Former AS Monaco star Mike James suffered an injury during a Euroleague match between his new club Anadolu Efes and Crvena Zvezda Belgrade. The American player is undergoing tests to determine the severity of an Achilles tendon injury. During the game, Anadolu Efes lost Mike James, who was removed from the court in tears after sustaining the injury in the middle of the third quarter. The club confirmed that the Achilles tendon area was affected and said further tests would be conducted to determine the full extent of the injury. The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone and is crucial for walking, running, and jumping. A complete rupture of the tendon can be serious, potentially ending a player’s season or even career. For a 36-year-old athlete like Mike James, such an injury could mark the end of his time as a high-level player. Known as a brilliant scorer, Mike James holds the record for most points in Euroleague history and was recently named the MVP of the VTB League SuperCup. Mike James shared his disappointment on social media, writing, "Well it sucks... Fucking awful. Thank you for everybody who reached out." The injury comes at a difficult time for Anadolu Efes, which had started the season strongly but now faces a setback. The team has already identified a replacement for Mike James in Matthew Strazel, who previously played for AS Monaco and is expected to take on a larger role in the backcourt. If Matthew Strazel can perform as effectively as he did in Monaco, Anadolu Efes may still have a strong season ahead. The team will now focus on Mike James's recovery and treatment plan, which will be determined after the full results of his medical tests are known.