It was announced that Team USA won’t be able to wear a Paul George patch during the World Cup but it can during the remaining exhibition games because FIBA won’t allow it. A reporter asked Pacers’ President Larry Bird about whether the team would also wear a patch during its upcoming season with George sidelined. His response is pretty great:
Larry Bird’s reaction to reporter asking him if Pacers will wear a “patch” to honor Paul George was funny. Bird, “He’s not dead.” (Laughter)
— Jorge Sedano (@SedanoESPN) August 13, 2014
