Haliburton is a notorious trash talker, and his theatrics were on full display during the Pacers' recent series win over the New York Knicks. As his teammate in the Olympics this summer, LeBron saw that side of Haliburton, and he knows not to take it for granted.

Ahead of the start of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James praised Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton on Wednesday.

LeBron James Doesn't Hold Back on Tyrese Haliburton Ahead of NBA Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton were teammates on Team USA last summer. The two All-Stars helped the United States win the gold medal at the Paris Olympics.