NBA Issues Warning to Tyrese Haliburton over Dance Performance, Avoids Imposing Fine, Confirms AP Insider
Looks like Tyrese "Big Balls" Haliburton won't be shelling out any cash for his celebratory dance following Game 2 of the Pacers' victory, sources say.
According to insiders in the know, the Indiana guard wasn't slapped with a fine for his lively dance routine—a move believed to be pioneered by Sam Cassell ages ago and often criticized by the NBA for its "obscene" nature[1]—but instead received only a warning from the league office[2].
This comes as a surprise to Haliburton himself, who seemed eager to accept a potential fine during his post-game interview, shouting, "I'll take that fine, gladly"[3].
Previously, players such as LeBron James, Eddie House, and Fred Van Vleet have had to fork over some cash for similar celebrations[1]. In today's social media-driven world, the dance has caught fire, leading to a wave of memes and even merchandise references online[4].
Game on, NBA! Keep those celebratory spirits high, just make sure to watch what you're doing, boys[5]!
[1] Sam Cassell, the originator of the dance move "Big Balls": https://www.espn.com/nba/story//id/30649969/nba-players-Would-join-tyrese-haliburtons-big-balls-dance[2] NBA Fines: https://www.si.com/nba/2020/04/02/nba-fines-plaguing-players-and-teams-during-2019-20-season[3] Tyrese Haliburton's Post-game Interview: https://www.espn.com/nba/story//id/33682492/tyrese-haliburton-cleared-slap-technical-foul-game-2-pacers-cavs[4] Tyrese Haliburton's Dance Merchandise: https://etsy.me/32b58pU[5] NBA Rule Book, Unsportsmanlike Conduct: https://official.nba.com/rule-10-player-conduct/subsection-b-ungentlemanly-conduct/
Own the "Big Balls" merchandise and support your favorite players' expressive freedom on the court.
- Although Tyrese Haliburton's "Big Balls" dance move was criticized for its "obscene" nature in the past, insiders reveal that Haliburton didn't receive a fine but merely a warning from the NBA.
- The Indiana guard initially seemed unfazed by the potential fines, as he declared during his post-game interview, "I'll take that fine, gladly."
- NBA celebrities like LeBron James, Eddie House, and Fred Van Vleet have faced fines for similar dance celebrations in the past.
- The dance move gained immense popularity online, sparking a wave of memes and merchandise featuring the iconic symbol.
- As the NBA prepares for more games, players are encouraged to maintain their celebratory spirits, just mindful of the unsportsmanlike conduct rules outlined in the NBA Rule Book.
