Tyrese Haliburton Comments on Achilles Injuries in the NBA
Pacers player Tyrese Haliburton has shared his perspective on the increase in Achilles injuries in the NBA during the past season. Haliburton, who is recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, believes that bad luck is a significant factor. Haliburton suffered the injury early in Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, becoming the third player to suffer a ruptured Achilles tendon in the playoffs and the seventh overall during the season.NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has also expressed that he does not believe that the number of games or the amount of minutes are a primary factor. Silver indicated that most Achilles injuries occur in the first half of the season. Haliburton added:I think there’s this idea that when guys get hurt or this happens so many times, everyone thinks they have the answer 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. However, he was seen favoring the leg since Game 2. He passed a calf stress test before Game 6, allowing him to play, and claimed to feel good before Game 7.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
A month after surgery, Haliburton is still getting around on a scooter. The Pacers have already ruled him out for the entire upcoming season. He has spoken with Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum, who suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon weeks before Haliburton. The Pacers’ point guard aims to use the time until his expected return in the 2026-27 season in the best possible way. Haliburton plans to use this time to continue developing his knowledge of the game, participating in coaches’ meetings and talking with the Pacers staff to help the team.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 going into the game. I think that’s why I had a great start. My body felt great. Then, obviously, that happens at the end.
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