31.01.2026 23:41
Philadelphia 76ers' American basketball player Paul George has been suspended for 25 games due to the use of banned substances.
Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers, a team in the Eastern Conference of the NBA, will be sidelined for a period due to the use of banned substances.
25 GAME SUSPENSION FOR PAUL GEORGE
In a statement made on the official internet site of the NBA, it was announced that George has been suspended for 25 games for violating the anti-doping policy. It was noted that the NBA did not disclose the nature of the violation or the substance in question, while it was reported that this suspension would cost George, a 9-time NBA All-Star, approximately $11.7 million of his $51.7 million salary, which amounts to about $469,700 for each of the 25 games he will miss.
SEASON STATISTICS
The 35-year-old player is averaging 16.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.7 assists this season. Paul George, who was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 2010 as the 10th pick in the first round, has also played for the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Clippers.