{"id":875176,"date":"2025-10-02T21:36:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T02:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/02\/paul-george-finally-ends-familys-concerns-after-confirming-health-status-at-76ers-media-day\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T21:36:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T02:36:13","slug":"paul-george-finally-ends-familys-concerns-after-confirming-health-status-at-76ers-media-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/02\/paul-george-finally-ends-familys-concerns-after-confirming-health-status-at-76ers-media-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Paul George Finally Ends Family\u2019s Concerns After Confirming Health Status at 76ers Media Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Basketball <\/p>\n<div data-athlete=\"false\">\n<p data-athlete=\"false\">There is one franchise in the NBA universe that is desperately praying to the basketball gods. Every team is doing it to be honest, but the Philadelphia 76ers\u2026 they truly need a miracle. A skinny Joel Embiid hasn\u2019t been wearing the blue and gray for scrimmages. And Paul George? Well, the arthroscopic left knee surgery will keep him away for a while. However, there is hope.<\/p>\n<div data-new-ad=\"false\" id=\"player_stn-player__Dybik\"><svg style=\"height:28px;width:28px\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" viewBox=\"0 0 250 250\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M125.167 229.333C182.698 229.333 229.333 182.698 229.333 125.167C229.333 67.6354 182.698 21 125.167 21C67.6354 21 21 67.6354 21 125.167C21 182.698 67.6354 229.333 125.167 229.333Z\" fill=\"#F75454\" stroke=\"#F4C7CD\" stroke-width=\"20.8333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M107.007 125.083V100.625L128.19 112.855L149.371 125.083L128.189 137.312L107.007 149.541V125.083Z\" fill=\"#F5D3D6\" stroke=\"#F6D2D6\" stroke-width=\"28.2429\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/p>\n<div data-content=\"Watch What\u2019s Trending Now!\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M7.14967 0.291147C4.4248 0.931139 2.0749 2.76815 0.87496 5.22146C0.21249 6.5607 0 7.48514 0 9.04956C0 10.3533 0 10.377 0.287487 10.377C0.449979 10.377 0.762465 10.1873 1.03745 9.92659C1.46243 9.51178 1.49993 9.41696 1.62492 8.38587C1.98741 5.35183 4.06231 2.86297 7.02467 1.95039C7.79964 1.71335 8.17462 1.66595 9.56206 1.66595C10.9245 1.66595 11.312 1.71335 11.9619 1.93853C14.3368 2.74445 16.1743 4.4748 17.0367 6.73848C17.2617 7.36662 17.3117 7.72217 17.3117 9.07327C17.3117 10.4481 17.2742 10.7799 17.0242 11.4436C16.1743 13.6717 14.2493 15.485 11.9869 16.1961C11.1995 16.4332 10.8245 16.4806 9.43706 16.4806C8.06213 16.4806 7.68714 16.4332 6.99968 16.1961C5.37475 15.651 3.89982 14.5843 2.99986 13.3162L2.48739 12.5814L3.96232 11.1829L5.43725 9.78437L7.06217 11.3251C7.96213 12.1666 8.77459 12.8658 8.87459 12.8658C8.97458 12.8658 10.112 11.8703 11.3995 10.6495L13.7494 8.42142V9.16808V9.90289H14.5618H15.3743L15.3493 7.9118L15.3118 5.93256L13.1494 5.89701L10.987 5.8733L11.0245 6.60811L11.062 7.35477L11.787 7.41403L12.4994 7.47328L10.7245 9.16808L8.93709 10.851L7.24966 9.25104C6.32471 8.37401 5.51225 7.65106 5.43725 7.65106C5.23726 7.65106 0.624971 12.0836 0.624971 12.2732C0.624971 12.5932 1.44993 14.0154 2.0624 14.7502C3.16235 16.0776 4.78728 17.1324 6.62469 17.725C7.24966 17.9265 7.83714 17.9976 9.12458 18.045C10.5995 18.1043 10.962 18.0806 11.8745 17.8554C15.2243 17.0258 17.9117 14.5013 18.7491 11.3725C19.0616 10.2229 19.0866 8.24365 18.7991 7.02292C18.3867 5.22146 17.1242 3.30148 15.5493 2.05705C14.6743 1.3578 12.8869 0.516329 11.737 0.25559C10.6245 -0.00514603 8.34961 0.0185566 7.14967 0.291147Z\" fill=\"var(--es-primary-700)\" \/><\/svg><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Watch What\u2019s Trending Now!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-athlete=\"false\">Take a step back in time. The Athletic\u2019s Zach Harper reported that PG13 had left knee surgery in July, and the team will re-evaluate him before training camp, leaving his return uncertain. Harper highlighted that George has played only 304 games in six seasons, averaging just over 50 per year. With the Sixers, it\u2019s safer to brace for setbacks while hoping for the best.<\/p>\n<p data-athlete=\"false\">Looks like Harper\u2019s words came true. Addressing the media on Friday, the veteran point guard shared his latest health updates, claiming that he is fit enough for everything but full-contact training only. Paul George: <strong><em>\u201cI won\u2019t be, I don\u2019t think, a part of camp going into it, but I do have a voice in being a part of the team to help the young guys\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/strong> PG also added that he\u2019s feeling good, but he has to work his way back to the court from the injury. George said he can do almost everything except full contact. He\u2019s right there, just needs a bit more time.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-article=\"true\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-athlete=\"false\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/nba-active-basketball-news-paul-george-replacement-remains-in-murky-waters-as-worst-awaits-for-philadelphia-76ers-says-insider-quentin-grimes\/?utm_medium=website&#038;utm_source=website_internal&#038;utm_campaign=web_link_1\" target=\"_self\">Adding PG13 to the Sixers roster never guaranteed a title run<\/a>. Even with Joel Embiid leading The Process and Tyrese Maxey thriving, injuries always loomed largest. Embiid\u2019s absences weighed heavily on the team, and George\u2019s addition did little to shift the balance. The Sixers\u2019 health struggles snowballed into a nightmare, compounding questions around chemistry and durability.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-article=\"true\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-athlete=\"false\">The power trio managed only 112 combined games, with just 15 together on the court. PG is likely to miss training camp and the entire preseason, keeping Philly\u2019s new hope sidelined. Last season, George averaged a career-low 16.2 points per game since 2011, though he still contributed 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists. Injuries stole 41 games, leaving fans to wonder if his spark faded too soon.<\/p>\n<p data-athlete=\"false\">Well, let\u2019s not forget the struggles of adjusting to a new system. George had been the face of the LA Clippers for six seasons before moving to Philly. Most importantly, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/tag\/paul-george\/?utm_medium=website&#038;utm_source=website_internal&#038;utm_campaign=web_link_2\" target=\"_self\">Paul George<\/a> understands the urgency and believes that he\u2019s off to a better season this upcoming 2025-26 NBA season.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=essentiallysports.com?utm_medium=website&#038;utm_source=website_internal&#038;utm_campaign=web_link_2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Basketball Paul George sends a clear message to Philly fans on media day<\/h2>\n<p data-athlete=\"false\"><em>\u201cFor me coming into this, I know the situation, I know where I\u2019m needed, and I\u2019m comfortable within the locker room, coaching staff, and front office. I know what role I can play as a veteran and a leader in developing our young guys and getting them as prepared as possible,\u201d<\/em> George shared.<\/p>\n<p data-athlete=\"false\">Last year was chaotic, and moving to Philadelphia felt like a leap of faith, but now everything is settled. Paul George knows where his family will live, where the kids will go to school, and what house they\u2019ll stay in. With familiar teammates and coaching staff, relationships are built, routines are steady, and another year together promises sharper efficiency and stronger chemistry.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<p><img title=\"basketball\" id=\"img-tag-node-img-loader-0\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/USATSI_25403216-e1741031242897.jpg?width=600\" fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"basketball article-image\"><\/p><figcaption>\n<p>via Imago<\/p>\n<p><span tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" style=\"margin-right:10px\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_410_56530)\"><path d=\"M7.0013 12.8334C10.223 12.8334 12.8346 10.2217 12.8346 7.00008C12.8346 3.77842 10.223 1.16675 7.0013 1.16675C3.77964 1.16675 1.16797 3.77842 1.16797 7.00008C1.16797 10.2217 3.77964 12.8334 7.0013 12.8334Z\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M7 9.33333V7\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M7 4.66675H7.00667\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/g><defs><clipPath id=\"clip0_410_56530\"><rect width=\"14\" height=\"14\" fill=\"white\" \/><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-athlete=\"false\"><em>\u201cI definitely feel more prepared going into the season, with a better understanding of the fit and role. Last year was a challenge,\u201d<\/em> PG13 added. <em>\u201cIt was tough trying to play at 80\u201385% while learning a new system. A new offense, new players, and a coach who runs things differently. It was rough, a tough year.\u201d<\/em> Therefore,<strong><em> \u201cGoing into this season, I understand where I\u2019m at, what to expect, and over time, you\u2019ll get better, understand, and develop your style. I think I\u2019m off to a better start this season.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-article=\"true\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-athlete=\"false\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/category\/nba\/philadelphia-76ers\/?utm_medium=website&#038;utm_source=website_internal&#038;utm_campaign=web_link_2\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia 76ers<\/a> are walking a tightrope between hope and heartbreak. Injuries have stolen momentum, and the power trio barely touched the floor together. Yet Paul George is back in the mix, almost ready, and finally settled in. With familiar faces, clearer roles, and lessons learned, Philly\u2019s stars are poised to turn chaos into chemistry. This season, the 76ers aim to rewrite their story, and there is no doubt that they have the players to do so, even if the lack of fitness has been constant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/nba-active-basketball-news-paul-george-finally-ends-family-s-concerns-after-confirming-health-status-at-philadelphia-76ers-media-day\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a> Yuri Coby<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Basketball There is one franchise in the NBA universe that is desperately praying to the basketball gods. Every team is doing it to be honest, but the Philadelphia 76ers\u2026 they truly need a miracle. A skinny Joel Embiid hasn\u2019t been wearing the blue and gray for scrimmages. And Paul George? 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