Haliburton was just one game from bringing the Pacers their first NBA championship, and first title since the team was part of the ABA, where they won a ring in 1970, 1972, and 1973. However, a nagging calf injury turned severely worse in game seven and was confirmed to be a torn Achilles.

Tyrese Haliburton will have no problem staying busy while he recovers from an Achilles tendon tear. Among other things, he'll be planning a wedding.

Indiana Pacers' star Tyrese Haliburton, despite an Achilles injury in the NBA Finals, celebrated a personal victory. Haliburton proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Jade Jones, at Hilton Coliseum, marking six years since they met at Iowa State University where Jones was a cheerleader.