to be disrespectful when you win, but I don’t agree with that.”
Despite the emotional fallout, Giannis extended empathy toward Tyrese, stating he felt sorry for him and hoped the incident wouldn’t overshadow his incredible performance and growth as a player.
