Paul George apologizes for kicked ball that led to ejection (Video)
Paul George left Saturday’s game against the Bulls early after an incident involving a fan.
During the third quarter, George appeared to be frustrated at a foul call and kicked the bouncing basketball towards the stanchion. However, the ball did not hit the basket support and instead hit a young woman. George immediately went over to apologize and gave the woman a hug.
George was ejected from the game for what appears to be the first time in his seven-year career.
Will look into it further, but @PacersDMB informs me tonight is probably Paul George's 1st ejection of his career.
— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) November 6, 2016
After the game, George confirmed he was attempting to kick the ball into the stanchion, but joked his soccer skills let him down.
#Pacers Paul George explains his kick ball (ejection) tonight vs #Bulls. More video at https://t.co/33Ugb8JEvw pic.twitter.com/5qCGcyJEyw
— Clark Wade (@ClarkWade34) November 6, 2016
It will be interesting to see what disciplinary action the league takes, if it chooses to at all.