Tyrese Haliburton knows he has a long road ahead to returning to basketball after suffering a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. But he'll head into that recovery with the support of his fiancée.

Tyrese Haliburton gave his first public interview since his Achilles tear with Pat McAfee on Tuesday. Here's what injured Pacers star said.

Haliburton said on "The Pat McAfee Show" Tuesday that he knew it was his Achilles as soon as it happened, and also noted that after writhing on the ground in pain, he thought about trying to have a Kobe Bryant moment by walking off under his own power.

Tyrese Haliburton believes the frequency of Achilles injuries is not linked to the number of games: "I think injuries are just bad luck sometimes" originally appeared on Basketball Network.

In his first public comments since tearing his Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton detailed the original calf issue that led to him sustaining the injury.

Jun 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles the ball defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) in the second quarter during game six of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The All- NBA guard recently proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Jade Jones, in a heartfelt moment that has captured the attention of fans and fellow athletes alike. Among the first to offer congratulations were Indiana Fever standout Lexie Hull and the WNBA team’s official Instagram account.

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton showed his support for Iowa State's football team amid its training camp.