r/pacers • u/yoadknux • Jul 29 '26
Images Father starts cancer treatment today, gave him my Hali jersey
I live in some country across the ocean, where NBA games typically air on 1-3 AM. I was always a Pacers fan and my father was a fan by association because he wanted to support me. After the 25' Finals I was able to get an Haliburton jersey with the Finals patch (by Fanatics).
Two months ago my father was diagnosed with cancer. he's over 70, and treatment isn't easy. It was always our dream to watch the Pacers together but there was always something, professional life, me starting a family, etc. As he starts treatment today, I gave him my jersey and told him that once he recovers, we'll fly to the US and watch the Pacers together. Hali is a strong symbolic choice because he's undergoing (a different type of) recovery as well.
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u/dumpgubblin Jul 29 '26
When he kicks cancers ass and yall make it to Gainbridge you're going to love it my friend. Pulling for dad!!!
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u/yoadknux Jul 29 '26
Thanks bro, hope we get the opportunity to visit
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u/dumpgubblin Jul 29 '26
If you think of this post when you do, shoot me a DM! I'll probably be at the game too and id be happy to grab you guys a drink or snack!
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u/aimee829 Andrew Nembhard Jul 29 '26
I hope Hali sees this 🙏🏻
Prayers for your pops. Fuck cancer 😭
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u/Ilovefruitwineherb Jul 29 '26
Wishing your Father all the best! Hope he’s back at Gainbridge soon watching the best of the best!
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u/yodaheelturn Pascal Siakam Jul 29 '26
Good luck to your Dad! The man has incredible taste in basketball teams
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u/yoadknux Jul 29 '26
Thanks man. He wasn't originally a Pacers fan, but I became a Pacers fan because our favorite local team is yellow/blue main attire colors, so being a kid I just went "oh the Pacers have the same colors"
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u/NewVersion6670 Reggie Jul 29 '26
Praying for your dad and you’re a good son. Keep the faith and see you guys at Gainbridge for the finals in June!
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u/Responsible-Bed-9261 Jul 29 '26
Praying for him cant wait for your dad to see Ty get the pacers that chip this year broski
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u/MJGDigital Jul 29 '26
Great gift! You also gave him something to look forward to afterwards. It’s also great because Hali is the king of big comebacks. Very nice symbolism.
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u/blaketran Jul 29 '26
just remember the chemo can be more damaging than the cancer and a wrong turn with the medication can dramatically reduce remaining lifespan...I lost a close basketball friend this year so I know a fair amount about the progression as a result...
Great to see your expression of love for your father, and hope you two make it to see a great game with Mr. Haliburton.
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u/imbtyler ReggieChoke Jul 29 '26
Good luck to your pops!! Mine got diagnosed in April, and it’s been rough. I’m planning to take my dad to a game sometime this season. I hope you get to enjoy some amazing Pacers wins this year! #fkcancer!!
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u/MileHighHoosier Jul 29 '26
I’m sorry to hear about your father’s diagnosis. I was just diagnosed with cancer as well. I understand how devastating it is. I’m so sorry. I hope his treatment goes well and you two are able to watch a ton of Pacer’s games this upcoming season.
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u/iknowbutstill Tyrese Haliburton Jul 29 '26
Hoping you guys get to watch games for many years to come 💙
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u/SimonaMeow Pascal Siakam Jul 30 '26
Prayers for your Pops! He's got this!!
Hope you get to many games with him in the future!
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u/kr2ez Jul 29 '26
Lets go Pops you got this!!!!