“He’s just a great player and has showed up for us since he’s gotten here,” said Haliburton’s backup, T.J. McConnell, “but has really taken (it) to another level in these playoffs, especially toward the end of the game. He’s just an incredible player who loves having the ball in his hands in those moments and has continued to show up.”

Magic Johnson Had Five Words for Tyrese Haliburton's NBA Finals Game-Winner originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Despite the expectation of a potential short series, Basketball Hall of Famer (and Los Angeles Lakers legend) Magic Johnson is excited. Johnson's first post (on June 3): "The Pace