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Paul George Says He Can Return For Playoffs

Paul George cleared to put weight on injured leg

It seems a little far fetched to believe that Paul George will be back in time for the playoffs, but the 2x NBA All Star is hopeful he can do just that.

Via CBS Sports

“Everything happens for a reason,” George said. “It gave me a chance to be in the weight room and spend some time there. I’ve got to use this as a blessing. It’s tough to say you got hurt for a reason, but I honestly think I did. Now everything is starting to come back for me. I’m feeling great. I’ve been cleared to be in the weight room and work out. That’s been keeping me positive and sane.”

George said he will not travel with the Pacers early in the season, but is likely to do so on most of the road trips later. He reiterated his hope that he might come back at the end of the upcoming season, although the Pacers as an organization are operating under the assumption he won’t.

“It’s very possible that I can play (this season),” George said. “I’ve talked to all the guys and said, ‘Man, you guys have to get in the playoffs. That’s the best chance I’ve got of coming back and playing this year.’ I’ve already got it in mind that I could miss this whole year. I’m come to peace with that, but I’d love to be able to come back and play again.”

George has been cleared to lift weights and at the Pacers Media Day he was walking around without crutches so his recovery seems to be moving a long rather quickly. At the end of the day as gruesome as it looked it was only a broken leg. With his positive attitude and strong work ethic he might be able to come back and help his team in the post season. If they can make it there without him.

 

 

 

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