Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton had been feeling optimistic about his comeback after recovering from the torn Achilles tendon he suffered during last year’s NBA Finals.
However, he is now dealing with shingles, which has brought significant discomfort, including pain, itching, and some weight gain.
“I couldn’t even go in front of a camera if I wanted to early, because my eye was basically closed shut,” Haliburton said. “It was all over my face.”
The Pacers guard explained that the medication he’s been taking to manage the condition has contributed to the weight gain.
He also shared other ways the illness has affected him physically.
“I’ve lost part of my eyebrow; my eye is always swollen from itching it,” Haliburton said. “I have good days and bad days, but for the most part it’s bad days. So, it has not been any fun.”
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