Pacers forward Obi Toppin told reporters at Finals media day that Clark has forged a "really close" relationship with Haliburton and his girlfriend Jade Jones. So while Toppin sometimes converses with Clark over Instagram, it is clear that the bond between Indiana's two star point guards is more than just a comparison written about in the media.

"This is the first time I have real, real confidence we can win the whole thing," well-known super-fan Matt Asen said.

On May 31, the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks by a score of 125-108 to win the Eastern Conference Finals and secure a trip to the 2025 NBA Finals. Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was sitting courtside at this game,