Tyrese Haliburton‘s witty comparison is creating a new buzz in the already bustling NBA world. The top basketball player who lately dethroned Stephen Curry drew parallels with a NFL star while welcoming a new playmate.
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With team being built around him, Haliburton’s statement is seen as his eagerness for the upcoming season.
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The unexpected statement comes hot on the heels of the Indiana Pacers‘ trade for the power forward Obi Toppin from the New York Knicks.
The deal was sealed in exchange for two second-round picks setting the stage for an intriguing collaboration.
Simultaneously, fresh off a lucrative contract extension with the Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton wasted no time in expressing his excitement for the team’s newest addition.
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Jan 8, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles the ball in the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
In a tweet, Tyrese exclaimed, “Imma be on my Mahomes/Tyreek omg “F*** it, Obi up there somewhere!”🤣🤣🤣“.
Imma be on my Mahomes/Tyreek omg “Fuck it, Obi up there somewhere!”🤣🤣🤣
— Tyrese Haliburton (@TyHaliburton22) July 1, 2023
The tweet is seen as Tyrese’s enthusiasm for the new team-building and the upcoming season.
Fans to Tyrese Haliburton: “Funniest Tweet”
Tyrese’s comparison to the electrifying duo of Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill in the NFL ignited a firestorm of reactions among fans garnering an overwhelming response on social media.
“Thank you for bringing personality to this team!,” a fan reacted. “Like I’m glad we have someone that the rest of the nation will follow instead of just fans!”
i’m betting your over on assists a lot this upcoming season . Don’t Fail me
— TrellJSports (@TrellJSports) July 1, 2023
One fan declared, “This is gold“. Others eagerly joined in, applauding Tyrese’s confidence and drawing connections between his on-court skills and Mahomes’ jaw-dropping play.
@MunceyKurt This is gold
— Lundy (@TheNickLund) July 2, 2023
This the funniest tweet I ever read 😭🤣🤣
— Donny 🕺🏽 (@dcbland02) July 1, 2023
Following the commotion over the comparison, fans are now looking forward to the upcoming season to witness Tyrese’s potential fulfillment of his bold statement.
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Perhaps the teammate-tweet combine was never so terrific as it is now.