Damian Lillard’s Achilles Tear Might Signal End Of Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Era
The post Damian Lillard’s Achilles Tear Might Signal End Of Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Era appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 27: Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks is helped off the court … More after an apparent injury during the first quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum on April 27, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) Getty Images When the Milwaukee Bucks fell into a 2-0 hole against the Indiana Pacers in their first-round playoff series, speculation went into overdrive about what it might mean for the long-term future of star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks briefly staved that off with a blowout victory in Game 3 on Friday, but they suffered a potentially franchise-altering disaster early in Game 4. Midway through the first quarter, star point guard Damian Lillard tried to pursue a long rebuild off a missed three-pointer from teammate Gary Trent Jr., but he stumbled and immediately fell to the floor, grabbing his left ankle. He had to be helped off the court and put no pressure on his foot, which is never a good sign after a non-contact injury. Shortly thereafter, longtime NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Lillard was feared to have torn his Achilles tendon, which ESPN’s Shams Charania confirmed Monday. Achilles injuries aren’t always the career-enders they once were. After all, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant tore his Achilles during the 2019 NBA Finals and remains one of the league’s most lethal scorers a half-decade later. Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson tore his Achilles during the 2020 offseason after he was working his way back from a torn ACL, and he’s still one…
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 27: Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks is helped off the court … More after an apparent injury during the first quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum on April 27, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) Getty Images When the Milwaukee Bucks fell into a 2-0 hole against the Indiana Pacers in their first-round playoff series, speculation went into overdrive about what it might mean for the long-term future of star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks briefly staved that off with a blowout victory in Game 3 on Friday, but they suffered a potentially franchise-altering disaster early in Game 4. Midway through the first quarter, star point guard Damian Lillard tried to pursue a long rebuild off a missed three-pointer from teammate Gary Trent Jr., but he stumbled and immediately fell to the floor, grabbing his left ankle. He had to be helped off the court and put no pressure on his foot, which is never a good sign after a non-contact injury. Shortly thereafter, longtime NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Lillard was feared to have torn his Achilles tendon, which ESPN’s Shams Charania confirmed Monday. Achilles injuries aren’t always the career-enders they once were. After all, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant tore his Achilles during the 2019 NBA Finals and remains one of the league’s most lethal scorers a half-decade later. Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson tore his Achilles during the 2020 offseason after he was working his way back from a torn ACL, and he’s still one…
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