Lillard's comments show that he's still determined to return to action. Recovering from an Achilles tendon tear has never been an easy task. However, the nine-time All-Star is determined to be healthy and back on the floor for the Bucks.

The 10-time All-Star was shocked to be injured again, after fighting his way back from deep vein thrombosis in his right calf.

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.