Breaking News: Tyrese Haliburton Quotes Kobe Bryant Following Achilles Tear

 

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on June 22, 2025, marking an abrupt end to his unforgettable postseason run . The injury occurred just over 4 minutes into the first quarter, forcing him off the court and keeping him out for the remainder of the season .

 

On June 23, Haliburton underwent successful surgery and took to social media the next day to address fans and the organization. In an emotional post, he described the shock, physical toll, and mental heartbreak of a season that built toward his first NBA Finals appearance . Despite the devastation, he expressed gratitude—“I don’t have to go through this, I get to”—and pledged to fight through rehab to return “better” .

 

Central to his message was a direct quote from Kobe Bryant, who suffered a similar Achilles injury in 2013. Haliburton wrote:

“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.”