A crossover that never was, according to George

RIO DE JANEIRO (Rio 2016 Olympic Games) - The USA hardly put a foot wrong in their 119-62 win over China at the Olympics on Saturday - except for Paul George.

The NBA superstar tumbled to the hardwood while backpedalling and defending China guard Zhao Jiwei. To some in the social media, it seemed as if George had fallen victim to a Chinese crossover dribble.

He made clear in the mixed zone, however, what really happened.

"Don't believe in the hype," he said to Bleacher Report. "I didn't get crossed. My shoes, check out my shoes. I had too much grip."

George posted on his Instagram account an interesting commentary, though not his own.

He did have some fun with the issue, offering a reaction in this tweet.

There has been no shortage of opinions and good-natured ribbing on the subject.

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