The Los Angeles Clippers suffered a tough blow to their team in their last game.
All-Star forward Paul George went up for a rebound and fell awkwardly on his knee.
The star left the game and did not return, also he was seen leaving the arena on crutches.
Luckily the injury appears not to be as bad as it looked.
George has been diagnosed with a sprained right knee.
Adrian Wojnarowski states George is expected to be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
ESPN Sources: After imaging today, Clippers star Paul George has a sprained right knee and will be re-evaluated in 2-to-3 weeks. pic.twitter.com/jgYytDarfs
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 22, 2023
Believe it or not, this seems like the best-case scenario for how George went down.
He should still be able to return in time for the playoffs, assuming the Clippers make it.
George is one of the most valuable players on the Clippers’ roster.
He was their only All-Star this year and is a force on both ends of the floor.
For the season, George is averaging 23.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists.
The Clippers do not have another player that can step in and fill his role.
It must be a collective effort by them to pick up the slack while George is out.
One player that will be under more pressure is Kawhi Leonard.
He is the best player on the team and he came to LA to win a championship.
Leonard has not come close to that goal, and the furthest the Clippers got in the playoffs was when Leonard got hurt.
The Clippers’ Finals chances seem to be significantly hindered by the loss of George.
But, if they can get into the playoffs and get George back, anything can happen.
