Tyrese Haliburton's Achilles tear in the NBA Finals was one of the most disheartening injuries we've seen in the league. For it to happen just a few minutes into a Game 7 right after Haliburton had gotten off to such a fast start -- nine points in the first five minutes -- just added to the already heartbreaking situation.

Tyrese Haliburton tells Pat McAfee how he was inspired by Kobe Bryant walking off after his Achilles injury on Watch ESPN, first streamed on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

As Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton begins his recovery from an Achilles injury, Kevin Durant is in his corner, which he showed with a lovely gesture.