John, the father of Tyrese Haliburton, will not be in the Pacers game for a “foreseeable future” after facing off against Bucks star Giannis Anteto Compo following Game 5 in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
As John met with the Pacers front office, the decision was made by the Pacers spokesman, an organization that would not attend any future home or road games. He spoke to ESPN's Shamz Charania.
The incident made headlines after a game where Antetocomo described John's actions as “very rude” when he shook a towel and cried out, “This is what we do.”
In an interview with Milwaukee News Station TMJ4 on Wednesday, John admitted that he was “wrong” to proceed to court.
However, he insisted that he never screamed in the face of Antetocomo.
“When I left the court, [Antetokounmpo] Place his hand on me. John told the TV station. “He reached out, he grabbed my hand. He put his forehead on my forehead and began to say what he said to me.
Both Antetokounmpo and John said they left things in good conditions when everything was said and done.
The Pacers star said he didn't tolerate what his father did after the victory.
“He needs to allow me to play basketball and stay there. But I'm coming to celebrate him. But the emotions of the game got excited there. I spoke with him. I spoke with Giannis.
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle praised Halliburton's father after the incident.
“I want everyone to know that this is a man with a heart of money. The Pacers will he love near his son,” Carlisle said. 107.5 FM's “Fan Morning Show” In Indy.
“But it can't show up like it is and he knows it.”
