Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George suffered an injury to the pinky finger on his non-shooting hand. He's since being able to make his return to action, but apparently is going to great lengths to remain available.

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George has caught a lot of heat for his most recent performance. The 9-time All-Star could only produce two points on 1-for-7 shooting in a 100-96 loss to the Brooklyn Nets as the Sixers entered the All-Star break at 20-34 and on a 5-game losing skid.

As ESPN's Shams Charania reported Thursday, "The season started for George with a hyperextension and a bone bruise, a really nasty-looking injury at the time. And it's really been