Haliburton seeks to mend relationship with Lillard over celebration incident
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 6:22 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Tyrese Haliburton expressed a desire to repair his relationship with Damian Lillard following an incident during the 2023 in-season tournament where Haliburton mimicked Lillard's trademark 'Dame Time' celebration. Haliburton's comments reflect an ongoing effort to address the tension created by the event. No specific plans for resolution have been announced.
- •Haliburton acknowledges recent tension with Lillard.
- •The issue arose during the 2023 in-season tournament.
- •Haliburton wants to restore goodwill with Lillard.
- •No concrete steps for reconciliation reported yet.
- 6:48 PMESPN — Haliburton hopes to finally fix Lillard relationship after stolen Dame Time celly
"Tyrese Haliburton said he wishes his relationship with Damian Lillard could be repaired after the Pacers star stole Lillard's Dame Time celebration during the 2023 in-season tournament.
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