Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is speaking out for the first time since suffering a devastating Achilles tear during Game 7 of the NBA Finals — a moment that abruptly ended what had been a breakthrough postseason for the young guard.
The All-Star went on to share that while the physical toll has been difficult, the mental strain has been even heavier. Despite the heartbreak, Haliburton made it clear that he has no regrets. Among the key takeaways here are that Haliburton, who played through a significant calf strain, says he would have chosen to play Game 7 “again and again” and doesn’t regret the decision to do so. He also apologized to the Indiana fans for the injury and not being able to win the title and quoted Kobe Bryant, who also suffered a torn Achilles during his playing career.
Still, Haliburton’s words show just how much a gut punch the injury was to all involved, a sentiment also shared by his teammate Obi Toppin after the game. Haliburton will likely miss all of the 2025-26 season, an injury that has reverberations around the league.
