Lakers’ George has surgery

George had bone spurs and fragments removed from his left ankle and had ligaments on the outside of his ankle reconstructed.

The Lakers said George will have his ankle immobilized for about a month and won’t be able to play for about four months.

George played in all 82 games for the Lakers this past season and averaged 7.4 points and 4.0 rebounds. He also averaged 5.5 points in 22 playoff games for the Western Conference champions.