Paul George takes ‘full duty’ after 25-game suspension for anti-drug violation

Paul George, who already missed the 76ers’ first 12 video games of the season whereas recovering from surgical procedure on his left knee, will probably be sidelined for almost two months for violating the NBA’s anti-drug program

Philadelphia 76ers ahead Paul George has been suspended with out pay for 25 video games by the NBA on Saturday, January 31 (Sunday, February 1, Manila time), for violating the phrases of the league’s anti-drug program.

George’s suspension started as 76ers claimed a 124-114 win over the New Orleans Pelicans with out him on Saturday. He’s eligible to return to motion on March 25.

“Over the previous few years, I’ve mentioned the significance of psychological well being, and in the midst of not too long ago searching for therapy for a difficulty of my very own, I made the error of taking an improper medicine,” George mentioned in a press release to ESPN.

“I take full duty for my actions and apologize to the Sixers group, my teammates, and the Philly followers for my poor resolution making throughout this course of.”

“I’m centered on utilizing this time to be sure that my thoughts and physique are in the perfect situation to assist the group after I return.”

George, 35, is averaging 16.0 factors, 5.1 rebounds, and three.7 assists in 27 video games (all begins) this season. He missed the primary 12 video games whereas recovering from offseason surgical procedure on his left knee.

A nine-time All-Star, George was restricted to 41 video games in 2024-25 within the first season of his four-year, $212 million contract he signed with the Sixers.

George has profession averages of 20.5 factors, 6.2 rebounds, and three.7 assists in 935 video games (887 begins) with the Indiana Pacers (2010-17), Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder (2017-19), Los Angeles Clippers (2019-24) and Sixers. – Rappler.com