Haliburton Analyzes Achilles Injuries in the NBA
Tyrese Haliburton, a player for the Indiana Pacers, has shared his perspective on the increase in Achilles injuries in the NBA during the past season. Haliburton, who is in the process of recovering from an Achilles rupture suffered in Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, does not believe there is a definitive answer about the causes of these injuries, largely attributing them to bad luck. Haliburton was the third player to suffer an Achilles rupture in the playoffs and the seventh overall during last season.NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has also expressed that he does not consider the number of games or the amount of minutes to be main factors in these injuries, noting that most Achilles injuries occur in the first half of the season.I think there’s an idea that when players get injured or when this happens so many times, everyone thinks they have the answer as to why it’s happening. Everyone thinks we play too many games, we play too many minutes; all those things could be true, but I don’t think that’s what’s causing these injuries.
Tyrese Haliburton
Haliburton’s injury occurred while playing with a calf strain, which was officially diagnosed after Game 5, although he was already showing discomfort from Game 2. Despite passing a calf stress test before Game 6, Haliburton felt good before Game 7.So I don’t think anyone necessarily has the answer. I think injuries are just bad luck sometimes and that’s what happened. I think that’s what happens in sports sometimes.
Tyrese Haliburton
A month after surgery, Haliburton is still using a scooter and the Pacers have already ruled him out for the entire upcoming season. He has spoken with Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum, who also suffered Achilles tendon injuries. The Pacers’ point guard aims to make the most of the time between now and his expected return in the 2026-27 season.After Game 6, I thought, ‘That’s it, it’s over, the adrenaline is going to hit me, I’m going to be fine.’ I go to Game 7, I feel nothing. I feel great going into the game. I think that’s why I had a great start to the game. My body felt great. Then, obviously, that happens at the end.
Tyrese Haliburton
