Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has alleged that his younger brother was subjected to a racial slur during the team’s Game 1 playoff loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. The incident, which occurred in the stands, has sparked outrage and a response from the Bucks organization. Haliburton, speaking after Indiana’s Game 2 victory on Tuesday, expressed his disappointment over the incident and emphasized the importance of addressing such behavior. Haliburton stated, “My little brother in the stands the other day was called an N-word.” “It was important for us as a family to just address that. That was important for us to talk about because that didn’t sit right with anybody in our family. It’s just been important to have my family here right now, and my little brother’s handled that the right way.” The Bucks have since released a statement acknowledging the incident and outlining the steps taken by arena staff. According to the team, a guest services representative approached a group of fans after receiving a report of a seat dispute. One individual within the group claimed to have been subjected to a racial slur, while the accused individual denied the accusation. The group was subsequently relocated to their correct seats, and no further incident was reported. The Bucks emphasized their commitment to providing a safe and secure fan environment, stating, “We take our fan environment extremely seriously and are committed to providing a safe and secure experience.” Despite the incident, the playoff series between the Pacers and Bucks remains tied 1-1, with Game 3 scheduled for Friday night in Indianapolis.
Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Addresses Racial Slur Incident in Milwaukee
