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.

The Indiana Pacers are beginning the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road on Thursday. The Pacers defeated the New York Knicks in six games in the Eastern Conference Finals to punch their ticket,