25. "That sounds so close to what happened to me. " In response to In response to 24 Mon Oct-23-17 11:55 AM by Marbles
I was at the top of the key (playing defense) and a long rebound came right to me. I grabbed it and bolted in the other direction for a fast break (2 on 1). I was thinking of how I was gonna dazzle 'em with a no-look or behind-the-back pass.
Next thing, it felt like someone kicked me hard in my heel and went down. I figured someone was chasing after me and got too close. I knew it was the Achilles as soon as it happened. The crazy thing is the fellas all thought I was joking. They said no one was anywhere near me.
Initially it was just a partial tear. Doc said my Achilles looked like a mop but several of those strands were still connected so I didn't need surgery. But then I stumbled one day and heard the pop. The whole thing was ripped. I had to go under the knife.