Tearing an Achilles tendon is "something unexplainable," and returning to regular form after a rupture is difficult but not impossible.

Haliburton’s right Achilles tendon tear, which required surgery Monday in advance of an expected lengthy recovery period, was the third such injury to an NBA player during the playoffs, following ...

Since Kobe Bryant tore his Achilles, technology has improved vastly. With more players getting that injury, that's a good thing.