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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'I don't regret it': Tyrese Haliburton writes post on social media after surgery
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. INDIANAPOLIS -- After surgery to repair his torn right Achilles tendon in New York on Monday evening, Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton posted a lengthy message social media that he if he had to do it all over again, he'd still play in Game 6 and 7 of the NBA Finals despite a strained right calf. Haliburton suffered the first injury in Game 5 and went through around-the-clock treatment to play to try to lead the Pacers to their first NBA championship in franchise history. He helped the Pacers win Game 6 to force a Game 7 on Sunday night in Oklahoma City, but crumbled to the floor on a drive with 5 minutes to go in the first quarter and had to be carried to the locker room. An MRI confirmed an Achilles tendon tear on Monday and he flew to New York for a surgery with Dr. Martin O' Malley. Advertisement Haliburton said after Game 5 that as long as he could walk he wanted to play. After Game 6 he said he knew that if he didn't give it a try, he would regret it. In Game 7, the worst-case scenario played out on the Paycom Center floor, but Haliburton said he'd still make the same bet. "I know I'll come out on the other side of this a better man and a better player," Haliburton wrote. "And honestly, right now, torn Achilles and all, I don't regret it. I'd do it again, and again after that, to fight for this city and my brothers. For the chance to do something special." Re-live the Pacers incredible postseason run with our commemorative book That's not to say Haliburton has gotten over the pain yet -- physical or emotional. Advertisement "Man," he wrote. "Don't know how to explain it other than shock. Words cannot express the pain of this letdown. The frustration is unfathomable. I've worked my whole life to get to this moment and this is how it ends? Makes no sense." He didn't say much about the surgery itself, but did say the feeling wasn't enjoyable. "Now that I've gotten surgery, I wish I could count the number of times people will tell me I'm going to 'come back stronger," Haliburton wrote. "What a cliche lol, this (expletive) sucks. My foot feels like dead weight, fam. But what's hurting most I think is my mind. Feel like I'm rambling, but I know this is something I'll look back on when I'm through this, as something I'm proud I fought through. It feels good to let this (expletive) out without y'all seeing the kid ugly cry." Haliburton commiserated with the Pacers' fan base, which has seen its stars fall victim to devastating injury over and over with Paul George's broken leg and Victor Oladipo's quadriceps tear being among the most recent painful examples. The Pacers have never been as close to an NBA title as they were in these Finals, the first in which they have ever won three games. Advertisement "Indy, I'm sorry," Haliburton said. "If any fan base doesn't deserve this, it's y'all. But together we are going to fight like hell to get back to this very spot, and get over this hurdle. I don't doubt for a second that y'all have my back, and I hope you guys know that I have yours." And despite the cliche, Haliburton vowed to use the opportunity to get stronger. "I think Kobe (Bryant) said it best when in this same situation," Haliburton wrote. 'There are far greater issues/challenges in the world than a torn achilles. Stop feeling sorry for yourself, find the silver lining and get to work with the same belief, same drive and same conviction as ever.' And that's exactly right. I will do everything in my power to get back right." "My journey to get to where I am today wasn't by happenstance," Haliburton continued. "I've pushed myself every day to be great. And I will continue to do just that. The most important part of this all, is that I'm grateful. I'm grateful for every single experience that's led me here. I'm grateful for all the love from the hoop world. I don't 'have to' go through this, I get to go through this. I'm grateful for the road that lies ahead. Watch how I come back from this. So, give me some time, I'll dust myself off and get right back to being the best version of Tyrese Haliburton." Advertisement Get IndyStar's Pacers coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Pacers Update newsletter. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Tyrese Haliburton injury: Pacers star posts on social media
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Celtics' Jayson Tatum issues 7-word message on Achilles injury rehab
The post Celtics' Jayson Tatum issues 7-word message on Achilles injury rehab appeared first on ClutchPoints. Nearly a full month ago, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum experienced the biggest setback of his NBA career. Advertisement In May during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the six-time All-Star ruptured his right Achilles tendon and had to be helped off the court, putting the immediate future of the Celtics in peril and adding to the uncertainty of the approaching offseason. Whether Tatum plays during the 2025-26 season remains to be seen, as the recovery process will take several months at the very least. And while his return to action has no set timeline, there have been a few positive signs. In fact, Tatum even offered an optimistic update on X (formerly known as Twitter) 25 days into his rehabilitation. 'Day 25,' he wrote on Saturday afternoon. 'Days starting to get a little easier.' What we know about Jayson Tatum's injury rehab On Tuesday, May 13 — less than 24 hours after the C's dropped Game 4 to the New York Knicks — Tatum went under the knife in New York City. He was able to undergo surgery so quickly because Madison Square Garden happens to be less than 30 minutes from HSS, the Hospital for Special Surgery. Advertisement Leading Tatum's surgery was Dr. Martin O'Malley, a household name in the world of sports medicine who also successfully operated on 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant in 2019. Like Tatum, Durant suffered an Achilles tear in the playoffs, going down during Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Since then, the current Phoenix Sun has made multiple All-Star teams and All-NBA squads. Tatum wants to bounce back in a similar fashion, and Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens is hopeful about the speedy start to his star's comeback. 'I thought it was about as good of a transition in about as bleak of a feeling as you could have,' he told the media during his end-of-season press conference. Before Tatum even left MSG on Monday, May 12, he was on the phone with Dr. Anthony Schena, the Celtics Chief Medical Officer and Head Team Physician. And before the Celtics released their official injury report at 5:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, he was done with surgery. Although a successful surgery and a promising message from Tatum is all Celtics fans have to go on at the moment, both tidbits are good news. Boston should enjoy all the positivity it can get right now, especially since roster shakeup and potential trades loom large this summer. Advertisement The Celtics are facing a historically massive bill if they don't shed some payroll and get back under the second tax apron. But to avoid those penalties, the front office will have to part ways with some talented players who helped make the C's champions again in 2024. What the 2025-26 Celtics will look like is a relative unknown, yet, no matter what, they can count on Tatum staying motivated in his journey back to the court. Related: Shaquille O'Neal throws shade at Celtics' Jayson Tatum's HOF credentials Related: Spurs' trade proposal for Jaylen Brown if Celtics blow it up
National Post
24-06-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton after surgery to repair torn Achilles tendon: 'I don't regret it'
Tyrese Haliburton has no regrets about trying to lead the Indiana Pacers to the franchise's first NBA title, even though his decision to play hurt ended in agony when he tore his right Achilles tendon early in Game 7. Article content Monday's announcement of the injury — confirmed by Haliburton in a social media post — casts a pall on Haliburton's historic postseason run, which included a litany of incredible plays, buzzer-beating winners and occasionally unprecedented stat lines. Article content 'Honestly, right now, torn Achilles and all, I don't regret it,' Haliburton, who played Games 6 and 7 of the finals with a strained calf, said on social media. 'I'd do it again, and again after that, to fight for this city and my brothers. For the chance to do something special.' Article content It was just the second finals appearance for the Pacers, and it came as a surprise given that Indiana began the season with a 10-15 record. Getting back there might take some time now that the two-time All Star point guard could miss all of next season. Article content Haliburton's surgery to repair the tendon was performed Monday by Dr. Martin O'Malley at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, the Pacers said. Article content Coach Rick Carlisle believes that when Haliburton heals he will be every bit as good — whenever that may be. Article content 'He will be back,' Carlisle said following Sunday night's 103-91 loss at Oklahoma City. 'I don't have any medical information about what's what, what may or may not have happened. But he'll be back in time, and I believe he'll make a full recovery.' Article content The Pacers wouldn't have made it so far without Haliburton helping to orchestrate three incredible playoff rallies from seven points down in the final 50 seconds of regulation. Article content But after scoring nine points, all on 3-pointers, in the first seven minutes of the biggest game in franchise history, Haliburton crashed to the floor and that was it. Article content The Pacers lost their leader and fell short in their title chase — again. Article content 'We just kept battling because we wanted to make Indiana proud, make our fans proud,' three-time All-Star Pascal Siakam said. 'We tried our best, but we've got to be strong. It's hard to look forward into the future after you lose like this.' Article content But everyone else is, and the questions about Haliburton's playing status could make this offseason murkier than expected for Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard.
The Guardian
24-06-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Tyrese Haliburton says torn achilles in NBA finals ‘makes no sense' as injury is confirmed
The Indiana Pacers confirmed on Monday that their star guard Tyrese Haliburton tore his right achilles tendon in Sunday night's NBA finals Game 7 loss to Oklahoma City. The All-NBA guard was helped off the court and immediately taken to the locker room in obvious pain during the first quarter. He was later officially diagnosed with the injury the next day. 'An MRI taken on Monday confirmed that Haliburton tore his right achilles tendon,' the Pacers said in a statement on Monday evening. 'Surgery is scheduled later today with Dr Martin O'Malley at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.' Haliburton's injury recalled one suffered by Kevin Durant during the NBA finals in 2019. Like Durant, Haliburton was playing through another injury – in his case a calf strain – before tearing his achilles. But Haliburton said he would have made the same choice again. 'I'd do it again, and again after that, to fight for this city and my brothers,' Haliburton wrote on social media on Monday night. 'For the chance to do something special.' Durant missed the entire following season after his injury, and Haliburton may do the same. The typical recovery time for a basketball player with a torn achilles ranges from eight to 10 months. Without Haliburton, the Pacers were outscored 56-43 in the second half on Sunday night as Oklahoma City won the championship with a 103-91 victory. Haliburton had hit several clutch shots as the Pacers made their remarkable – and unexpected – run to the finals. 'Don't know how to explain it other than shock,' Haliburton wrote. 'Words cannot express the pain of this letdown. The frustration is unfathomable. I've worked my whole life to get to this moment and this is how it ends? Makes no sense. 'Now that I've gotten surgery, I wish I could count the number of times people will tell me I'm going to 'come back stronger'. What a cliche lol, this shit sucks. My foot feels like dead weight fam. But what's hurting most I think is my mind. Feel like I'm rambling, but I know this is something I'll look back on when I'm through this, as something I'm proud I fought through. It feels good to let this shit out without y'all seeing the kid ugly cry.' Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson Jonathan Wilson brings expert analysis on the biggest stories from European soccer after newsletter promotion Two of Haliburton's fellow All-Stars, Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, are currently recovering from torn achilles. They, too, suffered their injuries during this postseason. 'I don't 'have to' go through this, I get to go through this,' Haliburton wrote. 'I'm grateful for the road that lies ahead. Watch how I come back from this. So, give me some time, I'll dust myself off and get right back to being the best version of Tyrese Haliburton.' The 25-year-old averaged 18.6 points, 9.2 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 73 games (all starts) during the regular season. He has career averages of 17.5 points, 8.8 assists and 3.7 rebounds in 333 games (294 starts) for the Sacramento Kings (2020-22) and Pacers.
CBC
24-06-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Pacers confirm Tyrese Haliburton tore right Achilles tendon in Game 7 of NBA Finals
The Indiana Pacers confirmed Monday that star Tyrese Haliburton sustained a torn right Achilles tendon in Sunday night's NBA Finals Game 7 loss at Oklahoma City. The All-NBA guard was helped off the court and immediately taken to the locker room in obvious pain during the first quarter. "An MRI taken on Monday confirmed that Haliburton tore his right Achilles tendon," the Pacers said in a statement Monday evening. "Surgery is scheduled later today with Dr. Martin O'Malley at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York." The statement added that additional updates on his status will be "provided as appropriate." The typical recovery time for a basketball player with a torn Achilles tendon ranges from eight to 10 months. Haliburton, 25, had been playing through a strained right calf, an injury he is believed to have suffered in Indiana's Game 5 loss at Oklahoma City. With the game tied 16-16 and 5:03 on the clock, Haliburton accepted a pass outside the 3-point arc and pushed off the ball of his right foot to initiate a drive to the basket. Instead of maneuvering past Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, he fell to the floor in anguish while losing possession of the ball. While the Thunder went the other way for a dunk, Haliburton pounded the floor with his hand several times and was unable to put weight on the leg while being escorted to the locker room. Without Haliburton, the Pacers were outscored 56-43 in the second half as Oklahoma City won the championship with a 103-91 victory. The two-time All-Star scored nine points with three 3-pointers before leaving the floor. He averaged 14.0 points, 5.9 assists and 4.6 rebounds during the NBA Finals. Fellow All-Stars Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics are currently recovering from the same injury. They, too, suffered their injuries during the 2025 NBA playoffs. Haliburton averaged 18.6 points, 9.2 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 73 games (all starts) during the regular season. He has career averages of 17.5 points, 8.8 assists and 3.7 rebounds in 333 games (294 starts) for the Sacramento Kings (2020-22) and Pacers. Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA Finals MVP as Oklahoma City Thunder win championship 23 hours ago Duration 2:03 Watch Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Hamilton, Ont., hoist both the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after winning the NBA championship, and the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Trophy.
