Just a day after suffering a devastating Achilles injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton has broken his silence—and done so in the most vulnerable way possible. In a heartfelt social media post, the Indiana Pacers star opened up about his pain, frustration, and the emotional weight of the moment.
“Words cannot express the pain of this letdown. … Indy, I’m sorry,” Haliburton wrote, revealing that he’s already undergone surgery and is now coming to terms with the long road to recovery. The post included a picture of him in a hospital bed, reflecting on the shocking way his season—and the Pacers’ title hopes—came to an end.
At just 25 years old, Haliburton is already showing remarkable maturity in how he’s processing the moment. He quoted Kobe Bryant’s message following his own Achilles injury, emphasizing the mindset needed to move forward: “There are far greater issues/challenges in the world then 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,” the Black Mamba had famously said in a 3:30 am rant on Facebook after tearing his Achilles tendon in the matchup against the Warriors in early April, 2013.
Despite the heartbreak, Haliburton made one thing clear—he doesn’t regret going all-in for his team. “I’d do it again, and again after that,” he said. His message ended with a promise to Pacers fans: “Give me some time… I’ll dust myself off and get right back to being the best version of Tyrese Haliburton.”
A new chapter begins for the Pacers’ leader, and his fans are already behind him.
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