Frank also said that Paul George’s torn UCL in his right elbow is completely healed. George missed three months because of the injury last season before returning for five games late in the regular season. He played in the Clippers’ first play-in game but missed the second and last play-in game because of health and safety protocols. “His elbow is 100 percent healthy,” Frank said. “Paul has had an extremely purposeful, driven, and very productive off-season, in that his consistency of training has been off the charts. Plus, he continues to take more and more of an ownership and leadership role. You know, he had a lot to do with getting John Wall to come here.”
Source: Ohm Youngmisuk @ ESPN
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Lawrence Frank on Paul George: “Paul has had an extremely purposeful, driven, and very productive offseason.” Praises his consistency and leadership, credits him for John Wall acquisition. – 12:25 PM
Lawrence Frank on Paul George: “Paul has had an extremely purposeful, driven, and very productive offseason.” Praises his consistency and leadership, credits him for John Wall acquisition. – 12:25 PM
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