Indiana Pacers star Paul George returned to full practice on Thursday for the first time since breaking his leg just over seven months ago.
George suffered the injury in the build-up to the FIBA World Cup last summer, but is now ahead of schedule as he hopes to return this season.
"I've got LeBron [James] tomorrow night," George joked after practice, according to ESPN.
The Pacers have not yet put a timetable on the 24-year-old's return, and coach Frank Vogel is adamant that he will not step back on the court until he is at full health.
Indiana have won six of their last eight games, and George's return would hand them a boost in their playoff push in the Eastern Conference.
