Paul George injury: 76ers star undergoes arthroscopic procedure, knee will be re-evaluated before camp
Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee after suffering an injury in recent training, the team announced. George is expected to start a rehabilitation program and will be reassessed before the training camp start.
“Today, Paul George has undergone a successful arthroscopic procedure on his left knee to treat an injury suffered in recent training,” the 76ers said in a statement. The procedure was carried out by Dr. Jonathan L. Glashow at the Nyu – Langone Sports Medicine OrthopeDic Center. George will now start a rehabilitation program and his progress will be monitored regularly. It will be reassessed before the start of the training camp. “”
George, 35, signed a $ 211 million contract over four years with the 76ers last summer. In his first season as a member of the 76ers, George collected an average of 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists in just 41 games with the team. George’s 16.2 points per game have been his lowest since the 2014-15 season when he appeared in six games with the Indiana Pacers.
The 76ers closed George with less than a month remaining In the regular season after receiving injections in its left adductor muscle and left knee. ESPN reported in March that George had injections of pain relievers for five consecutive games before the NBA stars break. George played last season with various injuries, including the evils of the groin, fingers and knees.
With George missing more than half of the season and the star center Joel Embiid appeared in 19 games, the 76ers finished 24-58 – good enough for the 13th of the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia received luck during the Lottery of the NBA of the May NBA and jumped all the way to choose No. 3 – which was used to write the Baylor VJ Edgecombe star goalkeeper.
