The Indiana Pacers had three players suffer a torn Achilles tendon last season. James Wiseman, Isaiah Jackson, and Tyrese Haliburton all suffered the devastating injury. Haliburton was the last of the three to suffer the injury, having it take place just seven minutes into Game 7 of the NBA Finals. He will be out all of next season.

As shared by Bleacher Report, a fan decided to get hand tattoos of both Reggie Miller and Haliburton. While in theory, there are a lot of people who get tattoos related to their favorite sports teams, this Indiana fan went all-in. The fan is also receiving some rough backlash after the photos went viral.

The Achilles tendon, the largest and strongest tendon in the human body, plays a crucial role in our mobility. It connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, enabling us to walk, run, and jump.

Has the Achilles tendon become more of an Achilles heel for NBA players lately — meaning more of a vulnerability? Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton tore his right Achilles tendon ...

First, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered a torn right Achilles tendon at the beginning of Game 7 of the NBA playoffs, which is expected to keep him out for the entire 2025-26 season. Then Fever star Caitlin Clark suffered a groin injury July 15 ...

Lillard wasn't the only superstar player to tear his Achilles tendon in the playoffs. One former NBA player believes that an Adidas curse might be the reason for his injury. Former NBA guard Sebastian Telfair spoke on VladTV about whether he believes Lillard's Achilles tear is due to a so-called "Adidas curse."

Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna tore his Achilles in a five-a-side match, needing surgery but still working on transfers from his hospital bed.