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Paul George looks like he broke an ankle /leg /looked awful

The Thriller said:
No, I do not believe he had an underlying health issue.

Accident. I wouldn't call it that freak either. There's so much clutter on the sidelines. I'm surprised utterly surprised that more players don't get injured by crashing into the platforms, camera men, and rich fans who aren't even paying attention to the game to move the hell out of the way.
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It was practically a World War I mine field out there.

Speaking of, u should visit one.
 
finally was able to see the video. man, this sucks.

this is how i see it. i'm sure he will comeback. but problem is he will lose some explosion and will change him psychologically. he will be out for a full season and when he comes back year after he won't look the same. so 2 years of prime will be lost basically.

that's just too bad. i was still secretly hoping for this kid to take that next step offensively.
 
QuinSnydersHair said:
This is a little much.
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Says the person who has never seen any serious injury in person.

I remember people hearing rows and rows up Ware's bone crunching.

I wouldn't be surprised if there was a similar sound from George's leg.

It's disturbing to say the least.

My best friend in high school was running against Payson high when a guy came down low and crunched his leg. The sound and look was disturbing.

For people who haven't experienced this, I can definitely understand your lack of empathy. For those of you who have, I think we all know, it's disturbing to watch and especially, to hear.
 
The Thriller said:
Says the person who has never seen any serious injury in person.

I remember people hearing rows and rows up Ware's bone crunching.

I wouldn't be surprised if there was a similar sound from George's leg.

It's disturbing to say the least.

My best friend in high school was running against Payson high when a guy came down low and crunched his leg. The sound and look was disturbing.

For people who haven't experienced this, I can definitely understand your lack of empathy. For those of you who have, I think we all know, it's disturbing to watch and especially, to hear.
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I've had a similar injury...I think people crying about it is a bit much.
 
Hantlers said:
I've had a similar injury...I think people crying about it is a bit much.
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Finally someone went first and I'm not the douchebag.

From a pain factor I'm told muscle injuries are way worse than any broken bone because of some nerves and stuff.

But I haven't been able to confirm that *knock on wood*
 
He was crying because, for all they knew and know, his career could have just ended right in front of them. Boys don't cry though. MAN UP.
 
BTP said:
Finally someone went first and I'm not the douchebag.

From a pain factor I'm told muscle injuries are way worse than any broken bone because of some nerves and stuff.

But I haven't been able to confirm that *knock on wood*
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Paul George wasn't crying, and it would've been fine if he was. I just think Irving bawling is a bit much, that's all.
 
crying a little bit is one thing, but to be like bawling in his fathers arms is a lot of show.
 
I agree that people need to get a grip. Twitter is awash with prayers for Paul George, both from random people and his NBA colleagues. The dude isn't dying, nor is he even remotely close to having his life in danger. He broke his freaking leg is all.

And even if he never plays another game in the NBA, he will have made around 90 million dollars. I think the dude with be alright.
 
Hantlers said:
I've had a similar injury...I think people crying about it is a bit much.
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Of course. Because

A The people suffering the injury usually go into shock.
B Your career didn't depend on your body.

I think Kyrie crying probably was a bit much. But look at the other player reactions. Having seen and heard this type of injury I can tell you that although I didn't cry I was shaken and lost all interest in playing the game for a while.

If people want to pray for George let them. If our beloved Mr Max had suffered the exact same injury, would you be making fun of Indy fans praying for Hayward?

If they want to pray for it to rain doughnuts, why not? What do some of you have against prayer?
 
The Thriller said:
Says the person who has never seen any serious injury in person.

I remember people hearing rows and rows up Ware's bone crunching.

I wouldn't be surprised if there was a similar sound from George's leg.

It's disturbing to say the least.

My best friend in high school was running against Payson high when a guy came down low and crunched his leg. The sound and look was disturbing.

For people who haven't experienced this, I can definitely understand your lack of empathy. For those of you who have, I think we all know, it's disturbing to watch and especially, to hear.
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Another Thriller rant. Where to begin. I love your assumption that I've never seen anything like this in person but I can't say that I'm surprised.

I won't ******** you and say I have when I haven't. But I also know how I would generally react in this situation if I had seen it. I know that because I've been through much worse (dealing with my brother's suicide for one) and have perspective. This wasn't the JFK assassination. This wasn't Kyrie Irving's mom being bludgeoned before his very eyes. It was a basketball player who is getting 90 million in guaranteed money (should his career be over) breaking a leg that in due time should heal just fine. So much so that he may be able to sign another 90M contract. So knowing that, to watch a grown man bawling like Irving did is a bit much for me. This doesn't mean I don't have empathy. I feel awful for George. It means I'm not a 14 year old girl in 1964 in the front row of Shea Stadium, screaming, bawling and passing out over the fact that the Beatles just walked out on stage.
 
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Just watched the video. Really getting sick of these injuries, and most of them seem to come from things that aren't related to play but trying to avoid things like the beam, or running into cameramen.
 
Avery said:
Tibia/fibula break. A clean break, but I maintain he could be back by the All-Star break depending on his rehab. It's possible that they may hold him out for the year especially if Indiana is meddling and PG can only come back at 80%. The worry about rushing back is him putting additional pressure on the knee to compensate for the leg's integrity and ripping up his ACL which would be even worse.

Part of the reason he handled it so well is shock, but even prior to that, he manned up.
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Packers offensive tackle Derrick Sherrod had a tib/fib fracture and he hasn't played in almost 3 years. Every one is different, and basketball and football are completely different sports. . . But it might not be that simple to recover from.
 
Ellis269 said:
Packers offensive tackle Derrick Sherrod had a tib/fib fracture and he hasn't played in almost 3 years. Every one is different, and basketball and football are completely different sports. . . But it might not be that simple to recover from.
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Also offensive tackles usually carry more weight on thier legs than nba wing players
 
fishonjazz said:
Also offensive tackles usually carry more weight on thier legs than nba wing players
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That's true, but the point is that he can't play basketball until he can bear weight on it in game situations. Depending on his recovery, that might never happen. Sherrod has 100 lbs on George, but he's never had to run or jump like him in his life.

I really hope that this unfortunate injury leads to a complete restructuring of the arena playing space. These guys are so athletic, that they need more room. While these types of injuries are rare, they're not rate enough. Nerlens Noel (the perceived #1 pick in the draft at the time) blew out his knee in almost the exact same way. The fact that it happened to a $90 million Max player should get the league to rethink their floor space and what kind of investment their players are for them.
 
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