Tyrese Haliburton’s devastating Achilles tear in Game 7 might’ve decided the NBA Finals—and now it’s time to ask some real questions.
In this clip from Missing the Point, Dave, Bob, and Mike react in real time to Haliburton’s injury, reflect on past Achilles tears like Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum, and debate what’s really behind the spike in season-ending injuries across the league. Could it be the shoes? The schedule? Load management culture?
From high-top sneakers to shortening the NBA season, to reseeding the playoffs by strength of schedule and rethinking the midseason tournament, the guys pitch radical reforms that could reshape the future of basketball—and potentially save careers.
If you’ve been asking how the NBA can protect its stars, stop the injury trend, and still deliver elite competition, this one’s for you.
⏱️ What You’ll Hear in This Clip:
Haliburton’s injury reaction & what it meant for the Finals
The growing Achilles epidemic in the NBA
High-tops vs. low-tops: Do shoes make a difference?
Should the NBA shorten the season?
Creative proposals to fix the league schedule, playoffs, and NBA Cup
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