NBA Stars Go Down—Adam Silver Seeks AI Help to Understand Achilles Injury Pattern

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is deeply concerned about the alarming increase in Achilles tears and lower-body injuries among players. At the recent NBA Draft, he revealed that the league is turning to artificial intelligence to investigate these rising concerns. "We’ve seen seven injuries this year compared to zero last year and the most in a single season being four. It's a serious issue," Silver stated, emphasizing expert engagement to analyze this worrying trend.He noted that players may not be allowing their bodies adequate recovery time after rigorous seasons. With modern players often training intensively during the offseason, the cumulative effect might be detrimental. Silver also highlighted AI's potential to analyze game footage for patterns linked to these injuries.As the league grapples with these critical insights, understanding the root causes remains vital as the game's pace intensifies, potentially increasing the risk of severe injuries among athletes.