Christopher Russo critiques Tyrese Haliburton's expectations for Pacers' opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:02 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Tyrese Haliburton expressed disappointment that the Indiana Pacers' season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 21 will not be nationally televised. In response, ESPN commentator Christopher 'Mad Dog' Russo criticized Haliburton's expectations, stating he is not at the level of iconic players such as Jerry West. Haliburton had anticipated greater media coverage for his return from an Achilles injury sustained last season.
- •Haliburton is returning from an Achilles injury.
- •Pacers' season opener is on October 21.
- •Game is not on national television.
- •Russo challenges Haliburton's claim to significance.
- •Haliburton expressed his disappointment on a podcast.
- 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Tyrese Haliburton's complaint about Pacers' opener doesn't land with Christopher 'Mad Dog' Russo
"ESPN commentator Christopher 'Mad Dog' Russo takes issue with Tyrese Haliburton's complaint about the Pacers' season opener.
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