Everyone who watches basketball had an eye on ESPN as Paul George went down with a frightening leg injury in the fourth quarter of the USA Basketball Showcase. Among the first to react on Twitter were Kevin Ware and Shaun Livingston, two basketball players who came back from grisly leg injuries of their own:
The whole NBA supports Paul George
Players around the league chimed in with their support and prayers.
Ethan Miller
Man..
— Kevin Ware (@5Juice) August 2, 2014 Minor setback for a major comeback PG.
— Kevin Ware (@5Juice) August 2, 2014 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 a stronger individual than before. It forces your mind to will the body to a place it hasn't experienced! I
— Shaun Livingston (@ShaunLivingston) August 2, 2014 believe in Paul George and his recovery back to the top! 100
— Shaun Livingston (@ShaunLivingston) August 2, 2014 
And Joe Theismann, a player whose career ended with a gruesome leg injury, tweeted as well:
My thoughts & prayers go out to Paul George .
— Joe Theismann (@Theismann7) August 2, 2014 Roy Hibbert was dumbfounded to see his Pacers teammate go down:
Damn
— Roy Hibbert (@Hoya2aPacer) August 2, 2014 Wtf
— Roy Hibbert (@Hoya2aPacer) August 2, 2014 The Pacers released a statement and GM Kevin Pritchard tweeted after accompanying George to the hospital:
Statement from Larry Bird about Paul George: pic.twitter.com/xIRjSqxuwJ
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 2, 2014 — Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 2, 2014 Paul is strong. He will be back. Surrounded by family and friends. @Pacers
— Kevin Pritchard (@PacersKev) August 2, 2014
And soon thereafter, George’s USA teammates gave their prayers and support:
Prayers pout to Paul George and his family . Stay strong brother
— DeMarcus Cousins (@boogiecousins) 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 Thoughts and prayers to @Paul_George24 and his family
— Gordon Hayward (@gordonhayward) August 2, 2014 #PrayForPG paul_george24 http://t.co/4BeYMJxtUO
— Andre Drummond (@AndreDrummondd) 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 Everybody pray for my bro @Paul_George24 and wish him a speedy recovery...Luv ya bro !!
— John Wall (@John_Wall) August 2, 2014 Thoughts and prayers to @Paul_George24 and his family #usa
— Mason Plumlee (@masonplumlee) August 2, 2014 Prayers up for @Paul_George24 .Everyone take a minute and say a prayer or send some words of encouragement to him. He will come back strong.
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) August 2, 2014 Everybody say your prayers for @Paul_George24 and his family. He will come back stronger from this. #USA
— Chandler Parsons (@ChandlerParsons) August 2, 2014 Prayers go out to my bro @Paul_George24 & his family. Sad day!
— DeMar DeRozan (@DeMar_DeRozan) August 2, 2014 Prayers go out to @Paul_George24 and his family! Keep ya head up G!
— James Harden (@JHarden13) August 2, 2014 Prayers go out to @Paul_George24. Get well my man
— Paul Millsap (@Paulmillsap4) August 2, 2014 Damn I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy prayers to the homie @Paul_George24 we going to win this gold for you bruh!!
— Kenneth Faried (@KennethFaried35) August 2, 2014 George’s former USA teammate and playoff adversary LeBron James reacted immediately after finding out:
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 Hurt my stomach the moment I heard the news! I didn't want to believe it. Man I need u out there bro!… http://t.co/2ueciPRgtN
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 2, 2014 An injury like that brings back horrible memories for some players and serves as an awful reminder to others of the constant threat of injury. George has the whole league’s support as he begins what will surely be a long, difficult recovery.
And here’s George himself ... or maybe someone tweeting for him, because it would be pretty impressive if he’s awake and tweeting mere hours after that injury:
Thanks everybody for the love and support.. I'll be ok and be back better than ever!!! Love y'all!! #YoungTrece
— Paul George (@Paul_George24) August 2, 2014 See More:
