Photo: Paul George, Julius Randle Talk Injuries, Rehab After Pacers-Lakers

The NBA is a brotherhood. Look no further than the league’s collective reactions to season-ending injuries of Paul George and Julius Randle as evidence of that heart-warming fact. And after the Los Angeles Lakers nipped the Indiana Pacers at Staples Center last night, Indy’s two-time All-Star exchanged words of encouragement on rehabilitation with his rookie counterpart.

Candace Buckner of The Indianapolis Star first reported the scene yesterday afternoon:

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The Lakers and 710 ESPN LA’ Dave Shore provided photo documentation of the meeting between George and Randle:

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Awesome.

What motivation for an impressionable youngster like Randle to receive advice from an established star like George, all of 24 years-old himself. And if the rapid progress of both players is any indication, they’ll be back on the floor performing better than ever in no time.

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