Paul George, Julius Randle talk about their injuries, rehab (Photo)
By Sam Richmond
Indiana Pacers forward Paul George gave Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle some advice on rehabbing his leg on Sunday.
Unfortunately for NBA fans everywhere, Indiana Pacers forward Paul George and Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle are out for the rest of the season with each previously suffering a broken leg.
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George suffered his injury this summer during a Team USA scrimmage in one of the most gruesome-looking injuries seen in sports. Randle, a rookie out of Kentucky, broke his leg in the first game of his NBA career.
While the stories of Randle’s and George’s injuries are undoubtedly sad, it appears their pain has brought them together.
The two were spotted talking on Sunday after the Lakers and Pacers played, with George giving the rookies tips about the rehabilitation process.
Paul George giving Julius Randle some nice tips on rehabbing and building confidence back. Rook asking good questions pic.twitter.com/jkuKtxyyIM
— Dave Shore (@Dave_Shore) January 5, 2015
Perhaps the coolest part of this story is that rookie sought out the veteran.
Happening right now outside #Pacers locker room, #Lakers rookie Julius Randle asked Paul George to come out & talk. Both out for season
— Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) January 5, 2015
More on Randle seeking out Paul George after the game. Randle had team security ask for PG. Randle wanted to ask abt the rehab process
— Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) January 5, 2015
Randle will undergo foot surgery on Tuesday. Told PG he was feeling pain while rehabbing. PG responded: "You want that."
— Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) January 5, 2015
Those are exactly the types of attitudes one would want to see from these players. It’s great that George is willing to take some time out of his day to help out a young rookie and it’s also great that Randle is so dedicated to his rehab that he was willing to seek out George.
It sure will be exciting to have these two back on the court next season.
George is one of the most promising young players in the league, as he’s already a definite star at just 24 years old. He averaged 21.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, while leading the Pacers to their second straight Eastern Conference Finals appearance last season. Indiana drafted him with the No. 10 pick in the 2010 NBA Draft.
The Lakers drafted Randle with the No. 7 pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. He averaged 15 points and 10.4 rebounds per game during his lone collegiate season.
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