Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas revealed that both Damian Lillard and Jayson Tatum told him they had been experiencing calf pain before suffering Achilles tears this postseason. Meanwhile, Tyrese Haliburton was also dealing with a calf strain heading into Game 7.
NBA fans around the world were stunned when Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton likely suffered an Achilles tear during Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Indiana PacersThis marks the third Achilles injury to a star player in this year’s playoffs. Earlier, Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum both suffered season-ending Achilles tears.
During a live NBA Finals watch party on Gil's Arena, former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas revealed that both Lillard and Tatum told him they had been dealing with calf issues prior to their injuries.
"Even with Jayson Tatum when I asked him about the Achilles — and Dame — [I asked] was your calf hurting before? And they both said yes," Arenas said.
Haliburton had previously been diagnosed with a calf strain after getting injured in Game 5 and was questionable for Game 6.
Prior to the injury, Haliburton had an incredible playoff run, hitting four game-winning shots during this year’s playoffs and averaging 17.3 points, 8.6 assists, and 5.3 rebounds throughout the postseason.
