If there was any lingering doubt about the Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton’s greatness, Reggie Miller just shut it all down with one of the most passionate, heartfelt endorsements we’ve ever heard from a franchise legend.
Let’s get this straight: Tyrese Haliburton is already an Indiana Pacers legend at just 25 years old. That might sound bold to casual fans, but anyone who watched the 2025 NBA Playoffs knows exactly why. The Pacers didn’t just make a cute little Cinderella run. They went all the way to the NBA Finals and forced a Game 7. Haliburton hit multiple clutch game-winners, led the offense with elite vision, and proved he’s one of the best floor generals in basketball. His run wasn’t just good, it was historic.
But, according to The Big Lead, even after all that, there are still people doubting him. Why? Some point to his scoring numbers. Unlike other superstar guards, he’s not dropping 35 a night on iso ball. But that completely misses the point of who Hali is: an elite passer, a leader, a culture-changer, and apparently, someone willing to literally sacrifice his body for the franchise. And that’s exactly what Reggie Miller wanted the world to remember.
Indiana Legend Reggie Miller Opens Up About Tyrese Haliburton
“All I will say is, look at Game 6, look at Game 7 of the NBA Finals. There will never, ever be a question about a guy’s heart, will, determination,” Miller said. “No one will second-guess any decision that he ever makes again. He risked it all. He risked it all for a franchise, for a state, for an organization.”
That phrase, “He risked it all,” hits different when you remember the context. Tyrese Haliburton played with a bad calf injury in the Finals. Everyone knew it. You could see it in the way he moved. But he didn’t sit. He didn’t take the safe route. He tried to carry his team to a championship on one leg. And that’s what ultimately led to a horrific Achilles injury that will now keep him out for the entire 2025-26 season.
In hindsight? Sure, people will debate whether it was the right decision. But effort like that can’t be denied. Reggie knows what it means to wear that jersey. And to him, Haliburton’s sacrifice is the ultimate proof of what it means to be a Pacer.
“This comes back to a full-circle moment, to what it’s like to be a Hoosier and to play in Indiana?” Miller said. “‘I’m not playing for myself. I’m playing for that dude. I’m playing for that dude. And I’m playing for these people.’ That’s what it’s like to be an Indiana Pacer. So thank you, Tyrese.”
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Reggie Miller, Mr. Pacer himself, is putting Haliburton in the same emotional category as the greats who bled blue and gold. He’s calling him the embodiment of Indiana basketball. And if Reggie is backing you, that’s the ultimate stamp of approval.
The crazy part? This is only the beginning of Haliburton’s story. He’s already a two-time All-Star at 25. He just took his team to the Finals. He’s one of the league’s best passers and smartest decision-makers. And once he gets healthy, he’ll be right back to running the show in Indiana. But for the doubters? You’ve officially been put on notice.
Indiana Pacers royalty, Reggie Miller said it loud and clear: “There will never, ever be a question about a guy’s heart, will, determination.” Tyrese Haliburton didn’t just play great basketball; he gave everything he had for his team, his franchise, and the state of Indiana. He “Risked it all,” and legends like Reggie Miller will make sure no one forgets it.
