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Paul George Injury: Updates on Pacers Star's Ankle, Back and Return

Scott PolacekNov 25, 2016

Indiana Pacers playmaker Paul George had been out since Nov. 25 as he recovered from a sore back and ankle. However, he is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

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George suffered an ankle injury earlier in the season and missed the majority of the 2014-15 campaign with a gruesome leg injury.

However, he played 81 games last season and averaged 23.1 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game as Indiana's leader on the floor.

When healthy, George is one of the best players in the league. He is a three-time All-Star, three-time member of the NBA All-Defensive Team, three-time member of the All-NBA Third Team and Indiana's best option on both ends of the floor.