Damian Lillard sustained a severe Achilles tear during Game 4 against the Pacers on April 27, 2025, impacting his current season and potentially sidelining him for the entirety of the 2025-26 campaign. Following surgery, Lillard's recovery will require extensive rehabilitation and careful monitoring of his Achilles tendon. Typically, players take at least ten months to fully recover, returning typically around March 2026. Historical precedents indicate that a return is possible, although some athletes struggle to regain their previous level of performance post-injury, emphasizing the complexity of recovery from such an injury.
Before Lillard can get back on the court, he will undergo necessary surgery to repair his torn Achilles, marking the beginning of a lengthy recovery process.
Returning from an Achilles tear poses significant challenges, and while some athletes achieve successful returns, like Kobe Bryant, they often face limitations due to the injury.
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