Würzburg Baskets Sign George After Doping Ban

George was banned for two years and four months because the substances methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and methamphetamine, also known as “crystal meth”, were detected in the two-time international player in April 2023. At the time, George was playing for the Niners Chemnitz on loan from Bayern Munich.

George later described the incident as “the greatest gift of my life.” For the first time he had the time “to process unprocessed situations from my life and career and thus heal long-standing wounds.” The ban expired last August and since then he has been playing again in the ProB for BG Hessing Leitershofen/Stadtbergen.

The National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) also commented again on the George case in the Baskets’ announcement. The professional “consciously decided to use the ban as an opportunity to work on himself,” said NADA board member Lars Mortsiefer: “He has adhered to the process of returning to professional sport in an exemplary manner and, in our opinion, deserves full support for his further path.”

(SID)