Sorry from Halibarton’s father to John Antetokounbos

After the defeat of the Bucks by the Pacers and their exclusion from the continuation of this year’s playoffs, there was tension between him Giannis Antetokounbos and his father Tarris Chalibarton.

After provocative festivities On the way home side, and in particular of his father Haribarton, the reaction of the Greek star was immediate and charged. The tense climate turned on bloodand the conflict did not take long to spread, with several players and members of the two benches involved verbally and physically.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Just Went Face-to-Face with Tyrese Haliburton’s Father After the Bucks Were Eliminated in Game 5.

Giannis had to be pulled back by team staffers.pic.twitter.com/FEE6GGGEWXS

– Evan Sidery (@esidery) April 30, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyrpoh6a1iy

Another Angle and Such a Bad Look for Halliburton’s Dad. pic.twitter.com/sfzycxoa60

– Karley Marotta (@karley_marotta) April 30, 2025

Shortly after the match, Halibarton’s father recognized his mistake And he apologized to Antetokounbos, with a post he made on “X”.

“I sincerely apologize to John, the Bucks and the Pacers team for my actions after tonight’s game. This was not a good picture either for our sport or for my son, and I will not repeat this mistake“, John Halibarton wrote on the popular platform.

I Sincerely Apologize to Giannis, The Milwaukee Bucks and the Pacers Organization for My Actions Following Tonight’s Game. This was not a good reflection on our sport or my son and I will not make that Mistake Again.

– John Haliburton (@papahaliburton) April 30, 2025