NBA Players' Reactions to Tyrese Haliburton's Injury: Draymond Green Draws Parallels to Kevin Durant
Distress in the NBA as Tyrese Haliburton suffers an injury during Game 7, with various stars expressing their support and drawing comparisons to Kevin Durant’s past injury.
Tyrese Haliburton, a standout for the Indiana Pacers, experienced a serious lower leg injury in the first quarter during Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Struggling after trying to drive at 4:55, he fell and visibly grimaced in pain, needing help off the court. Reports suggest the injury could be a torn Achilles, which raises concern following Haliburton’s recent calf strain.
Reactions From NBA Players
Following Haliburton’s unfortunate injury, players reacted on social media. Draymond Green remarked about how the incident resembled Kevin Durant’s Achilles tear from 2019, commenting on Threads, “Damn man… smh too familiar.”
- “These calf strains ain’t no joke man!! Praying for Ty 🙏🏾” – Donovan Mitchell
- “The calf strains are serious; if not healed properly, it could lead to an Achilles injury. I’m worried for him!” – Isaiah Thomas
- “Omg!” – De’Aaron Fox
Support flowed from the entire NBA, including LeBron James, who echoed the sentiment with similar reactions from teammates Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, and Josh Hart expressing well-wishes for Haliburton.
Next Steps for Haliburton
The Pacers’ disregard for precaution initially led to Haliburton playing despite a previous injury. However, the entire team quickly supported him following his painful exit. As the NBA community unites in support, Haliburton’s future remains uncertain as speculation about potential outcomes looms.
