Twitter Reaction: George suffers nasty injury

Tim and Sid shares where they were when they heard and saw what happened to Paul George and how horrified it left them.

Sportsnet Staff August 1, 2014, 11:51 PM

Paul George suffered a gruesome injury during a U.S.A. Basketball exhibition on Friday that saw his right leg essentially snap in half. Here’s how twitter reacted.

Thanks everybody for the love and support.. I'll be ok and be back better than ever!!! Love y'all!! #YoungTrece

— Paul George (@Yg_Trece) August 2, 2014

Former Louisville guard Kevin Ware and Golden State Warrior point guard Shaun Livingston both suffered similar injuries and sent their thoughts and prayers to the Indiana Pacers superstar.

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I know people are in shock from Paul George's injury. He will be able to bounce back bc he has a warrior mentality.

— Shaun Livingston (@ShaunLivingston) August 2, 2014

I said the same about Derrick Rose. They both have youth on their side and sometimes these injuries can make you

— Shaun Livingston (@ShaunLivingston) August 2, 2014

Other members of the basketball community also weighed in and sent their best wishes.

Prayers go out to my bro @Paul_George24 & his family. Sad day!

— DeMar DeRozan (@DeMar_DeRozan) August 2, 2014

All you need to know about the seriousness of Paul George's injury is that I'm looking at Kyrie Irving sobbing,crying in his Dads arms.

— MarkJonesESPN (@MarkJonesESPN) August 2, 2014

If you're making fun of Kyrie Irving for crying over Paul George's injury, log off sports forever.

— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) August 2, 2014

Sick to my stomach for Paul George. He's tough as nails though. He'll be back big time.

— Steve Nash (@SteveNash) August 2, 2014

Statement from Larry Bird about Paul George: pic.twitter.com/xIRjSqxuwJ

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 2, 2014

Man just landed and got a message about @Paul_George24. Made me immediately sick to my stomach!! Praying for u a speedy recovery homie!!!

— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 2, 2014

Prayers for Paul George

— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) August 2, 2014

Praying for my little bro @Paul_George24

— Rudy Gay (@RudyGay) August 2, 2014

Wow…just saw the Paul George injury!! Devastating! Horrific!!

— Leo Rautins (@LeoRautins) August 2, 2014

Sad thing is, this can happen anytime – I've seen this from the pro's to kids at BBall camp!

— Leo Rautins (@LeoRautins) August 2, 2014

Praying for @Paul_George24 for not only the player he is but the person he is. Injuries are thee toughest part of sports

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) August 2, 2014

Everybody pray for my bro @Paul_George24 and wish him a speedy recovery…Luv ya bro !!

— John Wall (@JohnWall) August 2, 2014

God bless u my brother @Paul_George24. Im hurt, praying for you. Praying for peace. Praying that God heals you in a supernatural way.

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) August 2, 2014

I'm hoping to see Paul George back on the floor one day healthy and strong #prayers

— Paul Jones (@Paul__Jones) August 2, 2014

My Prayers go out Paul George hurts me so bad seeing my Nba brothers go down on major injury pray for a speedy recovery

— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) August 2, 2014

Pray for PG and his family! Pray for the Doctors overseeing his recovery and that he comes back stronger than before. #USA

— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) August 2, 2014