Carlisle Memories First Meeting with Harry: He was shocked by the deal I told him he would be at the core

September 27th Pacers head coach Carlisle was a guest on the podcast program of famous reporter Zach Lowe and talked about his relationship with Halliburton.

"The most important moment in this relationship was when he was just traded, which was at the end of January 2022," Carlisle recalled. "He was shocked by the trade. Due to the jet lag, it was usually late at night when people from the West Coast to the East Coast arrived. We met at a restaurant, and he and Buddy Hilde were present. I remember Tristan Thompson was also one of the bargaining chips. Terrys (Harry) was the last one to come in, and I stepped forward to shake hands with him."

"I looked into his eyes and said, I understand yours. Feeling, knowing this change caught you off guard. But please look into my eyes and listen carefully to me that this team will be centered on you. You have received a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I will hand over the scepter to you now. I don’t want to set up tactics, nor do I need too many fixed styles of play, and you will dominate all of this. From now on, I will give you full trust. ’ It is commendable that he did not hesitate to take over the scepter—not only quickly integrate into the team, but also immediately engage in community construction. In many ways, he has become the inheritor of Reggie Miller. ”