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 Bucks lost to the Pacers in the first round for the second straight year, and the Celtics look like the real winners of the Damian Lillard trade.

Before the first half was even over, the Bucks announced that Lillard would not return due to a "lower left leg injury," which only raised the level of concern. Soon after, Chris Haynes reported that there is fear Lillard suffered a torn left Achilles tendon.