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JUST NOW: Tyrese Haliburton Sends Emotional Message to Fans After Achilles Injury
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has shared a powerful and emotional message with fans following his Achilles tendon surgery, which he underwent after suffering the devastating injury during Game 7 of the NBA Finals. The message, delivered from his hospital bed, reflects both the heartbreak of a promising season cut short and the unwavering determination of an athlete unwilling to be defined by injury.
“Man. Don’t know how to explain it other than shock,” Haliburton wrote. “The frustration is unfathomable. I’ve worked my whole life to get to this moment and this is how it ends? Makes no sense.”
The 24-year-old guard, who had been instrumental in leading the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the first time in decades, tore his Achilles in the second quarter of Game 7. He was immediately ruled out for the rest of the contest, which the Pacers ultimately lost. The injury is expected to sideline him for up to 12 months, putting his 2025 season in jeopardy.
In his statement, Haliburton described the physical and emotional pain he’s been enduring. “My foot feels like dead weight fam…What’s hurting most I think is my mind,” he confessed. The mental toll, he said, has been greater than he anticipated.
Still, the All-Star made it clear he holds no regrets. “Torn Achilles and all, I don’t regret it. I’d do it again… to fight for this city and my brothers.”
He also paid tribute to his fans and teammates, and specifically addressed the Indiana community with heartfelt gratitude and apology: “Indy, I’m sorry. 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.”
Haliburton cited one of his inspirations, Kobe Bryant, quoting the late NBA legend: “Stop feeling sorry for yourself, find the silver lining and get to work.”
He concluded his message with a promise. “Watch how I come back from this. Give me some time, I’ll dust myself off and get right back to being the best version of Tyrese Haliburton.”
As Haliburton begins a long road to recovery, his courage and leadership continue to inspire fans across the league. For Pacers fans, his words bring a mix of heartbreak and hope.
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