Paul George suffered a traumatic injury on Friday night during a Team USA scrimmage which could sideline him for all of next season.
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 2, 2014
CBS Sports reports that George underwent surgery last night to repair a compound fracture. The surgery was successful but the Pacers are doubtful that he’ll recover in time to play next season. A video of the injury is available below. It’s pretty gruesome. Some people may want to skip it.
George, who averaged 21.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists last season for Indiana, was taken off the court on a stretcher. The rest of Team USA was a little shaken up about the injury and Coach K. called the scrimmage off.
Bird: There is no question about the impact on our team but our goal is to be as strong-willed & determined as Paul will be in coming back.
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 2, 2014
“Our focus is solely on Paul and doing whatever we can to help.” – President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird: https://t.co/iZRRp6VZ5v
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 2, 2014
Paul George was a premiere player in the NBA and one of the reasons why the Pacers were considered contenders in the East. He’s absence next year will have a huge impact across the league. Several NBA players took to Twitter last night to comment on the Paul George injury.
Wtf
— Roy Hibbert (@Hoya2aPacer) August 2, 2014
Praying for @Paul_George24 for not only the player he is but the person he is. Injuries are thee toughest part of sports
— THREE (@DwyaneWade) August 2, 2014
God bless u my brother @Paul_George24. Im hurt, praying for you. Praying for peace. Praying that God heals you in a supernatural way.
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) August 2, 2014
Man just landed and got a message about @Paul_George24. Made me immediately sick to my stomach!! Praying for u a speedy recovery homie!!!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 2, 2014
My Prayers go out Paul George hurts me so bad seeing my Nba brothers go down on major injury pray for a speedy recovery
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) August 2, 2014
Sick to my stomach for Paul George. He’s tough as nails though. He’ll be back big time.
— Steve Nash (@SteveNash) August 2, 2014
Prayers go out to @Paul_George24 and his family! Keep ya head up G!
— James Harden (@JHarden13) August 2, 2014
Paul George also took to Twitter to thank all of his fans for their support.
Thanks everybody for the love and support.. I’ll be ok and be back better than ever!!! Love y’all!! #YoungTrece
— Paul George (@Paul_George24) August 2, 2014
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