Damian Lillard's resolve is high just two days after an excruciating torn left Achilles tendon knocked him out of the rest of this season's playoffs. Lillard spoke with Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers on Tuesday and made a vow that the devastating injury will not shorten his stellar NBA career.

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard tore his left Achilles tendon in the first quarter of Sunday’s Game 4 loss to the Indiana Pacers, the team announced Monday, ending his season and putting his status for next season in question.

The Bucks acquired Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers in 2023. Lillard is averaging 24.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 7.0 assists in a Milwaukee uniform, but the team has lost to the Pacers in the first round of the playoffs two years in a row.