Report: Paul George likely to miss 2014-2015 season after freak leg injury

ESPN is reporting that, Paul George, who suffered a devastating leg injury during the Team USA intra-squad scrimmage Friday night, underwent successful surgery and will likely miss the entire 2014-15 season.

Sources close to the situation told ESPN that while there was no additional damage besides the fractures, doctors believe George likely will miss all of next season, though no official prognosis has been given.

George went up for a routine defensively play and landed awkwardly on the stanchion behind the basket during Team USA scrimmage played Friday night . There are photos that show that the stanchion's at the Thomas and Mack center ,where the game was played , are about 2 feett closer to the basket than NBA regulation (seen below)

Players react to Paul George injury on twitter

Wtf

— Roy Hibbert (@Hoya2aPacer) August 2, 2014

Minor setback for a major comeback PG.

— Kevin Ware (@5Juice) 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

Thoughts and prayers going out to @Paul_George24. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) 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

Statement from Larry Bird about Paul George: pic.twitter.com/xIRjSqxuwJ

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) 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

Get well soon big paul george. Much love. I kno u will come back stronger.

— SHAQ (@SHAQ) August 2, 2014

Prayers go out to @Paul_George24 and his family! Keep ya head up G!

— James Harden (@JHarden13) August 2, 2014

Everybody pray for my bro @Paul_George24 and wish him a speedy recovery...Luv ya bro !!

— John Wall (@John_Wall) August 2, 2014

Prayers up to @Paul_George24 hate to see that happen to anyone.

— Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin32) August 2, 2014

Pray for PG and his family! Pray for the Doctors overseeing his recovery and that he comes back stronger than before. #USA

— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) August 2, 2014

Paul George suffers gruesome foot injury during USA Basketball scrimmage

In tonight's Team USA scrimmage Paul George suffered a gruesome lower leg injury defending a routine fastbreak. The injury seems to be significant .

Shortly after Team USA Coach Mike Krzyzewski called to end the game out of respect for George .


Here's a video of the play (Warning video is graphic)

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