Paul George is dealing with a knee issue, but itโs not as bad as it could have been. Letโs dive into the latest buzz around the Sixers’ star forward and what it means for the team moving forward.
George’s Knee Scare: Crisis Averted
So, picture this: Paul George, doing his thing on defense, suddenly feels his knee give way during the second quarter against the Hawks. Ouch, right? The good news? Itโs just a bone bruise, no structural damage. Phew! Coach Nick Nurse confirmed everything’s cool, saying, “Everything checks out OK.” George even showed up at practice the next day, though heโs sitting out the next preseason game against Brooklyn. Smart move, if you ask me. Better safe than sorry!
Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George has a bone bruise and no structural damage to his left knee and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week, team says.
โ Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)
The Sixers are playing it cautious, planning more imaging later, according to Derek Bodner’s tweet. George himself isnโt sweating it, telling The Philadelphia Inquirer, โIโm not too concerned about it.โ I mean, if PGโs chill, maybe we should be too?
Big Bucks for George
In case you missed it, George inked a massive four-year, $212 million deal with Philly this offseason. He turned down a $48.8 million option with the Clippers to make this happen. Talk about betting on yourself! But hey, with Embiid also sidelined for the preseason, it looks like the Sixers are taking a cautious approach with their stars. Daryl Morey even hinted they might skip back-to-backs this season. Honestly, I think it’s a smart play considering Embiid’s history of injuries.
Embiid’s Injury Woes
Speaking of Joel Embiid, the guyโs had his fair share of time on the bench. Heโs missed 204 games over eight seasons, and last yearโs knee injury limited him to 39 games. Itโs like the basketball gods have it out for him! Meanwhile, George played 74 games last season, his best since 2019. So, fingers crossed he stays healthy this year.
The Sixers are gearing up to tip off the 2024-25 season against the Bucks on October 23. Will George and Embiid be ready to go full throttle? Only time will tell. But hereโs a thought: Could this cautious approach actually be the key to unlocking a deep playoff run?
