Tyrese Haliburton can wear a right shoe again.

The Indiana Pacers guard posted a picture of himself wearing both shoes on social media Thursday, August 14.

That's one small step in his recovery from a right Achilles tear suffered in the first quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Finals on June 22.

He had surgery the following day and had been in a walking boot since. He used a scooter to navigate to Fever games and propose to girlfriend Jade Jones , and he was on crutches to attend a WWE event . Insider takeaways: What you need to know about Pacers' 2025-26 schedule Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Mark your calendars: Here's Indiana Pacers' 2025-26 schedule for NBA regular season

Getting back on his own two feet is great, but it hardly means a return

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