Lakers' LeBron James Reacts to Tyrese Haliburton's Gruesome Leg Injury

Ricardo Sandoval | Jun 22, 2025

Dec 9, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles against Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) during the fourth quarter of the NBA In-Season Tournament Championship game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images / Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James took to X to share his thoughts on Tyrese Haliburton's severe leg injury during Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Here's what James had to say about the injury.

FUCK!!!!!!!! 🤦🏾‍♂️🙏🏾

— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 23, 2025

Haliburton went down with the injury in the first quarter and will not return to the game. The Pacers' star guard appeared to be setting up a drive from the top of the key, but as he planted to step back, he collapsed to the floor and had to be helped off the court.

Tyrese Haliburton went down with an injury in Game 7. pic.twitter.com/AZ1uk65dFg

— ESPN (@espn) June 23, 2025

He and James have developed a close bond, one that traces back to their time together at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

James, a four-time champion and one of the game’s all-time legends, has shown admiration for Haliburton’s rise. And while the young Pacers star still has a long journey ahead, his postseason play has already begun to turn heads.

Earlier this month, James offered strong praise for Haliburton after Indiana clinched the Eastern Conference title.

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