Pacers Tyrese Haliburton Speaks Out After Surgery For His Achilles Tendon Injury
He wanted to prove his talent and during the 2025 playoffs it was undeniable. He provided plenty of cinema with meme-worthy antics, a buzzer -beater win in the final three seconds and being a key piece to historic comebacks; (Pacers recorded five comebacks of 15 points or more during the 2025 playoffs, a NBA record). Furthermore, Haliburton averaged 17.3 points, 8.6 assists and 5.3 rebounds in 23 games in the 2025 playoffs. Nevertheless, Indiana’s impressive season unfortunately came to devastating end during Game 7 of the NBA Finals after Tyrese took a fall. However, a day later the Pacers Tyrese Haliburton speaks out after receiving surgery for his Achilles tendon injury and thanks fans for their unwavering support.
Yes, on Monday the Pacers confirmed that Haliburton had torn his Achilles tendon and would have surgery to repair any damage. The team stated that the surgery had been scheduled with Dr. Martin O’Malley at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
Haliburton is expected to be out for some time. But with the surgery now completed he can just focus on healing and working his way back to being on the court. The league also stated that due to medical advances and Haliburton’s age (25); there’s a good chance that he could “return to his pre-injury form …[and such] advances could help shorten the expected timetable of about 12 months.”
Pacers Tyrese Haliburton Speaks Out After Surgery For His Achilles Tendon Injury
What also will no doubt help Tyrese return faster is his great attitude. He was all smiles after his surgery and seemed to be in a very positive mood. He also had a message for all, he states,
“Man. 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.
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.
At 25, I’ve already learned that God never gives us more than we can handle. I know I’ll come out on the other side of this a better man and a better player. 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.
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, 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. I think Kobe said it best when in this same situation. ‘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.’ 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, 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.
-0
Proverbs 3:5-6 ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.’”
Nice. Haliburton went into Game 7 of the NBA Finals already suffering with a calf strain. But as a true warrior, he still went out and fought valiantly. He truly gave it his all and we tip our caps to him.
As they say, respect is not given, it is earned. And Haliburton earned the respect of basketball fans from all over. So then, heal up fast Tyrese, we look forward to seeing you wow us all again in the future.
**Want Even More Sports, News, Hot Takes, Stats as well as Athlete Celebrity Sighting Updates; Insights as well as Trends? Well, be sure to join all of us Sports Feens over on Youtube to get an additional sports fix; and also don’t forget to check out all of our new Podcast topics and episodes. Plus, get fast highlights and trivia daily by following us on TikTok. Just Click HERE**
Thoughts on Pacers Tyrese Haliburton Speaks Out After Surgery For His Achilles Tendon Injury!? Well let’s connect! We are always around on social media posting as well as chatting away. And we would love to hear some POV from you. Therefore, join the discussion and talk all things Sports Feen; athletics as well as breaking industry news related with us by dropping a comment or two. Get into our comment section on YT; or also hit us up on our TikTok page or tweet us @SportsFeen.
