Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free There was a rash of Achilles injuries across the NBA during the postseason, and Mets pitcher Griffin Canning has a personal connection with a hoops star who has dealt with the surgery in recent years. NBA stars Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton all suffered the same season-ending injury during the playoffs that Canning sustained in the third inning of his start last Thursday against the Braves. “It sucks. Obviously, I want to and wanted to be out there with the guys, but I just love baseball,