Grace Harbaugh, daughter of Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, posted an Instagram story Sunday during the deciding game of the 2025 NBA Finals.
As the OKC Thunder faced the Indiana Pacers in a thrilling Game 7, Grace posted a Instagram story from what seemed like her living room. She captioned it “Game 7!” to reflect the anticipation for a game that decided the 2024-25 NBA championship.
The reaction of the daughter of the ex-Michigan Wolverines coach reflected how the pivotal Game 7 gripped the attention of sports fans, even the ones rooted in football royalty. The Thunder ultimately won the game 103-91.
Grace Harbaugh’s Sporting Roots Fuel Her Interest in Basketball
Grace Harbaugh’s Instagram story showcased how deep she is connected to sports, something that was likely shaped by her father’s storied coaching career. Jim Harbaugh, who led Michigan to a national title in 2023-24, transitioned into an NFL role to lead the Chargers.
While Grace might not have achieved sporting excellence like her father, she did carve out a career as a student-athlete at Michigan at the same time when the Chargers coach led football program. Grace was a part of the water polo team at Michigan before she graduated in Spring 2024.
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She celebrated her time at Michigan with a special graduation photoshoot at a swimming pool and shared the photos on Instagram. Thus, looking at her sporting past and her father’s influence, there’s little surprise that an intriguing Game 7 of the NBA Finals caught her attention.
OKC Thunder Triumph in Game 7 to Capture First Title For Franchise Since 1979
The OKC Thunder claimed the 2025 NBA title after defeating the Indiana Pacers in a crucial Game 7 on Sunday. This marked the Thunder’s first title since relocating from Seattle in 2008, and their first championship since the 1979 season as the SuperSonics.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the 2024-2025 regular-season MVP, earned Finals MVP honors with 29 points and 12 assists in the decisive game. The Thunder’s victory capped a remarkable 68-win regular season, the most in franchise history, with a playoff run that showcased their elite defense, forcing 23 turnovers in Game 7.
Indiana, despite a valiant effort, was hampered by Tyrese Haliburton’s first-quarter Achilles injury, which sidelined him for the rest if the game.
The Pacers led by one at halftime, but OKC’s third-quarter surge, sparked by Lu Dort’s timely 3-pointers, proved decisive.
The Thunder’s Game 7 victory over the Pacers signals a shift in NBA’s hierarchy, with Oklahoma’s young core poised for sustained dominance. Gilgeous-Alexander, 26, and Chet Holmgren, 23, form a foundation that could challenge for multiple titles in the coming years.
Their defensive identity, forcing a league-best 15.6 turnovers per game in the playoffs, sets a blueprint for success. Indiana, despite the loss, showcased resilience, with Benendict Mathurin and Pascal Siakam stepping up in Haliburton’s absence.
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