Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is choosing faith over frustration after suffering a devastating injury during Game 7 of the NBA Finals, which ended with the Oklahoma City Thunder taking home the championship trophy.

The 25-year-old guard, who had worked tirelessly for a shot at the title, tore his Achilles in the final moments of the game. The following day, Haliburton underwent surgery and later shared a heartfelt message with fans rooted in his deep Christian faith.

“Don’t know how to explain it other than shock,” he posted. “Words cannot express the pain of this letdown. The frustration is unfathomable. I’ve worked my whole life to get to this moment, and this is how it ends. Makes no sense.”

But amid the pain and disappointment, Haliburton pointed to something greater than basketball: “God never gives us more than we can handle.”

He continued, “At 25, I’ve already learned that. I know I’ll come out on the other side of this a better man and a better player.”

Man. Don’t know how to explain it other than shock. Words cannot express the pain of this letdown. The frustration is unfathomable. I’ve worked my whole life to get to this moment and this is how it ends? Makes no sense.

Now that I’ve gotten surgery, I wish I could count the… pic.twitter.com/UyY0iFEp6Z

— Tyrese Haliburton (@TyHaliburton22) June 24, 2025

Though the injury could threaten his availability for next season, Haliburton expressed no regrets about giving his all for the city of Indianapolis and his teammates.

“I’d do it again, and again after that, to fight for this city and my brothers,” he wrote. “For the chance to do something special.”

The post included a photo of Haliburton in a hospital bed, making a heart with his hands, and ended with a powerful Scripture: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Haliburton’s girlfriend, Jade Jones, echoed his hope and trust in God on Instagram: “We will be back, we’re not finished yet! God’s plan, God’s timing.”

This bold faith is nothing new for Haliburton, who has made it clear that his relationship with God is the foundation of his life and career. His X bio reads, “To Him be the glory forever,” and in a video interview last year, he described the Bible as his most essential possession.

“Over the last two years, my religion has become very important in my life,” he shared. “In a world where confidence goes up and down… I can always come right here. The Bible is my peace.”

Though he didn’t grow up in church, Haliburton discovered faith-based community through the NBA’s pregame chapel services—something he now treasures.

“Chapel has been a big part of my game day routine,” he told reporters. “It’s 15 to 20 minutes I get every day to step aside and talk about what really matters—my Lord and Savior.”