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Haliburton wants to make peace with Lillard over 'Dame Time'

Photo: Damian Lillard (2021) (cropped).jpg by Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
On The Zach Lowe Show, Tyrese Haliburton said he regrets how his relationship with Damian Lillard fell apart after he mocked Lillard's 'Dame Time' celebration during the 2023 in-season tournament. Both missed last season with Achilles tears from the 2025 playoffs and both played in preseason this week. The Pacers host Portland on December 17.
"I think what I do regret more than anything is what me and Dame's relationship has become." - Tyrese Haliburton
"Put it on me. I was young, in the moment, I was having fun with it, but it was probably a little much." - Tyrese Haliburton
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