Some debate has pervaded the basketball world after Paul George's brutal compound leg fracture at a Team USA scrimmage not only knocked him out of the 2014 FIBA World Cup, but also made any appearance during the 2014-15 NBA season extremely doubtful.
Should star players suit up for international competitions, or should they treasure their NBA experiences and avoid setting themselves up for rising injury risks?
If it helps you make up your mind, George himself would like to weigh in. During a press conference, the All-Star small forward told the world he viewed this as a freak accident:
In the rising star's mind, this isn't the result of overexertion with Team USA. He's not going to blame the squad for having the team play on a court which featured a stanchion a bit too close to the baseline.
This was a freak accident. It could've happened to anyone at any time.
Injuries are an inherent risk when playing a physically tolling sport like basketball, and this just as easily could've taken place during an NBA game, in which case the outcry would have been far les ...
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