‘Fever dream’ – What fans are saying about Triple H narrating Tyrese Haliburton’s return to the NBA
Tyrese Haliburton made his first appearance in the NBA in over 400 days this week. The Indiana Pacers star had been sidelined with an injury, which saw him miss all of 2025/26.
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton made a heartfelt tribute to WWE icon Triple H before his return from an Achilles injury. The tribute included wearing the same denim jacket worn by Triple H during his iconic 2002 comeback from a quad injury. Triple H noticed Haliburton's tribute and responded with a playful salute, "Game. Start. [Hammer and pick emoji]."
Haliburton, a longtime fan of WWE, likely found this acknowledgment particularly meaningful. Haliburton's return from injury came just a few weeks ago, as he played a crucial role in the Pacers' first game back, scoring 23 points and dishing out 12 assists. The team's win against the New Orleans Pelicans showcased the importance of Haliburton's return.
The Pacers had struggled without him last season, finishing 19-63 and missing the playoffs. Since joining the Pacers in 2022, Haliburton has been an All-Star and All-NBA Third Team pick. His return marks a significant moment for both the Pacers and WWE fans alike.
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