Tweet Sheet: NBA Players React to Paul George Injury

LeBron James, DWade and others express sympathy for PG.

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NBA Players React to Paul George Injury - The ugly leg injury that Indiana Pacers star Paul George suffered while playing in a Team USA scrimmage game on Friday (Aug 1) left many in the NBA community in shock. Reaction to the play George got hurt on was instant on social media as many people were watching ESPN's broadcast of the game. Though George will reportedly miss the upcoming season, he appeared upbeat in a message he sent via Twitter. "Thanks everybody for the love and support.. I'll be ok and be back better than ever!!! Love y'all!! #YoungTrece" Still, the line of well wishers expressing sympathy for the all-star forward included LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Dwyane Wade and others. Click on to read some of the heartfelt tweets. (Photo: Stephen R. Sylvanie / USA Today Sports / Reuters)

LeBron James, @KingJames - Tweet: "The homie ‪@common album Nobody's Smiling go hard!! On vacation in Greece island hoping bumping it! ‪#ChiTown ‪#RealHipHop ‪#NoID"LeBron gives Common props for his newly released LP, Nobody's Smiling, which the rap vet dropped on July 22. #ReallyHeJustWantedUsToKnowHeWasIslandHopping(Photo: Steve Sands/GC Images)

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LeBron James, @KingJames - Tweet: "Man just landed and got a message about @Paul_George24. Made me immediately sick to my stomach!! Praying for u a speedy recovery homie!!!"(Photo: Steve Sands/GC Images)

Dwyane Wade  - When a Florida high school senior posted a video online asking Dwyane Wade to be her prom date, she knew it was a long shot. But the NBA all-star gave her the surprise of her life last year when he actually showed up — tuxedo and all — to escort her to the dance. What makes the gesture especially impressive is that Wade and the Heat were in the midst of playoffs at the time! (Photo: Jeff Schear/Getty Images for Michigan Avenue Magazine)

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Dwyane Wade, @DwyaneWade - Tweet: "Praying for @Paul_George24 for not only the player he is but the person he is. Injuries are thee toughest part of sports."(Photo: Jeff Schear/Getty Images for Michigan Avenue Magazine)

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Dwight Howard, @DwightHoward - Tweet: "Thoughts and prayers going out to @Paul_George24. Wishing you a speedy recovery."(Photo:  Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

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Kevin Durant, @KDTrey5 - Tweet: "God bless u my brother @Paul_George24. Im hurt, praying for you. Praying for peace. Praying that God heals you in a supernatural way." (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Paul Pierce, @paulpierce34 - Tweet: "My Prayers go out Paul George hurts me so bad seeing my Nba brothers go down on major injury pray for a speedy recovery"(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Paul Pierce, @paulpierce34 - Tweet: "My Prayers go out Paul George hurts me so bad seeing my Nba brothers go down on major injury pray for a speedy recovery"(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

James Harden, @JHarden13 - Tweet: "Prayers go out to @Paul_George24 and his family! Keep ya head up G!"(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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James Harden, @JHarden13 - Tweet: "Prayers go out to @Paul_George24 and his family! Keep ya head up G!"(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Roy Hibbert, @Hoya2aPacer - Tweet: "Damn"(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Roy Hibbert, @Hoya2aPacer - Tweet: "Damn"(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Steve Nash, @SteveNash - Tweet: "Sick to my stomach for Paul George. He's tough as nails though. He'll be back big time."(Photo: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)

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Steve Nash, @SteveNash - Tweet: "Sick to my stomach for Paul George. He's tough as nails though. He'll be back big time."(Photo: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)

Ty Lawson, @TyLawson3 - Tweet: "Prayers up for Paul George!!!!! I've been saying the backstop of the basket should be pushed back further"(Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Ty Lawson, @TyLawson3 - Tweet: "Prayers up for Paul George!!!!! I've been saying the backstop of the basket should be pushed back further"(Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Shaun Livingston, @ShaunLivingston - Tweet: "I know people are in shock from Paul George's injury. He will be able to bounce back bc he has a warrior mentality."(Photo:  Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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Shaun Livingston, @ShaunLivingston - Tweet: "I know people are in shock from Paul George's injury. He will be able to bounce back bc he has a warrior mentality."(Photo:  Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Kevin Ware: January 3 - The college basketball star is dominating the court at only 22.(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Kevin Ware, @5Juice - Tweet: "Man.."(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Shaquille O'Neal, @SHAQ - Tweet: "I hope now they will move da basket back, if paul wouldn't of hit the base of the basket. He would be ok, tell me what u think #moveitback"(Photo: John Lamparski/WireImage)

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Shaquille O'Neal, @SHAQ - Tweet: "I hope now they will move da basket back, if paul wouldn't of hit the base of the basket. He would be ok, tell me what u think #moveitback"(Photo: John Lamparski/WireImage)

Indiana Pacers, @Pacers - Tweet: "We are aware of the injury sustained by Paul George in Friday night's Team USA game in Las Vegas and we are obviously greatly concerned. At this time our thoughts and prayers are with Paul. We are still gathering details and will have an updated statement Saturday. - Larry Bird President of Basketball Operations"(Photo:  Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Indiana Pacers, @Pacers - Tweet: "We are aware of the injury sustained by Paul George in Friday night's Team USA game in Las Vegas and we are obviously greatly concerned. At this time our thoughts and prayers are with Paul. We are still gathering details and will have an updated statement Saturday. - Larry Bird President of Basketball Operations"(Photo:  Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)