NBA reports that Indian Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton hares a heartfelt message on social media after having surgery that could sideline him for the 2025-26 season after the two-time All-Star tore his right Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, an injury that could cost Haliburton all of next season.

The announcement casts a pall on his historic postseason run, which included a litany of incredible plays, buzzer-beating winners and occasionally unprecedented stat lines, and it helped propel the Pacers to their second NBA Finals appearance and within one victory of the franchise’s first championship.

“An MRI taken on Monday confirmed that Haliburton tore his right Achilles tendon. Surgery took place at HSS with Foot and Ankle surgeon Martin J. O’Malley at HSS,” the team said.

After surgery, Haliburton took to social media to share a heartfelt message.

“Words cannot express the pain of this letdown,” Haliburton wrote. “The frustration is unfathomable. I’ve worked my whole life to get to this moment and this is how it ends? Makes no sense.

“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.”

Read the full article at NBA.com.