TYRESE Haliburton posted a heartfelt message after his horror injury diagnosis was confirmed.
Haliburton, 25, was left screaming in agony after collapsing to the ground with a non-contact injury during Game 7.
Tyrese Haliburton shared a photo from his hospital bed[/caption]
The Indiana Pacers superstar suffered a horror injury blow in Game 7 of the NBA Finals[/caption]
The Indiana Pacers star suffered a torn ACL in the first quarter Sunday night.
He was helped off the floor by team medics with no weight on one leg.
And his harrowing injury diagnosis was confirmed by the team Monday.
Haliburton posted an emotional message to his fans on X along with a picture from his hospital bed.
He said, “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 s**t 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 s**t 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.
Tyrese Haliburton was helped from the floor after his injury[/caption]
“I’d do it again, and again after that, to fight for this city and my brothers. For the chance to do something special.”
The Pacers were beaten 103-91 by the Thunder in Game 7 and suffered a narrow series defeat.
“Indy, I’m sorry,” Haliburton continied.
“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.”
Haliburton added, “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.”
