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Talking Sports: The Paul George Injury and Future NBA/IOC Relations

By now almost everyone everywhere has heard about the toe-curling injury Indiana Pacers forward Paul George suffered last week at a USA basketball exhibition in Las Vegas.

In the aftermath of Paul snapping the tibia and fibula in his right leg, much debate has surfaced around the sports world.

Should pro basketball players be allowed to compete in international sporting events, specifically under the banner of FIBA and the International Olympic Committee?

Is it a problem that the players are playing for free outside of their league? Is it a problem that NBA teams aren’t being paid for...

 

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