Alec Patch

UIndy/Perry Meridian Alum

[Pacers Post Up @PacersPostUp]

So let me get this straight…

We watched Tyrese go down in Game 7.

Endured the worst season in franchise history.

Lost out on a top-4 pick in the lottery.

Sat through the Knicks insufferable title run.

But now — Tyrese is back.

Pascal is the most slept-on No. 2 in the league.

Zubac gives us one of the NBA’s best bigs.

Nembhard. Nesmith. McConnell. This roster is built with DAWGS.

And now we get the chance to…

Crash the Giannis-to-Miami party.

Remind New York who’s their daddy.

AND End LeBron’s farewell ring chase?

BRING. IT. ON.

[AKRiley @AKRileyy5]

Laugh now, cry later

[Alec Patch @AJPatches]

@KalenIJackson @ColtsLife Go Shoe

[Pittsburgh Penguins @penguins]

The longest-tenured trio in North American sports take the ice in Pittsburgh for season 20.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

How about this: the Colts are the first team in the Super Bowl era to not punt in either of their first two games in a season.

[FanDuel @FanDuel]

Daniel Jones and the Colts today:

1st Drive: FG
2nd Drive: TD
3rd Drive: TD
4th Drive: FG
5th Drive: FG
6th Drive: TD
7th Drive: FG

No other QB this CENTURY has scored on every possession of a game. #ForTheShoe

[Casey Foyt @CaseyFoyt]

In honor of my dad - I’m giving away a great pair of tickets to today’s season opener.

RT and reply with your favorite ROH member! Drake picks the winner. 🐕‍🦺

[Alec Patch @AJPatches]

@CaseyFoyt @Colts Peyton Manning!

[Barstool Sports @barstoolsports]

We’ll never forget Tyrese Haliburton’s playoff run

One of one

[Tyrese Haliburton @Hali]

Man. Don’t know how to explain it other than shock. Words cannot express the pain of this letdown. The frustration is unfathomable. I’ve worked my whole life to get to this moment and this is how it ends? Makes no sense.

Now that I’ve gotten surgery, I wish I could count the number of times people will tell me I’m going to “come back stronger”. What a cliche lol, this shit sucks. My foot feels like dead weight fam. But what’s hurting most I think is my mind. Feel like I’m rambling, but I know this is something I’ll look back on when I’m through this, as something I’m proud I fought through. It feels good to let this shit out without y’all seeing the kid ugly cry.

At 25, I’ve already learned that God never gives us more than we can handle. I know I’ll come out on the other side of this a better man and a better player. And honestly, right now, torn Achilles and all, I don’t regret it. I’d do it again, and again after that, to fight for this city and my brothers. For the chance to do something special.

Indy, I’m sorry. If any fan base doesn’t deserve this, it’s y’all. But together we are going to fight like hell to get back to this very spot, and get over this hurdle. I don’t doubt for a second that y’all have my back, and I hope you guys know that I have yours. I think Kobe said it best when in this same situation. “There are far greater issues/challenges in the world then a torn achilles. Stop feeling sorry for yourself, find the silver lining and get to work with the same belief, same drive and same conviction as ever.” And that’s exactly right. I will do everything in my power to get back right.

My journey to get to where I am today wasn’t by happenstance, I’ve pushed myself every day to be great. And I will continue to do just that. The most important part of this all, is that I’m grateful. I’m grateful for every single experience that’s led me here. I’m grateful for all the love from the hoop world. I don’t “have to” go through this, I get to go through this. I’m grateful for the road that lies ahead. Watch how I come back from this. So, give me some time, I’ll dust myself off and get right back to being the best version of Tyrese Haliburton.

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Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."

[HaliMuse @hali_muse]

Acknowledged the risks and sacrificed his body for this in front of our eyes. Absolute warrior

Indy will be waiting for you. Sending love @TyHaliburton22

[Logan Beegle @L_Beeg11]

Indy is forever in debt to you brother. Gambled his career to bring a championship here. We got your back @TyHaliburton22

[Indiana Pacers @Pacers]

“They know it. In 49 states it’s just basketball but this is INDY.”

the best fans in the world brought it tonight 🔥

[Indiana Pacers @Pacers]

NBA Finals are home 😈

[larrydavidjr @larrydavidjr_]

3 games from history

Indiana deserves this.

[Indiana Pacers @Pacers]

frame it 🖼️

[Indiana Pacers @Pacers]

Less than 24 hours until the NBA Finals begin.

Indiana, this is our time.

Narrated by Mark Boyle.

[Overtime @overtime]

THE PACERS ARE GOING TO THE NBA FINALS.

WOW.

[Indiana Pacers @Pacers]

EASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS.

[Indiana Pacers @Pacers]

overrate that.