Paul George has accepted an invitation to play for USA Basketball's 2016 Olympics team.

George suffered a compound fracture of both bones in his lower right leg while playing in the USA Basketball Showcase scrimmage in August 2014.

George missed most of the 14-15 season and returned to his pre-injury form in 15-16.

USA Basketball executive director Jerry Colangelo promised George an Olympic roster spot after he suffered the injury, and the latter recently accepted.