Tyrese Haliburton discusses LeBron James' Pacers text response

During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Tyrese Haliburton recounted a text exchange with LeBron James regarding his potential move to the Indiana Pacers. Haliburton revealed that James responded to his suggestion with six laughing-crying emojis, revising his previous claim of two. This exchange occurred before James announced his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers. Haliburton acknowledged that the lighthearted response did not bode well for the Pacers' chances to sign James, implying that it is unlikely to happen. He expressed pride in getting James to talk openly about his decision.

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