Nov 6, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) in the second half against the Orlando Magic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Ex-Clippers Star Shares Truth Amid Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton Debate

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated Jun 2, 2025 2:00 PM ET

The NBA Finals are set, with the Indiana Pacers looking to pull off the massive upset against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Even though they are arguably the two deepest teams in the NBA, the play from their respective stars will be what decides this series.

In their journey to the NBA Finals, the Pacers have gotten stellar production from both Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton. With Siakam leading the way in scoring and Haliburton being the offensive engine of the team, they've proven to be one of the most compatible duos. However, Siakam won the Eastern Conference MVP honors by a slim margin, sparking a debate online over the selection.

"As funny as the internet made it, he was right. I'm one vote away."

Lou Williams on Tyrese Haliburton missing out on the ECF Finals MVP award ️

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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 2, 2025

In a recent episode of 'Run It Back' on FanDuel TV, former Los Angeles Clippers star Lou Williams weighed in on the debate, arguing that Siakam was well deserving of the honor, but Haliburton did his thing as well.

"As funny as the internet made it, [Tyrese Haliburton] was right. I'm one vote away...But it was also well deserved for Pascal Siakam as well," Williams shared. Haliburton got some backlash online after he appeared to walk to the front as the Eastern Conference Finals MVP trophy was being announced, despite his teammate taking home the honors.

Tyrese Haliburton DEFINITELY thought he was winning the Eastern Conference Finals MVP pic.twitter.com/4w2Q6JszAx
— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) June 1, 2025

Regardless, the end goal in mind for Indiana is capturing an NBA title, which would be their first in franchise history. Just like how Jayson Tatum was well-deserving of the Eastern Conference Finals MVP trophy as well, all eyes will be on how Haliburton responds as he'll need to be at the top of his game to win it all.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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