NBA Fans React To 76ers Paul George Announcement

The Philadelphia 76ers announced an update on Paul George.

Feb 5, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) removes his jersey to sign for fans after the Clippers defeated the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

On Monday evening, Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George suffered an injury scare in the team's preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks.

The nine-time NBA All-Star did not return for the remainder of the game.

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On Tuesday, the 76ers have announced an update on their superstar forward.

Via ESPN's Shams Charania: "Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George has a bone bruise and no structural damage to his left knee and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week, team says."

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George has a bone bruise and no structural damage to his left knee and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week, team says. pic.twitter.com/1Jhuuig17X

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 15, 2024

Many fans have reacted to the news.

@DrJesseMorse: "Great news.

This could have been much worse."

Great news.

This could have been much worse.

— Jesse Morse, MD (@DrJesseMorse) October 15, 2024

@30problemz: "This is best case scenario"

This is best case scenario

— 30🅿️roblemz (@30problemz) October 15, 2024

@LonzoMuse2: "Sixers can't stay healthy even in the preseason"

Sixers can't stay healthy even in the preseason

— Lonzo Muse (@LonzoMuse2) October 15, 2024

@DertTheSequel: "A bone bruise can mean anything btw. It could be one month or it could the entire season. I just can't believe Paul George got hurt in preseason. We didn't even make it to regular season"

A bone bruise can mean anything btw. It could be one month or it could the entire season. I just can't believe Paul George got hurt in preseason. We didn't even make it to regular season https://t.co/JQnpm876aZ

— Dert2 (🇷C4️⃣ 🟰🐐) (@DertTheSequel) October 15, 2024

Josh Lloyd: "Ok, so out for opening night"

Ok, so out for opening night https://t.co/WUI3FXwTuK

— Josh Lloyd (@redrock_bball) October 15, 2024

@grizzglazer24: "Honestly better than I thought"

Honestly better than I thought https://t.co/OEvMvGSa9L

— BaconFace24🐻〽️ (@grizzglazer24) October 15, 2024

@eyejustkantbro: "The fact that something happening with that team injury related ALREADY is comedy"

The fact that something happening with that team injury related ALREADY is comedy https://t.co/SjaK49GLIf

— Dave (@eyejustkantbro) October 15, 2024

George had spent the previous five years with the Los Angeles Clippers before signing with the 76ers over the offseason.

The former Fresno State star finished last year with averages of 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field and 41.3% from the three-point range in 74 games.

Oct 14, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The 76ers will play their first game of the 2024-25 regular season on October 23 when they host the Milwaukee Bucks.