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'The Man Paid His Dues': What Charles Barkley Said About John Haliburton's Punishment
- On May 21, 2025, the Indiana Pacers secured a narrow three-point victory in the opening matchup of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, clinching the win in an overtime thriller.
- The Pacers had banned John Haliburton, father of guard Tyrese Haliburton, from attending playoff games after he caused a scuffle by confronting Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier in the postseason.
- Charles Barkley and Draymond Green publicly appealed to NBA leadership and the Indiana Pacers, urging them to lift the ban on John Haliburton so he could attend Games 3 and 4 in Indianapolis.
- Barkley expressed that Haliburton deserves to return to play, noting that although his behavior was very unwise, he has served his punishment.
- The plea highlights views that John Haliburton’s punishment has been sufficient, but uncertainty remains over whether the ban will be lifted amid ongoing playoff tensions.
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