Tyrese Haliburton confirmed as much as watch the Pacers preseason recreation in a really curious look: A Shohei Ohtani jersey and an identical Dodgers hat. This wasn’t coincidence, however design — a part of an unbelievable feud he’s having along with his hometown in the case of baseball.
Haliburton grew up is Oshkosh, Wisconsin — a mere hour-and-a-half northwest of Milwaukee. Naturally this made him a fan of all issues Milwaukee, and that included the Brewers. Though Hali grew to become a star for the Pacers it didn’t imply he deserted his hometown, however as an alternative they deserted him.
Haliburton claims that he was scheduled to throw out the primary pitch at a recreation in the course of the 2024 season, however the Brewers curiously cancelled as quickly because the NBA Playoffs had been over. He believes that it was as a result of Haliburton and the Pacers eradicated the Bucks 4-2 within the first spherical. It’s one factor to be bitter over a loss, however in a wholly totally different sport it’s a bit past the pale, particularly contemplating Haliburton is from Wisconsin.
So, he stopped being a Brewers fan that day. Now he lives to troll them. Haliburton advised The Pat McAfee Present again in April that he nonetheless helps the Packers (together with a newfound love of the Colts), however in the case of MLB he was a “free agent.”
“Baseball, I’m a free agent. I used to be a Brewers fan after which I used to be presupposed to throw the primary pitch final summer season after which they X’d that after the playoffs ended. So I stated, what, I’m not a Brewers fan.”
The Ohtani jersey is an apparent nod to the very fact the Brewers presently face the Dodgers within the NLCS, the place they’re down 1-0 within the sequence. Previous to that he wore a Cubs jersey in honor of the Brewers going through Chicago within the NLDS.
This might have been squashed so simply. The Brewers might have merely stated “Nicely, it was Haliburton’s job to win for his workforce — however he’s nonetheless a Brewers fan and he’s from right here.” As an alternative they turned their again on him, so in change Tyrese is placing each ounce of vitality he can into the universe to make sure the Brewers lose.
Is it petty? Sure. Hilarious? Additionally, sure.
