All season long he wasn't afraid to contest shots or dive for loose balls. Allowing his injury to prevent him from rejoining Team USA would have been a serious departure from what we've come to know of Paul George.
During the dog days of winter, Paul George appeared tired and worn out. Back then, he was leading the Indiana Pacers in total minutes played while attempting to reacquaint himself with the rigors of an 82-game season. Recall that back on January 15, he had to exit the game during the fourth-quarter against the Washington Wizards due to tightness behind his right knee.