Why People Were Dead Wrong About Tyrese Haliburton | MIND THE GAME

Tyrese Haliburton is back as guest co-host of Mind the Game alongside LeBron James. In Part 2, the fellas pick up right where they left off. Tyrese talks about his unforgettable 2025 playoff run after leading the Indiana Pacers over the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks before falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder, his mindset before Game 7 and how the “overrated” narrative added more fuel to the fire. Hali also picks LeBron’s brain on dealing with Finals losses and gives him his flowers for being the blueprint for the generation that came under him. The duo also goes in-depth about why the NBA’s such a copycat league and how teams like the Boston Celtics and the Phoenix Suns have been influenced by the Indiana Pacers, Jaylen Brown’s production this season, embracing the villain role and why it’s an indescribable feeling, their bad guy influences like Hulk Hogan, The Joker and Bane and more. Presented by UNINTERRUPTED and Wondery. (0:00) - Intro (1:55) - Tyrese talks 2025 playoff run (9:40) - How the “overrated” narrative fueled Tyrese (11:20) - LeBron’s approach after losing an NBA Finals (18:44) - LeBron and Hali discuss Jaylen Brown’s impact (22:35) - Miami, Denver and Phoenix’s procession this season (24:53) - How NBA teams copy each other and why personnel matters (28:32) - Tyrese talks embracing the villain role (32:40) - LeBron on his villain influences and also embracing the role (36:41) - The importance of having a signature sneaker (40:19) - Tyrese appreciate LeBron’s influence on the game New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Watch Mind The Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash for NBA interviews, basketball analysis, highlights and more. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, watch on Prime Video or follow Mind The Game wherever you listen to podcasts. Cop your Mind the Game gear: https://amazon.com/mindthegame?ref=ammerch_youtube_mindthegame Follow us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindthegamepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindthegamepod X: https://www.twitter.com/mindthegamepod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindthegamepod New customers, bet $5 and get extra bonus bets if your bet wins. The Crown Is Yours! Sign up using dkng.co/mind or through my promo code MIND. #DKPartner GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 2/1/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/25/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.