Summary
Tyrese Haliburton, a basketball player for the Indiana Pacers, missed the 2025-26 season due to an Achilles injury and shingles, a painful viral infection. Haliburton explained that shingles affected his face, leading to weight gain and a delayed return to playing basketball.
Key Facts
- Tyrese Haliburton is a player for the Indiana Pacers.
- He tore his Achilles tendon during the 2025 NBA Finals, missing the following season.
- In February, he was diagnosed with shingles, a viral infection causing pain and a rash.
- The infection affected his face, closing one eye and causing significant discomfort.
- Haliburton wore glasses to avoid touching his inflamed face.
- His treatment for shingles has included a lot of medication.
- The condition has contributed to Haliburton's weight gain.
- He recently resumed playing basketball five-on-five after a long recovery period.
