“Now, I think Mike Breen’s as good as anybody — including Marv Albert — I’ve ever heard do basketball. But I think for 20 years — and I don’t do this — I think they’ve underproduced and underdelivered with the NBA,” said Colin Cowherd recently as a criticism against the ESPN hosts, the network’s presentation, and coverage of the NBA. The renowned sports personality’s voice is just one amongst many that have not been impressed with what the popular sports network has produced through the NBA Finals. Therefore, Game 7 was the final opportunity for them, until October, to make a good impression in their live NBA game coverage. Unfortunately, with Tyrese Haliburton’s injury being too hard to ignore, the network went overboard in focusing on just that one topic.
Anyone watching Game 7 of the NBA Finals live would have caught the moment when, in the 1st quarter, Tyrese Haliburton attempted to drive to the basket with 4:55 remaining, and ended up sustaining a right lower leg injury, which was later confirmed to be an Achilles Injury. Since this was the same leg on which the point guard had sustained a strained calf, but continued playing despite the injury, it became obvious that he wasn’t going to return to the court. Other than that, Haliburton being visibly emotional and reportedly telling his trainer, “I did it”, was not a good visual.
Knowing how important Haliburton is to the Indiana Pacers squad, his injury was certainly a game-changing moment. Therefore, ESPN chose to focus on it. Unfortunately, they went overboard, and people were not impressed.
NBA Fans criticize ESPN over showing replays of Tyrese Haliburton’s injury: “My 6 year old is in tears”
One social media user wrote, “My 6 year old is in tears over the Haliburton injury (not a bit) and everytime they show the replay the f–king water works start again. Don’t need another angle of watching this dudes let explode.”
My 6 year old is in tears over the Haliburton injury (not a bit) and everytime they show the replay the fucking water works start again.
Don’t need another angle of watching this dudes let explode.
— Chris (@Glasshomes12) June 23, 2025
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