It wasn’t a surprise to learn Paul George would undergo offseason surgery to fix the shoulder ailments he navigated the latter part of the season with. George hinted surgery might be on the horizon at the OKC Thunder exit interviews.
While fans and analysts alike speculated at what the injury specifically was, former players like Tracy McGrady diagnosed the ailment as a torn labrum.
Obviously, no surgery is ideal but it’s good George addressed this immediately given the recovery period. As per Very Well Health, the typical rehabilitation period for a torn rotator cuff is four to six months.