Keyonte George Injury History

Keyonte George is a promising young point guard for the Utah Jazz. He is known for his elite scoring, playmaking abilities, and leadership. Born on November 8, 2003, George grew up in Lewisville, Texas, where he first tried football but soon found his true calling on the basketball court. Attending Lewisville High School, he averaged 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 1.9 steals as a freshman. Over the next few years, his reputation as a scorer was noted by all the scouts, particularly during his junior season at iSchool of Lewisville and his senior year at IMG Academy, where he shot 41% from three-point range.

After Keyonte’s one season at Baylor, the Utah Jazz drafted George 16th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, and he quickly adjusted to the NBA pace. He had an impressive rookie season that included a career-high 35 points against the Chicago Bulls and a game with 11 assists, showcasing his passing ability. His ability to control the game and make sound decisions on the court reflects a basketball IQ and maturity beyond his age, making him a franchise cornerstone for the Jazz. Before the NBA, Keyonte George also represented the United States at the 2021 FIBA 3x3 Under-18 World Cup where he was named MVP and won the gold medal for Team USA.

Keyonte George’s Injury History

Known for his incredible passing ability and basketball IQ, Keyonte George has been a key figure for both the Sacramento Kings and the Indiana Pacers in his 4-year NBA career, as of November 2024. Despite his tremendous potential and impressive offensive skills, George's career has been marred by a series of injuries. Here's a breakdown of the major injuries that have impacted his career, as per Fox Sports:

Major Injuries Keyonte George Sustained in the NBA

Left Foot Inflammation (December 2023)

Keyonte George was off to an impressive start to his rookie season in the initial stages of the 2023-24 NBA season. On December 11, 2024, he scored 30 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder, fueling Jazz fans’ hopes that they’d found a future star at point guard. However, in an unfortunate twist, just two days later on December 13, 2024, against the New York Knicks, Keyonte George suffered a left foot injury only four minutes into the game. He went straight to the locker room after the injury and didn’t return, which left Jazz fans anxious about the severity of the injury.

The sight of Keyonte George being sidelined was worrisome, but as soon as Utah Jazz announced that there was no structural damage, Jazz fans were relieved. According to Sports Illustrated, the MRI report suggested that the injury was just a left foot inflammation without any critical damage to the foot. Although this left foot inflammation injury ended Keyonte George's streak of 16 consecutive starts in his rookie campaign, he ultimately missed six games before making his return on December 26, 2024. In his comeback game, George helped the Jazz win a game over the San Antonio Spurs, contributing 10 points, four assists, and a steal in 24 minutes.