Jalen Brunson isn’t the one NBA star captivated by a sure actuality TV relationship present.
Chatting with ESPN on Thursday after taking down the Thunder in Recreation 6 of the NBA Finals, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton revealed how watching “Love Island” with girlfriend Jade Jones has been a part of his restoration from a strained proper calf.
“My girl, Jade, is staying on me to keep doing the treatment when the people aren’t there, she wants to watch ‘Love Island’ right now and she’s like, ‘Before we put it on, we’ve got to put something on the calf,’” mentioned Haliburton, who scored 14 factors in Indiana’s 108-91 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to pressure a Recreation 7.
Jones, who has supported Haliburton, 25, all through the Pacers’ playoff run, later verified her boyfriend’s remarks.
“You heard!!!!” she exclaimed in an Instagram Story that featured a clip of Haliburton opening up about their “Love Island” watch events.
A world sensation, “Love Island” has interactions throughout the globe, with the U.S. model launching its seventh season on Peacock earlier this month.
Hosted by Bravo alum Ariana Madix, the present follows a gaggle of singles trying to discover love in a dreamy locale.
Days earlier than Haliburton revealed his “Love Island” fandom, Knicks star Brunson despatched followers right into a tizzy after posting a cryptic tweet concerning the beloved present.
“I am genuinely confused,” the two-time NBA All-Star wrote Tuesday on X earlier than instantly following up with, “Damn my bad yall, I was talking about love island.”
Although unclear if Haliburton and Brunson, 28, have exchanged “Love Island” takes, the 2 not too long ago clashed within the Japanese Convention finals, the place the Pacers completed the Knicks in six video games.
Haliburton has been grappling with accidents to his proper leg, which had been spotlighted Monday in a forgettable Recreation 5.
He’s averaging 17.7 factors, 5.6 rebounds and 9 assists this postseason.
Recreation 7 is ready for Sunday night time in Oklahoma Metropolis.
