Paul George says March is the goal to return

If Paul George had his way, he would commemorate the seven-month anniversary of fracturing his leg with a practice alongside his Indiana Pacers teammates.

"At that time, I would love to be full on practicing," George said about the March 1 marker. "No limitations, full on, going on, being incorporated in all of our practice sessions and doing it through the whole duration of the practice instead of spot minutes or just getting thrown into the mix every now and then."

That goal, less than a month away, would be the next step in a rehabilitation phase that has been at times monotonous and emotionally draining.