Damian Lillard takes the 1st step toward recovery from a torn Achilles tendon by undergoing surgery to repair the injury on Friday.

MILWAUKEE — 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, the team announced Monday, ending his season and putting his status for next season in question.

Damian Lillard's resolve is high just two days after an excruciating torn left Achilles tendon knocked him out of the rest of this season's playoffs. Lillard spoke with Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers on Tuesday and made a vow that the devastating injury will not shorten his stellar NBA career.