Tyrese Haliburton suffered torn right Achilles tendon

Even though everyone basically knew what the injury was, seeing it confirmed does hurt. This is especially true for Pacers fans.

Haliburton has officially suffered a torn right Achilles tendon. This is one of the worst injuries a basketball player can suffer. In fact, an Achilles tear has ended a few players’ careers, including Detroit Pistons great Isiah Thomas.

“It felt like I got shot with a cannon,” Thomas had said after suffering the injury.

Probably the most famous basketball player to suffer a torn Achilles was Kobe Bryant.

“The Achilles is like the beast in sports that every athlete fears,” Bryant said after suffering the injury. “It’s a long recovery. Nobody has really been the same when they come back from it — if they come back from it — and here I am dealing with this s—.

“I don’t know if I can. I’m tired as hell. I knew how much it took just to get to this situation now, and I don’t know if I’m going to be able to do this s—.”

Kobe did come back from the injury, and even though he wasn’t quite the same player, he still showed us greatness. This includes dropping 60 points in his final NBA game.

The recovery time for an Achilles tendon tear is usually between six and 12 months to fully heal. Sometimes, however, it can take longer.

Hopefully, Haliburton’s recovery goes well, and he can return as the same player he was before the devastating injury.