Paul George on not getting honored by Pacers: I've never gotten a tribute video since I've been going back to Indiana and that was eight years ago
While he was unable to play in the game due to injury, and obviously not his first time back in Indiana, it was peculiar that the Pacers didn't at least acknowledge their former star. However, according to George in a candid interview with Sixers Wire, this isn't anything new. "I'm not sure, you know?" George said of the lack of acknowledgment from the Pacers. "We were joking with the guys, and they were like, you know, ‘Do you still get a tribute video when you go to Indiana?’ I was like ‘I've never gotten a tribute video since I've been going back to Indiana’ and that was eight years ago. It does, you know, it sucks. I think the way things played out still holds a grudge to them and they don't realize the great runs we had in the time I was there."
Source: Sixers Wire
What's the buzz on Twitter?
Followed up on a story by @Ky_Carlin of Sixers Wire. Paul George expressed to Ky some dismay over the fact that he hasn't been honored as some other players have on returns to Indy. Per a league source, the Pacers' front office sees his concerns and intends to reach out to him - 8:39 PM
From Nick Nurse's pregame availability:
On Paul George's injury, the days ahead and Joel Embiid @OnPattison ⬇️
onpattison.com/news/2025/jan/… - 7:06 PM
Nick Nurse thinks Paul George is day-to-day. “It’s not going to be super long.” - 5:50 PM
Paul George update from Sixers:
Imaging revealed an injury to the extensor tendon in his left pinkie finger. Timeline to return will be determined in the coming days. - 5:48 PM
Paul George underwent an MRI and ultrasound, which revealed an injury to the extensor tendon in his left fifth finger.
George’s return to play will be determined in the coming days. - 5:48 PM
The Sixers say Paul George underwent an MRI and ultrasound, which revealed an injury to the extensor tendon in his left fifth finger, and that his return to play will be determined in the coming days. - 5:48 PM
Paul George underwent an MRI and ultrasound, which revealed an injury to the extensor tendon in his left fifth finger, the Sixers say.
George’s return to play will be determined in the coming days. - 5:48 PM
Paul George underwent an MRI and ultrasound, which revealed an injury to the extensor tendon in his left fifth finger.
George’s return to play will be determined in the coming days. - 5:47 PM
Sixers injury report for tonight's game against the Lakers:
OUT: Joel Embiid (left knee), Paul George (left finger sprain), Andre Drummond (left toe), Caleb Martin (right hip), KJ Martin (left foot), Jared McCain (left knee).
PROBABLE: Guerschon Yabusele (right knee swelling). - 11:43 AM
“Just the acknowledgment would have been appreciated, but it is what it is. They're salty that I left and I thought I left for the right reasons for myself."
Paul George is upset with the Pacers for the lack of acknowledgment #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n… via @SixersWire - 10:19 PM
More on this storyline
After seeing published comments from Paul George lamenting the fact he hasn't been extensively honored for his contributions to the Indiana Pacers when he's returned to Gainbridge Fieldhouse with other teams, the Pacers' front office intends to reach out to George and will look to honor his accomplishments in future returns, a league source told IndyStar. -via Indianapolis Star / January 28, 2025
Austin Krell: Paul George will be re-evaluated tomorrow to get a better sense of his return, a Sixers spokesperson told @OnPattison. -via Twitter @NBAKrell / January 28, 2025
Adam Aaronson: From Sixers: Paul George underwent an MRI and ultrasound, which revealed an injury to the extensor tendon in his left fifth finger. George’s return to play will be determined in the coming days. -via Twitter @SixersAdam / January 28, 2025
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