You have just ended Haliburton's career there if he does that even by force lol.
He tore his Achilles and not just a simple foot pressure. He might not even stand properly the whole season. And even let's say he can play, the crucial time is the most physical part of the game, as every ball possession is a must to score.
I think his coach mentioned that he's not going to play for the entire season as he might just end his career if he forces himself to play. And that's why he's passing on for this season and will be back for 2026-2027 season. Who knows what's next. I remember last 2023-2024, Chet Holmgren got also injured and didn't play for his first season and it was a quick thing since he's still young and just this recent season, he's got his first title.
With the rebuilding of the roster of Indiana losing their center and the superstar, it is right not to play Haliburton the whole season.
Make a strong comeback and make him healty, We saw Grant Hill and Rose destroyed their career by playing early and not let the wound heal completely.
It is a long career waiting for him, he should stop, rest and chill for the next season.
I think the management knows the risk already, that's why they will have to keep Haliburton for the rest of the next season. Yes, their center is gone for good, but most of the core will still be there. However, with no Haliburton, I doubt that they will have a deep run just like what they did this season. And speaking of Pacers, they have resigned Isaiah Jackson has agreed to a three-year, $21 million deal to return to the Indiana Pacers. I guess he will be their replacement for Turner. However, I cannot understand that they are not willing to pay Turner a good amount of money? doesn't make sense. Anyways, what can Pacers fans says about this? Not that Jackson is not that good, but Turner brings so much in the table and one of their core that's why they become a good team.