Haliburton: Achilles injuries in the NBA, bad luck? Analysis of the star.

Tyrese Haliburton, a renowned NBA player, has shared his perspective on the increase in Achilles tendon injuries during the past season, calling the situation a product of bad luck. Haliburton, who is in the process of recovering after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon in the seventh game of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, was one of seven players who experienced this injury last season.

I think there’s an idea when guys get hurt or when this has happened so many times, that everyone thinks they have the answer of why this is happening. Everyone thinks we play too many games, too many minutes, all those things could be true, but I don’t think that’s what’s causing these injuries.

Tyrese Haliburton

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has also stated that he does not believe that the number of games or minutes is a determining factor in these injuries, pointing out that most Achilles injuries occur in the first half of the season.

So I don’t think anyone necessarily has the answer. I think injuries are sometimes bad luck and that’s what happened. I think that’s what happens in sports sometimes.

Tyrese Haliburton

Haliburton’s injury occurred while playing with a calf strain, officially diagnosed after Game 5, although he was already showing discomfort in his leg since Game 2. Despite passing a calf stress test before Game 6, he felt fine before Game 7.

After Game 6, I thought: ‘That’s it, it’s over, the adrenaline will make me feel good.’ I went to Game 7, I didn’t feel anything. I felt great at the start of the game. I think that’s why I had a great start. My body felt great. And then, obviously, that happened at the end.

Tyrese Haliburton

Currently, a month after surgery, Haliburton is using a scooter. The Pacers have already confirmed that he will not play next 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 until his expected return in the 2026-27 season. “I think I want to use this time to continue to develop my knowledge of the game. Being around coach [Rick] Carlisle. Attending coaches’ meetings. [Pacers President of Basketball Operations Kevin] Pritchard, talking with them and helping out. I feel like I have a pretty decent basketball mind myself. So I’m trying to help the guys out as best I can. I’ll be on the bench as soon as I can walk.”