Tyrese Haliburton became the latest meme target for NBA fans after a moment in Netflix’s new basketball documentary accidentally showed his Chick-fil-A points right next to his NBA career stats. The unintentional side-by-side left fans in stitches, turning what should’ve been a serious career highlight into a fast-food scoreboard.
One fan, @SkyedOKC, posted a screenshot of the scene with the caption, “why’d Netflix do Hali like that.”
why’d Netflix do Hali like that 😭 pic.twitter.com/pFWSwhI7OH
— 𝙎𝙠𝙮𝙚𝙙 🇦🇺 (@SkyedOKC) October 16, 2025
Another, @BillScambeer, delivered the internet’s best punchline: “He’s got a better career nba:cfa point ratio than u do tubs.”
And somewhere in between the laughter, @FeelLikeAlessio summed it up perfectly: “WTF.”
NBA fans have always had a knack for turning even the most random moments into viral jokes, and this one was no exception. The Netflix edit was likely a production accident, but it gave birth to a new “stat” that no one saw coming — Haliburton’s Chick-fil-A loyalty score. Fans jokingly compared it to his real points-per-game average, claiming his chicken nugget ratio might be “All-Star level.”
It’s fun to laugh at more personal achievements. Behind those numbers, still, are Hali’s actual numbers in the NBA. The chapters contain more than the first and the last paragraphs. You also have the rest of the chapter that makes reading it more worthwhile. The laughs, the struggles, and the wins.
If there’s one thing NBA fans do best, it’s finding comedy in chaos. And this time, it came with extra sauce and waffle fries on the side.
NBA Fans Defend Tyrese Haliburton’s Legacy After Netflix’s Chick-fil-A Gag
While most NBA fans were laughing about Tyrese Haliburton’s Chick-fil-A moment, others were quick to remind everyone of what he actually means to the Indiana Pacers.
A post by @PolymarketSport asked, “What sports take will you defend until the day you die?” and user @itsCSB__ fired back with one that many agreed with: “Tyrese was gonna put on one of the best playoff performances in league history to help win the 2025 championship for the Pacers if he never got hurt.”
What sports take will you defend until the day you die?
— Polymarket Sports (@PolymarketSport) October 15, 2025
The statement hit home for plenty of NBA fans who believed Haliburton’s injury changed the course of the season.
Another fan, @KennethCru31590, added, “TBH, injuries can change everything ⚖️. He had skills to shine, but fate’s tough. Balance in sports is key!”
The Netflix scene may have made him the punchline of the week, but it also reminded fans how far he’s come. Tyrese Haliburton’s story isn’t just about jokes or fast-food memes. It’s about a young star who turned a small-market team into a contender — and still has plenty left to prove once he’s healthy again.
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Sabel has been working as a field reporter for People’s Television Network (PTV), mainly about the Philippine Basketball Association since 2016 and has been elevated to Executive Producer for sports in 2022. Aside from being on top of the Philippine sports scene, she is also a running enthusiast. You can also follow her on X at @SabelReyes2 and Instagram at @msabelreyes.
