Tyrese Haliburton’s accent has sparked skepticism among NBA fans on social media.
In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Haliburton had a moment to remember, hitting a 21-foot pull-up jumper with a mere 0.3 seconds remaining.
This bucket was part of a thrilling 111-110 comeback victory for the Indiana Pacers over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
What made the win even more remarkable was that it marked the first time the Pacers pulled ahead after trailing by 15 points in the fourth quarter.
Following the game, Haliburton joined Scott Van Pelt for an interview that caught fans’ attention. While his late-game heroics were impressive, what stood out was the noticeable change in his voice.
Tyrese Haliburton’s voice change mid-sentence is crazy. 🤣
(h/t @ohnohedidnt24)
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) June 6, 2025
During the interview, Haliburton’s voice unexpectedly fluctuated, leading to surprises among fans on social media.
Reactions to Tyrese Haliburton’s Voice Shift
Despite Haliburton having previously addressed this voice change, his fans expressed their shock. He recalled a moment on the Pat McAfee Show where the host humorously suggested that their microphones might be malfunctioning.
Haliburton took it lightly, stating that he hadn’t noticed the change himself and acknowledged that it’s a frequent topic of discussion among fans. “I watch podcasts and I’m like, ‘Wow, my voice really did change!’” he noted.
Fans, however, had plenty to say about his altered voice.
“It’s the devil tryna come out fam,” remarked one fan.
It’s the devil tryna come out fam
— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) June 6, 2025
“The devils tryna communicate thru him like in the Conjuring 2, I’ve seen this before,” another user quipped.
The devils tryna communicate thru him like in the Conjuring 2, I’ve seen this before
— 𝓜𝓪𝓽𝓽 ✈️ (@mldiffley) June 6, 2025
“Personality disorder. One is The Haliban and the other is Tyrese,” joked a third user.
Personality disorder. One is The Haliban and the other is Tyrese.
— Dionysus (@FreshEyesExp) June 6, 2025
“Listen, when you have 4 game winners in one postseason, you can be as zesty as anyone in the league,” stated a fourth user.
Listen when you have 4 game winners in one post season run you can be as zesty as anyone in the league.
— Vegas (@LasVegasNBAteam) June 6, 2025
“It’s a nervous tick, but he doesn’t get nervous on the court,” read another comment.
It’s a nervous tick
But he doesn’t get nervous on the court
— Chris Reilly (@C_Reilly5) June 6, 2025
“Going through puberty in the finals is crazy,” joked another fan.
Going through puberty in the finals is crazy
— Saadiq (@3Diqq) June 6, 2025
“He must have broken his nose growing up, which affected his vocal pathways,” speculated another user.
He has to have had his nose broke growing up and it messed with his vocal pathways
— Halestorm Sports (@TheRealEvanHale) June 6, 2025
During the interview, Van Pelt admitted he was “late to the party” in acknowledging Haliburton’s skill and the Pacers’ potential.
Haliburton graciously thanked him for the recognition, shaking Van Pelt’s hand and remarking, “A lot of your counterparts won’t admit that now.”
After contributing 14 points in this exhilarating game, Haliburton and the Pacers are set to face the Thunder in Game 2 on Sunday night.
Image Source: Tyrese Haliburton @ Instagram
