OG Anunoby was asked about his red carpet outfit for the NBA Cup championship when he told a reporter he was gonna wear sweats
"I just felt like wearing clothes today" 😂
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."
NFL history: The Bengals have agreed to record deals making Ja’Marr Chase the highest-paid non-QB and Tee Higgins the highest-paid WR2 in the league, per sources. The deals were in place all weekend and Higgins announced the agreement.
🏈Ja’Marr Chase agreed to a 4-year, $161 million extension.
🏈Tee Higgins agreed to a 4-year deal worth about $115 million deal.
Their new contracts will make them the NFL’s highest-paid WR duo.
Trayce Jackson-Davis is starting tonight for Golden State in their season opener. Tayven Jackson is starting for #iufb on Saturday. Quite the week for that family. #iubb
BREAKING: Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton has signed a massive multi-year shoe deal with Puma to become a future face of the company. 📄✍️
Y’all have been asking for it, well here it is…
INDIANA FINALLY HAS A TBT TEAM‼️
Introducing: @TBTAssemblyBall, a team of @IndianaMBB alumni playing in Indy this summer at Hinkle Fieldhouse!
(First 3 player commitments coming in 30 minutes)
TICKETS: https://t.co/pRLLSfBX6H
Indiana University design students had the opportunity to pitch concepts for Myles Turner to wear to a game, and today Myles is wearing Christiana Kategiannis' winning design 🤘
Sources with @joevardon: Team USA is finalizing 11 of its 12-man Olympic roster:
LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday, Anthony Davis, Anthony Edwards, Bam Adebayo and Tyrese Haliburton.
Congratulations to my good friends Knicks President Leon Rose and Executive Vice President William Wesley, AKA Wes, on acquiring three big pickups during this trade season (Bogdanovic, Burks, and Anunoby). It was nice hanging out with them in their green room last Saturday at the Knicks vs Lakers game!
Larry David: "You tell your son he's gotta start consulting me before he makes any move at all. I want a phone call. OK? Will you tell him that?'
Leon Rose's Dad: "I will tell him that." 🤣