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.

Damian Lillard has torn his Achilles tendon in his left leg. An MRI confirmed the Bucks’ worst fears on Monday morning, a day after Milwaukee went down 3-1 in their first round series against the Pacers following Lillard’s injury.

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without their superstar guard, Damian Lillard, for the rest of the playoff and beyond. Lillard tore his Achilles during Game 4 of their first-round series against the Indiana Pacers.