NBA fans react to 76ers Paul George announcement

On Monday night: 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.

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

Via Shams Charania of ESPN: “Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George has a bone bruise and no structural damage to his left knee and will be reevaluated in about a week, team says.”

Many fans reacted to the news.

@DrJesseMorse: “Great news.

This could have been much worse.

@30problemz: “That’s the best scenario”

@LonzoMuse2: “Sixers can’t even stay healthy in preseason”

@DertTheSequel: “By the way, a bone bruise can mean anything. It could last a month or the entire season. I just can’t believe Paul George got hurt in the preseason. We didn’t even make it to the regular season.”

Josh Lloyd: “Okay, so out for opening night”

@grizzglazer24: “Honestly better than I thought”

@eyejustkantbro: “The fact that anything is ALREADY related to the team’s injury is a comedy.”

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

The former Fresno State star finished last year averaging 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field and 41 Shot .3% from three-point range.

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