May 11, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pacers Tyrese Haliburton Says He Has Critics Like Jesus

Originally posted on Indianapolis Pacers on SI
By Jeremy Hanna | Last updated May 15, 2025 2:32 PM ET

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton remains one of the most criticized players in the NBA.

Despite leading the Pacers to a second appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals and averaging 17.5 points, 9.3 assists, 5.5 total rebounds, 0.9 blocks, and 0.7 steals in the playoffs, fans and actual NBA players have called Haliburton overrated.

Recently, Haliburton has dismissed these criticisms by pointing out that even someone who is considered by many to be flawless has critics.

"“I have critics in what I do," Haliburton said on the Pat McAfee Show. "Jesus had critics. We all got critics.”

“I have critics in what I do. Jesus had critics. We all got critics.”

— Tyrese Haliburton on negative criticism from NBA fans

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— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) May 15, 2025

While Haliburton is by no means comparing himself to Jesus Christ, he is correct in pointing out the unwarranted criticism.

Despite being voted the most overrated player in the league by anonymous NBA players, Haliburton has gone on to prove that he is the difference maker on the Pacers.

This was most evident in Indiana's final game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, where Haliburton put up 31 points, eight assists, six total rebounds, one steal, and one block.

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