Hey @SHEIN_Official Please stop harassing me. I’ve tried customer service. I’ve cancelled a credit card. I’ve never bought anything from you. Please fix your shit. Now you’re trying to deliver a punching bag? Leave me alone. Please?????
Austin Maroons guard Dean Jones (15) shared an emotional celebration with a teammate after edging the Akins Eagles 64–63, a clutch victory that secured Austin’s postseason berth and broke a three‑way tie in the District 26‑6A standings. The nail‑biting finish capped a tense non‑conference matchup where every possession carried weight in the closing minutes. The moment unfolded Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Toney Burger Center in Austin, TX, with Jones’ reaction reflecting the relief, urgency, and determination that propelled the Maroons into the playoffs. The game photo gallery will be posted soon. @AustinMaroonBB@AISDAthletics@colbygordon_@varsity_news@var_austin
When the moment of victory hit, I found myself swept along with the jubilant winning team into the locker room. Shirtless and roaring with adrenaline, Austin Maroons guard Dean Jones (15) joined his teammates in a frenzied locker‑room celebration after edging the Akins Eagles 64–63, punching their ticket to the UIL playoffs. The outburst followed a tense non‑conference District 26‑6A showdown decided in the final moments. The scene unfolded Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Toney Burger Center in Austin, TX, where the Maroons’ narrow victory ignited a wave of emotion that carried straight into the postgame celebration. @AustinMaroonBB@AISDAthletics@colbygordon_@varsity_news@var_austin@jayplot@ThomasJonesAAS@Nick_TXHSGBB@TXHSBB
Game photo story here, capturing the full arc of the night — from the opening tipoff to the wild locker‑room celebration. Austin Maroons guard Dean Jones (15) erupted in jubilation with his teammates after edging the Akins Eagles 64–63, a clutch victory that secured Austin’s postseason berth and broke a three‑way tie in the District 26‑6A standings. The nail‑biting finish capped a tense non‑conference matchup where every possession carried weight in the closing minutes. The moment unfolded Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Toney Burger Center in Austin, TX, with Jones’ reaction capturing the relief, urgency, and competitive fire that propelled the Maroons into the playoffs. @AustinMaroonBB@BasketballAkins@AISDAthletics@colbygordon_@varsity_news@var_austin@jayplot@ThomasJonesAAS@Nick_TXHSGBB@TXHSBB
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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."
what a ridiculous moment this is. this image might be in textbooks at some point.
“tesla launches robotaxi” doesn’t even begin to do any justice in any meaningful way.
kinda just the beginning of post driving civilization. second only to space because it basically rewrites daily life on earth, commuting, cities, car ownership, jobs, time, autonomy. the ripple effects are fucking civilizational.
Join me in praying for:
Damar Hamlin’s full recovery.
Peace for his family and loved ones.
Wisdom for Doctors and physicians in contact with Damar right now.
“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” James 5:16b
#Bills#MNF#DamarHamlin
Cristian Javier in 2020. He’s in the Dominican Republic during the shutdown, before even making his @MLB debut. A friend sent this photo to me. Never stop dreaming. Felicidades, Cristian. @MLBNetwork @astros