Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers was falsely rumored to be waived after a parody social media account spread the news. Despite a disappointing, injury-riddled season and recent arthroscopic knee surgery,

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Monday after sustaining an injury in a recent workout, the team announced.

The team announced that the 6-foot-8 forward underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Monday at NYU Langone Sports Medicine Center in New York.