Published 04/05/2023, 12:17 AM EDT
Every sport has the risk of injuries, and basketball is no stranger to career-altering injuries. In some cases, the player’s road to recovery from the injury often turns out to be an inspiring story. The Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George is currently recovering from an injury he sustained during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, there’s another PG recovery story from 2014 that involves the Clippers star’s undying effort and his strong bond with boxing sensation Floyd Mayweather.
In 2014, George represented the Indiana Pacers, and he played an influential role in a young and energetic team. His game consistently improved and he led the Pacers deep into the postseason on multiple occasions. However, in August 2014, he sustained two fractures in his right leg in a terrifying fall on the court. The star had a long road to recovery. He eventually returned to the hardwood in April 2015, but there’s an inspiring story of friendship ingrained in it.
Paul George and Floyd Mayweather’s bond
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Paul George is the latest entrant in the YouTube podcast space with his show Podcast P. In the recent episode of the show, George spoke about his injuries. While discussing his recovery from 2014, he revealed an interesting story about Mayweather and their bond. He said, “I was in the hospital for a week. Floyd [Mayweather] was there everyday.”
The friendship between the legendary boxer and George dates long back to their youth and the fans spotted the superstar several times on the courtside cheering for PG. Moreover, he even dedicated an Instagram post for the Clippers star in 2021 for his recovery.
However, the 2014 story took center stage again after the podcast. A Twitter page shared PG’s line in a tweet and thousands of fans flooded in with reactions.
One user said, “Man they were winning the chip that year. PG got me into basketball. I damn near cried I was watching it live I almost threw up when he broke his ankle.”
Fan love for PG
In response to the tweet, fans swarmed the comments sections expressing their take on the star’s friendship. Following are some reactions from NBA Twitter.
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The Clippers are currently the 5th seed of the Western Conference. The league stepped into the last week of regular season and the Clippers need to win all their games to secure the playoff spot.
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What do you make of Floyd Mayweather and Paul George’s friendship? Let us know in the comments below.
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