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76ers star suspended 25 games for doping violation

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has been suspended without pay for 25 games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program.

Philadelphia 76ers star forward Paul George has been suspended without pay for 25 games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program, the NBA announced today.

Paul George

Paul George

Paul George

MIN: 31.01

PTS: 16.15 (50.24%)

REB: 5.19

AS: 3.85

ST: 1.5

BL: 0.5

TO: 1.62

GM: 26

George's suspension will begin with tonight’s game between the 76ers and the New Orleans Pelicans.

The 35-year-old forward has appeared in 27 games with the 76ers this season.

In those 27 games, the nine-time NBA All-Star has been averaging 16.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game.

The 76ers, meanwhile, are currently sixth in the Eastern Conference standings with a 26-21 record.

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