Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has been suspended 25 games without pay for violating terms of the NBA/NBAPA anti-drug program, the league announced Saturday.
“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 in a statement provided to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
He continued, “I take full responsibility for my actions and apologize to the Sixers organization, my teammates, and the Philly fans for my poor decision-making during this process. I am focused on using this time to make sure that my mind and body are in the best condition to help the team when I return.”
George will forfeit approximately $11.7 million in salary.