Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has released a statement through ESPN admitting to the use of an "improper medication" while seeking professional treatment for mental health issues, according to Shams Charania.
In the official statement, George addressed his ongoing commitment to mental health awareness before disclosing the error. "Over the past few years, I’ve discussed the importance of mental health, and in the course of recently seeking treatment for an issue of my own, I made the mistake of taking an improper medication," George said. The nine-time All-Star emphasized that he takes "full responsibility" for the incident.
George has been a vocal advocate for mental health resources within the NBA community for several years. This admission comes as a significant personal disclosure from the 76ers star, though the statement did not clarify the specific nature of the medication involved or whether he faces any potential league-mandated discipline under the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement.
At this time, neither the NBA nor the Philadelphia 76ers organization has released a formal response regarding the statement or George's status. The league typically reviews all matters involving the usage of non-authorized medications, though the context of mental health treatment remains a primary factor in this specific case.
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