LeBron James congratulates Paul George on making return to Pacers

LeBron James gave his congratulations to Paul George on his return to the NBA.

Indiana Pacers guard Paul George made his return to the NBA on Sunday after eight months rehabbing a broken right leg suffered in a USA Basketball scrimmage last summer in Las Vegas. 

George finished with 13 points in 15 minutes of the Pacers' 112-89 home victory over the Miami Heat. 

• MORE NBA: Top plays from George's return | Highlights | Playoff matchups

After the game, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James congratulated George on his return in a post on Instagram. 

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by 👑 (@kingjames)

James's Cavaliers earned a 99-94 win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. James recorded his first triple double this season, finishing the game with 20 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds. 

• MORE NBA: Jenkins on George's leap forward (5.27.13) | The Fundamentals

- Stanley Kay