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 Bucks coach Doc Rivers on Tuesday and made a vow that the devastating injury will not shorten his stellar NBA career.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon, confirming the Milwaukee Bucks’ worst fears after the seven-time all-NBA guard was helped off the court Sunday night. The Bucks announced the severity of Lillard’s injury after he had an MRI on Monday.

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, a league source confirmed Monday, ending his season and putting his status for next year in question.