Charles Barkley Sends Clear Message on Bucks Star Damian Lillard

On Sunday, the Milwaukee Bucks suffered an unfortunate injury to star guard Damian Lillard in Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers. In the middle of the first quarter, Lillard went down after he dove for the basketball and grabbed his left ankle. He was escorted out of the court, and a report from TNT's Chris Haynes confirmed that he won't return.

Haynes' initial report revealed that the injury could be "severe." Later on, the NBA insider gave an update saying that the Bucks fear Lillard could've suffered a left Achilles tear.

"Sources: The fear is Bucks star Damian Lillard suffered a left Achilles tear. Brutal circumstance after working himself back from a blood clot diagnosis that kept him out over a month," Haynes posted on X.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard reacts after making a basket against the Indiana Pacers in the second half during game three of the first round of the 202 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum.

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At halftime, TNT's "Inside the NBA" discussed the concerning news about Lillard. Former NBA star Charles Barkley had a message regarding the injury.

"He's a great player and a really good dude," Chuck said. "You can just tell right away when he grabbed right for that Achilles."

Additionally, Chuck said that he could tell from Lillard's facial expression that the Bucks' star knew it was a terrible injury.

"He knew it, too. You can just see the expression on his face... he knew it was bad."

The 2013 Rookie of the Year played six minutes on Sunday, finishing with two rebounds and two assists. Lillard is coming off a lengthy absence because of blood clots in his right calf. Game 2 of the Bucks' first-round playoff series against the Pacers was his first game since the health scare.