Damian Lillard Tells Tyrese Haliburton To Stay Humble After Pacers’ PG Mocked Lillard With ‘Dame Time’ Celebration

Damian Lillard is not mad at Tyrese Haliburton copying his celebration but wants the talented Pacers' PG to remain humble.

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Damian Lillard will not be holding his first piece of NBA silverware in the inaugural In-Season Tournament after the Bucks were eliminated in the semi-finals with a loss to the Indiana Pacers. Tyrese Haliburton hit Lillard with the ‘Dame Time’ celebration during the game, prompting Lillard to respond in the post-game press conference.   

“As many times as I’ve done it, I can’t be upset when somebody else does it. I think it’s a sign of respect and acknowledgment when somebody else does it. I didn’t mind it, it was what it was. I also know that when you’re having your moment, it’s important to be careful and be humble. You never know how and when the tables turn. I respected it and we shook hands after the game.”

Haliburton hit a fantastic three towards the end of the game and put the game completely out of reach for Lillard and the Bucks. He followed that bucket up with his Dame Time celebration, which thankfully didn’t upset the NBA star he was copying.

Haliburton led the Pacers with 27 points and 15 assists on 57.9% efficiency and 0 turnovers. Lillard couldn’t match up to Tyrese with his 24 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists, though that’s still a solid game. The best player on the night was Giannis Antetokounmpo who put up 37 points and 10 rebounds, but unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to keep the Bucks in the competition.

On Saturday, the Pacers will face the winner of the Lakers vs. Pelicans matchup in the Finals.


The Next Generation Of Point Guards Have Arrived

The NBA hasn’t had so many elite young point guards in the league simultaneously in years. Everyone understands the value of accomplished guards such as Lillard, Stephen Curry, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, and more, but the new generation of guards is incredible. Only Curry and Lillard somewhat are still matching the production of their successors, but for how much longer?

Haliburton is averaging 26.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 12.1 assists this season. He is going to be a mainstay in best point guard conversations for the future, but even his incredible numbers haven’t put him in that category just yet. Two guards from the same draft class seem to be going at each other to see who the best guard in the NBA right now is.

Luka Doncic already has four All-NBA First Teams to his name, dominating the NBA at a superstar level since his sophomore season. He’s averaging 31.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 8.6 assists this season, and is the leading scorer among all guards. His competition is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who joined Luka on the All-NBA First Team last season. He’s averaging 30.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 6.3 assists and looking to lead the Thunder back to the playoffs after four years.

Luka and Shai’s draft class also gave us point guard talents such as Trae Young and Jalen Brunson. Outside of just 2018, we have the likes of Tyrese Maxey, Darius Garland, and LaMelo Ball, who also emerged as potentially elite point guards. The new generation is here and willing to step up to the likes of Dame to tell them their time is about to be over. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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