Damian Lillard will not be defeated by his knee: "I'm not going to leave like this"
Serious injury suffered by the Milwaukee Bucks' point guard that will keep him out for many months
Milwaukee Bucks' coach, Doc Rivers, shared some heartfelt statements from star guard Damian Lillard before the fifth game of the series against Indiana, set for this Tuesday. The All-Star guard suffered a left Achilles tendon rupture during the fourth game, an injury that will keep him off the court for an extended period.
Rivers disclosed how the player is doing after the tough physical and emotional blow: "He said two things that I loved. The first was, 'I can't believe I'm here.' And the second: 'I'm not going out like this.' I can guarantee he won't, and that's what I meant when I talked about his determination."
Lillard will miss most, if not all, of the 2025-26 season as he recovers from the injury. The typical recovery time for an Achilles tendon rupture is between 10 and 12 months, and most NBA players need a full year to recover and return to their peak form.
Lillard's absence is a significant blow to Milwaukee's ambitions, but his words reflect the character of a player who is not willing to let an injury define the final stretch of his career.
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