There were two famous Haliburtons in the Paycom Center — and one of them was not out on the court.

John Haliburton , the father of Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton , seemed to be a Oklahoma City Thunder fan favorite as he walked in the concourse before tipoff Thursday of Game 1 of the NBA Finals . The basketball referee and former women's basketball coach was approached many times as he stood in a concessions line — by Thunder fans wanting to get their photos taken with him.

He seemed to take it in stride as he posed for photos until a man walking with him asked people to allow him to get his dinner.

Still, another Thunder fan approached the famous dad as he walked away and he acquiesced. One fan patted him on the arm, smiled and wished him luck. More: Thunder vs Pacer

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