The Pacers and their star guard, Tyrese Haliburton, made headlines after sinking the game-winning shot with 0.3 seconds left on the clock. Meanwhile, Gilbert Arenas began trending in the NBA community for hilariously joining in on the Pacers’ victory celebration at the exact same time.
NBA fans are still rolling on the mat after watching how swiftly Arenas switched sides, hilariously jumping on the Indiana Pacers bandwagon. After the Pacers’ victory, it became the only moment that gave the community the biggest dose of entertainment.
Gilbert Arenas Delivers Comic Gold After Hilariously Jumping on Pacers Bandwagon
The Indiana Pacers refused to back down, even as the Oklahoma City Thunder came out strong in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. At one point, the Pacers were down by 15 points. But like true fighters, they pulled off a stunning comeback and walked away with a thrilling 111-110 win on the road.
Haliburton was the hero of the night. With just 0.3 seconds left on the clock, he sank a cold-blooded mid-range jumper. Not to mention, his heroic moment terribly broke the hearts of Thunder fans. But that’s the magic of the NBA Finals. Drama, emotion, and unforgettable moments were all packed into one unbelievable night. And this was only Game 1.
However, the final result not only shocked the community but also three-time NBA All-Star. Yes, we are talking about Arenas, who was critical of the Pacers, questioning their legitimacy as true title contenders before their victory. He even stated, “I think them being here does f**k them up because now I think the Indiana fanbase actually thinks they’re a legit championship team.”
However, once Haliburton hit the game-winning shot, Arenas immediately changed his stance, celebrating the win and even putting on a Pacers jersey. It’s hard to describe in words just how hilarious the moment was.
That Hali shot had the whole basketball world SHOCKED
(🎥 @WatchPlayback) pic.twitter.com/fk3LiopniH
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 6, 2025
Despite the jersey swap, Pacers fans were not satisfied. They went all in to mock Arenas, with some claiming that he’s still crying inside. One fan wrote, “Gilbert Arenas needs to be fined by the NBA for blatant public bandwagoning 🤣”. Others said his reaction was so funny it nearly “killed them” with laughter.
Gilbert Arenas needs to be fined by the NBA for blatant public bandwagoning 🤣
— JustinTheMind ✨ (@Justin_The_Mind) June 6, 2025
nah im crying 😭 pic.twitter.com/Q4HEru0PRi
— HEAT HUB (@heatnation05) June 6, 2025
The moment-specific clip shared by NBA Central went viral on social media, and right now, it’s very close to reaching 2.5 million views.
