IN PHOTOS: Paul George trains with young Filipino ballers

MANILA, Philippines – Indiana Pacers forward Paul George trained with and shared his wisdom to young aspiring Filipino basketball players during the Rise program Monday night, July 20 at the newly inaugurated House of Rise in Pasig.

George, a 6-foot-9 NBA star whose career was temporarily put on hold after a horrific leg injury he suffered in 2014, was the perfect mentor for the teenage athletes who come from various backgrounds all over the archipelago.

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He joined the Rise players in dribbling, passing, and shooting drills as well as in set plays and in the team’s first-ever scrimmage.

“They’re flashy,” the two-time All-Star said as he praused the young players. “Those point guards are flashy.”

“I hope they learned something. Just giving them pieces of advice,” he added.

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The 24 players, who were selected through regional tryouts and online applications, are part of the Nike Rise program, which aims to “inspire young Filipinos to discover that the ability to rise is in everyone” as well as to “raise their game and realize their true basketball potential.”

They will be training for 6 weeks under former Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes and assistant coach Jimmy Alapag, learning the technicalities of basketball as well as undergoing strength and conditioning.

After their training, the final 16 will then play against a collegiate selection, the perfect stage to showcase their skills and talents.

Check out photos of George with the young dreamers he hopes he influenced.