6:04 AM EDT 3/24/2015
Paul George, 24, who plays the small forward and shooting guard positions for the Indiana Pacers, suffered a compound fracture of both bones in his lower right leg during off-season while trying out for the national team to be then sent to compete at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain. During a scrimmage game, he landed awkwardly at the base of a basket stanchion. He underwent surgery and had to be hospitalized for about three days. While no official prognosis has been given, doctors then said he will likely miss the entire next season.Read more