It’s spooky season, and guess who’s already sending everyone into hysterics? None other than Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, who decided to channel his inner Michael Jackson with a spot-on Thriller tribute that would have even the King of Pop moonwalking in approval. Of course, his pal and fellow sports superstar, Caitlin Clark, had the perfect, hilariously honest reaction: “So hard omg!”
Haliburton, never one to shy away from Halloween theatrics, dropped some “evil” photos on Instagram, where he embraced MJ’s legendary Thriller look—complete with zombies, of course. You know, the usual Halloween stuff. In one of the pics, he literally recreated the iconic Thriller poster, looking like he just walked off a 1982 set, and even threw in a nod to that famous Michael Jackson popcorn meme. That’s right—zombies, iconic poses, and popcorn. Because why not?
Haliburton captioned the spooky snaps with, “something evil’s lurking in the dark.” And honestly, Caitlin Clark’s reaction said it all. The WNBA phenom took to the comments with a simple yet expressive three-word gem: “so hard omg.” Apparently, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year couldn’t even handle the perfection.
But it wasn’t just Clark who got a kick out of Haliburton’s Halloween moment. His girlfriend, Jade Jones, chimed in too, dropping a “I’m paralyzed” comment, proving that this look had everyone in their feelings. Meanwhile, Haliburton’s NBA pals Obi Toppin and Buddy Hield kept it classic, throwing in fire emojis, because when words fail, flames suffice.
The Dynamic Duo: Clark and Haliburton
Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton’s friendship is as strong as Haliburton’s Thriller game. Clark, along with her boyfriend Connor McCaffery, has formed a tight-knit bond with Haliburton and Jade Jones, the power couples often spotted courtside at Indiana Fever games. Whether they’re cheering on Clark or just being the ultimate friendship goals, this squad knows how to keep the vibes high.
Haliburton even revealed earlier this year that the two couples have a group chat that’s constantly popping. “I’ve gotten pretty close to Caitlin and him (McCaffery). Me, her, him, and my girlfriend talk pretty often,” he said. Ah, the magic of group chats—where friendships go to thrive and Halloween costume ideas are likely born.
On Saturday, the dynamic duo made yet another appearance, this time at a fundraising event for the Indiana Pacers. Pics of their link-up made their rounds on social media, and it’s safe to say, these two are basically inseparable at this point.
What’s Next for These Stars?
As the Thriller vibe fades into the Halloween night, Haliburton is gearing up to lead the Indiana Pacers into the 2024-25 NBA season. The skilled point guard is set to take the court on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons, and if his basketball game is as fire as his Halloween game, Pistons beware.
Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark is enjoying a much-deserved offseason after leading the Indiana Fever to break their eight-year playoff drought. When she’s not commenting on her friends’ Instagram posts, she’s likely prepping to make even bigger waves in the WNBA next season.
But for now, let’s all just bask in the gloriousness of Tyrese Haliburton’s Thriller tribute—and Caitlin Clark’s priceless reaction.