“The most overrated NBA player” winning the chip would be best storyline

[Kingdibs19]

I can’t think of any outcome that would be quite as sweet. While Hali does seem cocky (which is a trait most stars have” the fact that his peers voted him the most overrated seems very bitter. If he pulls it off, I hope he gets even more cocky and rubs in all their faces all summer long. Is anyone else hoping Hali pulls this off? Now that the Lakers are out, I’m rooting for the Pacers. Siakam is cool too.

[cgf]

Brunson winning a title the same year that everyone flips out about the league fixing things for the Lakers by sending them Luka would be pretty juicy after the way everyone wrote the Knicks off because our regular season record against the top 3. Especially since it would mean Towns proving he can deliver in the playoffs to rewrite his legacy.

Indy's a lot of fun, but I'm rooting for the Wolves if it's not us. Playoff Randle helping a team with a very similar formula to that January-24 Knicks squad...elite rim protection + Julius + elite 3&D wing + a dynamic #1-option guard + DDV + momentum swinging 6th man...that was so much fun to watch before the Heat injured Julius, again.

[Hoop Hunter]

We can't beat Boston or OKC, we match up with everyone else pretty well.

Only 90 players responded to that poll. Hali got 14% of the vote, around 12 players. Probably some that didn't like getting their @sses busted by him.

[Calvin Klein]

just because 12 or 13 people claimed he was overrated doesn't meant everybody thinks so. But i guess it's a good story so go ahead....

[Wizop]

just because 12 or 13 people claimed he was overrated doesn't meant everybody thinks so. But i guess it's a good story so go ahead....

Tyrese did not rate himself so the claim is just motivation.

[MrPainfulTruth]

After seeing him act like that, yesterday with the cringe dance, and how his father acted towards Giannis, hard pass. And there are enough stars out there without that cocky attitude, and i prefer those. See Jokic, Giannis, Kawhi, Brunson, Tatum.

[KGtabake]

No **** him. He's a clown.
He plays against injured teams and acts like he's Curry. Hopefully, he will be taken care of pretty soon.

[Drakeem]

I wouldn't say rooting for him, but all the hate for his "taunting" is making me want to support the Indy playoff run. People expect sports to be as professional as a banking office job and I can't stand it. I like emotions in my sports, having the good guys and the bad guys, the rivalries and the story lines. I love Kawhi as a player but his personality is not what I want to watch. Give me more Gary Paytons, Oakleys, Barkleys, Jordans, Reggie Millers, Kevin Garnetts, Halis, Anthony Edwards, etc, etc.

[HotelVitale]

Interesting that people read Haliburton as 'cocky' in a problematic way. He's obviously a pretty smart dude with a lot of perspective on himself and the game, I think it might be that people don't like how his version of competitiveness is less pounding chest and mean mugging and more getting excited and smirking. I get why--those two things are a pretty rough combo and make him seem sort of middle school-ish. But I also don't think any of us think it's bad for a guy who was overlooked to be confident and celebrate when he wins things he was doubted about.

[HotelVitale]

I wouldn't say rooting for him, but all the hate for his "taunting" is making me want to support the Indy playoff run. People expect sports to be as professional as a banking office job and I can't stand it. I like emotions in my sports, having the good guys and the bad guys, the rivalries and the story lines. I love Kawhi as a player but his personality is not what I want to watch. Give me more Gary Paytons, Oakleys, Barkleys, Jordans, Reggie Millers, Kevin Garnetts, Halis, Anthony Edwards, etc, etc.

I find it weird too. These dudes are young professional competitors, sure some of them have quieter personalities and are more focused introvert types but those dudes are still feeling cocky and competitive af on the inside. They just don't express it in the same way, which is fine too.

I've played on lots of teams and worked with lots of people over the years--when you're actually in those things no one despises one whole personality type. You may not like some people but it won't just be because they're loud or something. I don't know how sports fans process this stuff sometimes, it's like they're on dating apps swiping on people they don't think they're compatible with but also sort of judging everyone too. Like you're a bad person if you're 'not my type of guy' when you don't acutally know what they're like or about (and also why does every pro athlete need to be exactly 'your type of guy'?) It's grown elite athletes competing, seems like we shouldn't want things to be neat or everyone to be calm and mature, and even if you do in your daily life maybe lighten up some and enjoy the spectacle that all of pro sports is meant to be.

[MrPainfulTruth]

I wouldn't say rooting for him, but all the hate for his "taunting" is making me want to support the Indy playoff run. People expect sports to be as professional as a banking office job and I can't stand it. I like emotions in my sports, having the good guys and the bad guys, the rivalries and the story lines. I love Kawhi as a player but his personality is not what I want to watch. Give me more Gary Paytons, Oakleys, Barkleys, Jordans, Reggie Millers, Kevin Garnetts, Halis, Anthony Edwards, etc, etc.

I find it weird too. These dudes are young professional competitors, sure some of them have quieter personalities and are more focused introvert types but those dudes are still feeling cocky and competitive af on the inside. They just don't express it in the same way, which is fine too.

I've played on lots of teams and worked with lots of people over the years--when you're actually in those things no one despises one whole personality type. You may not like some people but it won't just be because they're loud or something. I don't know how sports fans process this stuff sometimes, it's like they're on dating apps swiping on people they don't think they're compatible with but also sort of judging everyone too. Like you're a bad person if you're 'not my type of guy' when you don't acutally know what they're like or about (and also why does every pro athlete need to be exactly 'your type of guy'?) It's grown elite athletes competing, seems like we shouldn't want things to be neat or everyone to be calm and mature, and even if you do in your daily life maybe lighten up some and enjoy the spectacle that all of pro sports is meant to be.

Being classy in win and loss is not about "lightening up". You dont need to mock your opponent in sport. If you play a team that is literally crippled by having three key players out and you act like MJ 2nd coming its not classy. If your trash dad comes and yells at the defeated opponent in the worst way and your response is "lighten up" then i think you are actually the one who needs to rethink his principles ...

[Capn'O]

I thought this was gonna be about Westbrook.

[ORLMagicGirl15]

I have no feelings towards Haliburton. I don’t care if his team win or lose in the playoffs. It seems as if narratives have been the driving force this entire season.

[Woodsanity]

Lets go Knicks vs Pacers ECF.

[Wolfgang630]

Thankfully this scenario won’t play out.

[NZB2323]

I thought this was gonna be about Westbrook.

I thought it was gonna be about Gobert.

[bisme37]

Tyrese Haliburton is now 10-for-11 on game-tying or go-ahead field goals in the last 2 minutes this year – 90.9%

[HotelVitale]

I wouldn't say rooting for him, but all the hate for his "taunting" is making me want to support the Indy playoff run. People expect sports to be as professional as a banking office job and I can't stand it. I like emotions in my sports, having the good guys and the bad guys, the rivalries and the story lines. I love Kawhi as a player but his personality is not what I want to watch. Give me more Gary Paytons, Oakleys, Barkleys, Jordans, Reggie Millers, Kevin Garnetts, Halis, Anthony Edwards, etc, etc.

I find it weird too. These dudes are young professional competitors, sure some of them have quieter personalities and are more focused introvert types but those dudes are still feeling cocky and competitive af on the inside. They just don't express it in the same way, which is fine too.

I've played on lots of teams and worked with lots of people over the years--when you're actually in those things no one despises one whole personality type. You may not like some people but it won't just be because they're loud or something. I don't know how sports fans process this stuff sometimes, it's like they're on dating apps swiping on people they don't think they're compatible with but also sort of judging everyone too. Like you're a bad person if you're 'not my type of guy' when you don't acutally know what they're like or about (and also why does every pro athlete need to be exactly 'your type of guy'?) It's grown elite athletes competing, seems like we shouldn't want things to be neat or everyone to be calm and mature, and even if you do in your daily life maybe lighten up some and enjoy the spectacle that all of pro sports is meant to be.

Being classy in win and loss is not about "lightening up". You dont need to mock your opponent in sport. If you play a team that is literally crippled by having three key players out and you act like MJ 2nd coming its not classy. If your trash dad comes and yells at the defeated opponent in the worst way and your response is "lighten up" then i think you are actually the one who needs to rethink his principles ...

I mean, thanks for this on cue. It just feels like reality tv stuff to have strong opinions and arguments about how some young millionaires express their competitiveness in the heat of the moment. We definitely don’t know them enough to judge them as people, and even if we did it’d probably be a lot more nuanced than ‘too loud so trash dude.’

Also feels weird to say everyone has to be ‘classy’ all the time or else they’re not good people or don’t have good values. Being super humble and polite and having some grace is a nice little finishing touch but it’s not your actual values or morals, or how good you are as a person. We’d probably reach out kids to do that stuff cuz it’s good/useful social skills but people aren’t automatically bad if they’re not always being 100 at that stuff.

[xxSnEaKyPxx]

I wouldn't say rooting for him, but all the hate for his "taunting" is making me want to support the Indy playoff run. People expect sports to be as professional as a banking office job and I can't stand it. I like emotions in my sports, having the good guys and the bad guys, the rivalries and the story lines. I love Kawhi as a player but his personality is not what I want to watch. Give me more Gary Paytons, Oakleys, Barkleys, Jordans, Reggie Millers, Kevin Garnetts, Halis, Anthony Edwards, etc, etc.

I find it weird too. These dudes are young professional competitors, sure some of them have quieter personalities and are more focused introvert types but those dudes are still feeling cocky and competitive af on the inside. They just don't express it in the same way, which is fine too.

I've played on lots of teams and worked with lots of people over the years--when you're actually in those things no one despises one whole personality type. You may not like some people but it won't just be because they're loud or something. I don't know how sports fans process this stuff sometimes, it's like they're on dating apps swiping on people they don't think they're compatible with but also sort of judging everyone too. Like you're a bad person if you're 'not my type of guy' when you don't acutally know what they're like or about (and also why does every pro athlete need to be exactly 'your type of guy'?) It's grown elite athletes competing, seems like we shouldn't want things to be neat or everyone to be calm and mature, and even if you do in your daily life maybe lighten up some and enjoy the spectacle that all of pro sports is meant to be.

Being classy in win and loss is not about "lightening up". You dont need to mock your opponent in sport. If you play a team that is literally crippled by having three key players out and you act like MJ 2nd coming its not classy. If your trash dad comes and yells at the defeated opponent in the worst way and your response is "lighten up" then i think you are actually the one who needs to rethink his principles ...

The Pacers are the only team not allowed to celebrate a last second shot.

It bothers people so much when the Pacers celebrate a wild win, it’s silly.

How did he mock the Cavs?

Also, he called his own dad out saying he was wrong..,

[Bergmaniac]

I wouldn't say rooting for him, but all the hate for his "taunting" is making me want to support the Indy playoff run. People expect sports to be as professional as a banking office job and I can't stand it. I like emotions in my sports, having the good guys and the bad guys, the rivalries and the story lines. I love Kawhi as a player but his personality is not what I want to watch. Give me more Gary Paytons, Oakleys, Barkleys, Jordans, Reggie Millers, Kevin Garnetts, Halis, Anthony Edwards, etc, etc.

I find it weird too. These dudes are young professional competitors, sure some of them have quieter personalities and are more focused introvert types but those dudes are still feeling cocky and competitive af on the inside. They just don't express it in the same way, which is fine too.

I've played on lots of teams and worked with lots of people over the years--when you're actually in those things no one despises one whole personality type. You may not like some people but it won't just be because they're loud or something. I don't know how sports fans process this stuff sometimes, it's like they're on dating apps swiping on people they don't think they're compatible with but also sort of judging everyone too. Like you're a bad person if you're 'not my type of guy' when you don't acutally know what they're like or about (and also why does every pro athlete need to be exactly 'your type of guy'?) It's grown elite athletes competing, seems like we shouldn't want things to be neat or everyone to be calm and mature, and even if you do in your daily life maybe lighten up some and enjoy the spectacle that all of pro sports is meant to be.

Being classy in win and loss is not about "lightening up". You dont need to mock your opponent in sport. If you play a team that is literally crippled by having three key players out and you act like MJ 2nd coming its not classy. If your trash dad comes and yells at the defeated opponent in the worst way and your response is "lighten up" then i think you are actually the one who needs to rethink his principles ...

So let me get this straight - Hali should not have celebrated a gamewinner which completed an incredible comeback because the other team was missing some players?