The Indiana Pacers are one of the more intriguing young teams during the 2023-24 NBA season as they’re right on the cusp of being a legitimate contender.
The Pacers are currently 9-8 and seventh in the Eastern Conference, though they’re coming off a high-scoring loss against the Miami Heat.
Indiana has been competitive almost every night, though the loss against Miami stings as they went into the fourth quarter with a lead.
It was a valiant effort from the Pacers, especially from Tyrese Haliburton who recorded 44 points and 10 assists in 40 minutes of action.
Haliburton is a rising star in the league and is a franchise building block for an Indiana organization desperate to compete for titles again.
The All-Star guard admitted he was ‘tired of being a loser’ and later admitted that his comments would make him an Internet meme for years via his personal Twitter account.
“This gon turn into an elite meme on this app for years smh,” Haliburton tweeted.
This gon turn into an elite meme on this app for years smh😭😭 https://t.co/CmzxwwNVWA
— Tyrese Haliburton (@TyHaliburton22) December 1, 2023
Fans already have been having fun with Haliburton’s quote and taking it out of context, though the premise of his words still stands.
Haliburton hasn’t been in many winning situations since coming into the NBA but this season could be one of his first times competing in meaningful games later in the season.
The Pacers have several talented young players they’re hoping can blossom next to Haliburton, though they are still a couple of pieces away from being taken seriously.
However, the organization has done a good job staying patient and rebuilding the right way which should provide dividends for them sometime down the line.
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