PAUL GEORGE NEWS

Paul George named to All-NBA First Team

10 Jun 2019

The NBA announced on Thursday that Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George has been selected to the 2018-19 All-NBA First Team. After posting career-highs in points (28.0), rebounds (8.2) and steals (2.2), George was considered by many to be a lock for the First Team. On Wednesday, George was also named to the All-Defensive First Team. The honor for George marks the fifth time in his career placing on an All-NBA Team and his first selection to the First Team. He previously was named to the Third Team four times,...

Paul George Named to 2018-19 NBA All-Defensive First Team

23 May 2019

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George was named to the 2018-19 NBA All-Defensive First Team, it was announced today by the NBA. It is the second All-Defensive First Team honor (2013-14) and fourth All-Defensive team selection overall for George. The six-time All-Star led the league with 3.8 deflections per game and 2.1 loose balls recovered per game. He ranked second with 4.9 points scored off opponent turnovers and maintained the third-most defensive win shares (.166) this season. George appeared in 77 games (all starts) and averaged career highs...

Paul George 2017 Player Review

17 May 2017

Player Review 2017: Paul George Age: 27 Years pro: 7 Status: Has two seasons remaining on his contract, with a player option for the final one. Key stats: Averaged career-high 23.7 points in the regular season, with career-best percentages from the field (.461), the 3-point line (.393) and the foul line (.898). Averaged career-best 28 points in the playoffs. A team’s best player is likely to be the first one blamed for a team’s shortcomings, rather than the last. Paul George would attest. He just had one...

Paul George Appears on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”

16 May 2017

Paul George made an appearance as a guest on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on Monday night, and talked about whether he still watches the playoffs after being knocked out, his signature shoe, his draft night memories, and more. While George spent much of the interview with Kimmel parrying comments about how Kimmel — an outspoken Lakers fan — would love to have George play for L.A., the Pacers’ four-time All-Star shared a bit of news in that he is planning on doing offseason workouts with one of his basketball...

Paul George Named Eastern Conference Player of the Month

14 Apr 2017

The Indiana Pacers‘ Paul George today were named the NBA Eastern Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in April. George averaged an NBA-high 32.8 points and added 8.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists as the Pacers went 5-1 in April to clinch a playoff spot for the sixth time in seven seasons. He scored at least 30 points in four of six games, including a season-high 43 points in a 135-130 double-overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on April 2. The 26-year-old forward shot 54.8 percent...

Paul George Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week (April 3-9)

10 Apr 2017

The Indiana Pacers’ Paul George and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook today were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, April 3 through Sunday, April 9. George paced the East in scoring (31.7 ppg) and tied for seventh in rebounding (9.0 rpg) while shooting 57.4 percent from the field as the Pacers went 3-0 for the week to climb into seventh place in the East with two games to play. On April 4, he scored 18 points in the...

Paul George: ‘We’re Kind of Just Lifeless’

12 Nov 2016

Paul George: “We’re all out of whack. There’s no trust, there’s no chemistry, there’s no belief. We’re kind of just lifeless right now.” Just seven games into the season and Paul George already sounds defeated. The Indiana Pacers sit at 3-4 after getting blown out by the Charlotte Hornets 122-100 and following the game, PG called the Pacers “lifeless.” “We’re just not tied together,” Paul George told reporters after the game, according to Nate Taylor of the Indianapolis Star. “We’re allowing the home teams to have the advantage...

Paul George and Team USA Win Gold in Rio

25 Aug 2016

After a sometimes difficult tournament, Paul George and Team USA dominated Serbia 96-66 in the final to bring the gold medals back home to the United States. Paul George suffered the worst moment of his career in a Team USA jersey. Now he has achieved his greatest accomplishment while wearing one. In just two years, he went from breaking his leg in an exhibition game for his country to standing atop the podium as a world champion with a gold medal hanging from his neck. “This is my championship...

Paul George as Comeback Player of the Year by NBPA

04 Aug 2016

Paul George is currently in Rio de Janeiro, hoping to help the United States Men’s National Team bring home a gold medal in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. But before the Olympics even get underway, George picked up a major accolade on Thursday, when he was named the 2015-16 Comeback Player of the Year in the Players Voice Awards. Exactly two years and three days since Paul George crashed into a basket stanchion and suffered an open tibia-fibula fracture which cost him 76 games during the 2014-15 season,...

Paul George | My Jeep Story

31 Jul 2016

Motivation U.S.A Basketball team member Paul George is a three-time all-star and one of the league’s brightest young stars. But his route to stardom wasn’t easy. He’s overcome significant obstacles – including an almost career-shattering injury – to put his own stamp on the game. Turning A Dream Into A Reality Paul George knew from a young age that basketball was his future. A strong family support system coupled with a fierce competitiveness and a focus on his goal meant that his game would get better each step...

Paul George’s USA Basketball Schedule

31 Jul 2016

Paul George is officially part of the 12-player USA Basketball Men’s National Team headed to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. George is the first active Pacers player to be named to an Olympic roster since Reggie Miller helped the Stars and Stripes win a gold medal in 1996 in Atlanta. George and the rest of the star-studded USA roster will be hoping to pull off a similar feat in Rio. The United States has won a gold medal in men’s basketball 14 times, including...

American Hero Smiley Inspires George, USA Basketball

25 Jul 2016

Pacers forward Paul George and the rest of his teammates on the USA Basketball Men’s National Team got a lesson on what it truly means to represent your country last week when they met Major Scott Smiley, an American hero and Purple Heart recipient. Head coach Mike Krzyzewski invited Smiley to speak to Team USA in Las Vegas as they began training for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Krzyzewski first met Smiley when he took over coaching duties for USA Basketball in 2006. That’s...

George Takes His Game Out Front

20 Jul 2016

puppetz owns you Apparently PG can stand for “point guard,” too. Paul George played point guard in the U.S. Olympic team’s 106-57 victory over the Chinese Olympic team Sunday, displaying the sort of length, athleticism and versatility the team will take to Rio for the Olympic Games. Unlike Friday’s opening exhibition victory over Argentina, George started in the game before a sellout crowd at Staples Center in Los Angeles. He wasn’t a factor offensively, as he had been then with 18 points, but made his presence known as...

Paul George Drops 40, Hammers 360° Dunk at Seattle Pro-Am

18 Jul 2016

Paul George scored 40 points in a Seattle Pro-Am game. The NBA season is over, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t basketball to watch. Before he heads to Rio for the Summer Olympics, Paul George is hitting the pro-am circuit. The superstar forward made a stop at Jamal Crawford‘s legendary Seattle run and put on a show. Hitting his opponents with smooth crossovers and finishing hard at the rack, PG-13 capped off his day with an easy 360 dunk. PG almost had a triple-double as he scored 40...

Paul George Hungry to Learn with Team USA

17 Jul 2016

There was perhaps only one time during this past season in which Paul George truly played as a third or fourth option on his team, as opposed to being the team’s foremost facilitator. In the game, George racked up 41 points and hit nine 3-pointers. Funny how that works. If you can’t recall that Pacers game off the top of your head, you may be forgiven, since it wasn’t a Pacers game at all, it was the 2016 All-Star Game. And, much like he will be during the...

With Olympic Spot, Paul George Comes Full Circle

15 Jul 2016

We can call this coming full circle. It’s a jagged circle, with no small amount of misery, doubt and frustration along the way, but a circle just the same. Paul George‘s selection to the United States Olympic basketball team completes a circuitous path that began on Aug. 1, 2014, a dramatic evening that began as tragedy but turned out to be a prelude to triumph. He suffered a compound fracture of his lower right leg that evening after crashing into a basket support – a support placed too...

Paul George Named To 2016 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team

11 Jul 2016

USA Basketball announced on Monday that Pacers forward Paul George will be part of the 12-man roster for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team. “I’m really excited to have this opportunity again to represent my country,” said George. “The injury two years ago has added motivation to want to play again!” Also selected for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team, which is seeking a third consecutive Olympic title, were: Carmelo Anthony (New York Knicks/Syracuse); Harrison Barnes (Golden State Warriors/North Carolina); Jimmy Butler (Chicago Bulls/Marquette); DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento Kings/Kentucky);...

Paul George Named ‘NBA 2K17’ Cover Athlete

02 Jun 2016

Paul George Lands on Cover of NBA 2K17 George, 26, is the first Pacers player to ever appear on the cover of an NBA 2K game. With his selection, the packaging returns to a more typical design. After making a remarkable comeback from a broken right leg, the Indiana Pacers’ three-time All-Star was rewarded by being put on the cover of the wildly popular NBA 2K17 video game. The official announcement came Wednesday night, and George is eager to find out just what his new rating will be. “I...

Paul George will give Team USA “a shot”

02 Jun 2016

Paul George wants to give playing for Team USA “a shot” in Rio. He’s in the 31-player pool for the Olympics to be contested Aug. 6-21. There is a USA Basketball training camp in July and exhibition games beforehand. I was just hesitant on the simple fact that, the past couple years has obviously been tough for me—just felt like I didn’t have enough time to myself, and time to recover, and you know, give my body a rest. I didn’t want to jump out of a season, jump right into...

Paul George 2016 Season Review

02 Jun 2016

Age: 26 Years pro: 6 Status: Has three seasons remaining on his contract, with a player option for the final one. Key stats: Averaged 23.1 points, 4.1 assists and 3.3 turnovers in the regular season, all career highs. Improved in the playoffs, averaging 27.3 points on better shooting. If the NBA still gave out a Comeback Player of the Year award, Paul George would surely have been a serious contender for it. One season after playing just the final six regular season games, George came all the way...

Paul George Named to All-NBA Third Team

27 May 2016

Paul George has been named to All-NBA Third Team! Congrats! The All-NBA Third Team is composed of forwards Paul George of the Indiana Pacers and LaMarcus Aldridge of the Spurs, center Andre Drummond of the Detroit Pistons and guards Klay Thompson of the Warriors and Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors. 2015-16 ALL-NBA THIRD TEAM Player Team 1st Team 2nd Team 3rd Team Total F Paul George Indiana — 28 73 157 F LaMarcus Aldridge San Antonio 3 11 55 103 C Andre Drummond Detroit 13 26...

Paul George Named to All-Defensive Second Team

26 May 2016

Paul George on Wednesday was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. He received the 10th most votes (48 points, five first team votes). George’s 2.0 steals per game were ninth best in the league. His 0.71 blocks per game were fifth most among small forwards. George lead the Pacers to third best defensive efficiency rating (100.2) in the NBA, behind only San Antonio (96.6) and Atlanta (98.8). Though the award was voted on before the playoffs, George cemented himself as a defensive force when matched against...

Paul George Explodes for 41 Points in All-Star Game

15 Feb 2016

PG One Point Shy of 54-Year-Old Record, But East Falls to West The NBA All-Star Game is never short on storylines and this year’s contest was no exception. All eyes were on Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, as he took part in his 18th and final All-Star Game on Sunday night in Toronto. There was also plenty of attention on the three All-Stars from the defending champion Golden State Warriors — on pace to put together the best regular season in league history — and the two All-Stars from...

Paul George Named Starter on NBA All-Star Team

24 Jan 2016

Pacers Star Forward’s Third All-Star Selection, Second as Starter Indiana Pacers forward Paul George was named Thursday night as a starter for the Eastern Conference All-Stars. In his sixth season in the NBA, George will start in the NBA All-Star Game, Feb. 14, in Toronto. Making his third All-Star game appearance, George was voted a starter by fan voting for the second time. He was third in the Eastern Conference with 711,595 votes. A sixth-year player out of Fresno State, George is eighth in the NBA with an...

Paul George Absolutely Earned Starting Spot in All-Star Game

24 Jan 2016

PG Putting Together One of Best Seasons in Franchise History Today is a landmark day for the Pacers organization, as Pacers forward Paul George has won the fan vote to start the 2016 All-Star Game on Feb. 14 in Toronto. It may feel like a mere formality given George’s firm foothold on a starting spot in the various voting updates released over the last few weeks, but George’s election deserves proper celebration. Think about where he was just a year ago. Watching games in suits. Shooting lots of...

Paul George Remains Near Top of All-Star Voting

08 Jan 2016

PG Second Among East Frontcourt Players, In Line to Start in Toronto. In the latest update of All-Star voting released by the NBA, Paul George has maintained his position in third place, making him a virtual lock to start in what will be his third All-Star selection and second time being picked by the fans to start. But since the NBA divides the starting five into two categories (two from the back court and three from front court) and PG-13 has has nearly twice as many as the next-leading...

George Feels Right at Home on the Road

05 Jan 2016

Paul George was choosing his words carefully, picking through them deliberately to avoid offending the paying customers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. “I love being on the road and playing on the road,” he was saying after scoring the last 21 points of a Pacers’ victory over Detroit on Saturday. “It’s going to be fun to be in hostile environments.” George should have a blast, then over the next three weeks. The Pacers play nine of their next 11 games on the road, from Miami to Sacramento and points...

Paul George Closes Out the Pistons

03 Jan 2016

The Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons played a close game on Saturday, but a big fourth quarter by Paul George proved to be too much for the visiting Pistons. Paul George went off for 21 points in the fourth quarter to put away the Detroit Pistons. Paul George scored the Indiana Pacers last 21 points and hopefully ended his slump. He was 2 of 11 going into the final frame before going 7 of 7 to close out his night. That was a perfect fourth quarter. He...

Bring Your Game: Paul George

03 Jan 2016

PG shows the kids how peace and quiet make his game louder. #BringYourGame

Paul George Third in All-Star Voting in the East

03 Jan 2016

Paul George has nearly twice as many votes as the fourth-place finisher, making him a virtual lock to start the midseason classic. The NBA announced the early returns of the 2016 NBA All-Star voting on Christmas, and Paul George (283,785) ranked second in the frontcourt behind LeBron James (357,937) and third overall behind James and Dwyane Wade (300,595). Voting ends January 18. Here are the tally results for the East: East Frontcourt LeBron James (Cle) 357,937 Paul George (Ind) 283,785 Andre Drummond (Det) 148,278 Carmelo Anthony (NYK) 132,119...

Paul George’s 5,000 Career Points

17 Dec 2015

With a first quarter layup against the Miami Heat, Paul George surpassed 5,000 career points. Here’s a look back at how he’s put up points throughout his NBA career. Paul George‘s first points came via a layup in the first quarter of his first career NBA game, a 122-109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on October 27, 2010. He finished with four points. 2010-11: In his rookie year, Paul George scored 476 points in 61 games (7.8 ppg). He started 19 times that season and shot 45.3%...

Know Your Gold: Paul George

17 Dec 2015

You probably know Paul George is a two-time All-Star, but did you know he’s also an avid shower singer? He’s also a budding fashion designer. How would he describe his personal style? Watch this episode of “Know Your Gold” to find out.

Paul George Drops Career High 48

06 Dec 2015

Paul George’s remarkable comeback season continued as the Pacers forward poured in a career-high 48 points in an overtime loss to the Jazz. George scored 48 points to set a new career high, but not even his otherworldly performance could save the Pacers against the most fundamental missteps. George exploded for a career-high 48 points on Saturday night. The reigning Eastern Conference Player of the Week made 15-of-27 shots, went 8-for-11 from 3-point range, and led the charge in the Pacers’ comeback from a 17-point second half...

Paul George Named Eastern Conference Player of the Month

05 Dec 2015

The NBA announced Tuesday that Paul George has been named the Eastern Conference’s Player of the Month for November. This marks the second time George has received the East’s monthly honor. The last time the two-time All-Star was selected as Player of the Month was back in November of 2013, prior to him having missed almost the entirety of the 2014-15 season with a severe leg injury. George led the Eastern Conference and ranked fourth in the NBA in scoring (27.2 ppg), helping the Pacers win 11 of...

Paul George leads Pacers past Clippers

05 Dec 2015

Paul George posted a stat line of 31 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Paul George walked onto the floor at the start of the fourth quarter and looked at the smaller Indiana teammates around him. He liked their chances. “I told my guys this is where we make our mark,” George said. George had 31 points and 10 rebounds, and the surging Pacers broke open a close game early in the fourth to beat the injury-depleted Los Angeles...

Paul George Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

02 Dec 2015

The NBA announced Monday that Paul George has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from November 23 through November 29. This is the fourth time George has been distinguished as the Eastern Conference’s standout player in his career. The last time the Pacers forward earned Player of the Week honors was on January 20, 2014. George led the Pacers to a 3-0 week behind an Eastern Conference-leading 37.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals. He shot 54.7 percent from the field,...

Paul George: “Kobe was my Jordan”

02 Dec 2015

Sunday night in Los Angeles was supposed to be all about Kobe Bryant and news of his impending retirement, but Paul George and the Indiana Pacers crashed the party. PG, who grew up in California idolizing The Black Mamba, hung a game-high 39 points on the Lakers in a 107-103 road win. The backdrop starts with a boy from Palmdale, California, sitting with family members and watching the Los Angeles Lakers. Kobe Bryant starred both on the television set and inside the boy’s head. So from the living...

Paul George Pours in 39

30 Nov 2015

Paul George dominated the Lakers on Sunday night, pouring in 39 points to secure the victory for the Pacers. PG, who grew up in California idolizing The Black Mamba, hung a game-high 39 points on the Lakers in a 107-103 road win. Paul George vs Lakers – Full Highlights!

Paul George Channels Anger to Lead Pacers to Win Over Bulls

28 Nov 2015

Frustration swelled within Paul George late in the third quarter of Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls. George, for a moment, dribbled past Chicago’s Jimmy Butler toward the basket. But after two more dribbles, George collided with Butler. Referee Nick Buchert called George for an offensive foul, his first of the game. Few people inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse agreed, including many fans, coach Frank Vogel and especially George. Within seconds, George shouted at Buchert and received a technical foul. A few possessions later, George once again yelled at...

PG Knocking on the Door of Pacers History

28 Nov 2015

The kind of season Paul George is having, which likely is the best season a Pacers player has had in the franchise’s NBA history, if not in its entire history, has more than one source of nourishment. It has to, because you can’t have that many blossoms growing from just one root. The injury that kept him out of all but six games last season, the new offensive system that better enables him to exploit his skills, the raw ambition that made him an All-Star long before the...

Paul George Pours in 40

25 Nov 2015

Paul George scored 40 points to go along with 8 boards and 4 assists as the Pacers defeated the Wizards on Tuesday night. This was George‘s second career 40 point performance. Paul George added another chapter to his remarkable comeback season Tuesday night, hanging 40 points on the Washington Wizards in the Indiana Pacers‘ 123-106 win. From the opening tip, everything George flung up seemed to find the bottom of the net. He scored on pullups, catch-and-shoots, and cuts to the basket. He earned points from the...

Paul George is Back

21 Nov 2015

It’s like he never missed a minute. One of the early feel-good stories of the season has been the return of Paul George and, as a result, the Pacers‘ reemergence in the playoff picture. From put-back dunks, to alley-oop finishes, to step-back jumpers, George‘s full arsenal has been on display early in the season. George’s numbers have actually been better this season than they were a couple years ago. He’s averaging more points (25.3 compared to 21.7), rebounds (8.6 compared to 6.8) and assists (4.7 compared to...

Paul George Puts Up 34 Points, 8 Boards in Pacers Win

19 Nov 2015

Behind Paul George’s big night—34 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists—the Indiana Pacers blew out the hapless Philadelphia 76ers 112-85 Wednesday night. George has now put up 26 or more points in each of the last eight games, which is the best stretch of his resurgent six-year career. Per the Indy Star: “I’m definitely playing with confidence right now,” George said. Unlike last Friday when the Pacers nearly lost a 27-point lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves, they stayed on the run (33 fast break points and 40 in...

Pacers, George Trying to Get Up to Speed With Each Other

19 Nov 2015

The superstar forward has rediscovered his game and is itching to lift Indiana back to its contender status in the East The Indiana Pacers waited for Paul George. Now Paul George waits for the Pacers. Paul George is averaging career highs in points, rebounds and assists this season. George, Indiana’s talented, two-way star who has been remarkable in his recovery so far this season, is largely responsible for the switcheroo of subject and object in that first paragraph. George missed all but six games last season while rehabbing...

Paul George is Single-Handedly Keeping the Pacers Relevant

16 Nov 2015

For three-and-a-half quarters Wednesday, the Pacers and Celtics were locked in one of those weird NBA games that was close without being compelling. Neither team shot well from behind the arc, turnovers were a problem for both squads and as the misses and errant passes piled up, the game lacked a cohesive element that would easily define it in the next day’s postmortems. There was, however, Paul George, and he was clearly the best player on the floor. George put up 22 shots, a dozen more than any of...

Paul George: ‘This Team Doesn’t Really Scare Us’

09 Nov 2015

Despite a huge performance from Paul George – 32 points, 11 rebounds and six assists – the Indiana Pacers fell 101-97 Sunday to the Cleveland Cavaliers. After dropping a close one to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, Indiana Pacers star Paul George said that he and his teammates aren’t afraid of the 6-1 Cavs. “I think we match up well against this team,” George told the media, according to CBS Cleveland. “This team doesn’t really scare us.” Despite the confident assertion, the Cavs were without Kyrie Irving, Iman...

Paul George Cools Off the Heat

07 Nov 2015

Welcome back, Paul George. George is quickly returning to his All-Star form. Against the Miami Heat on Friday night, George had 36 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 90-87 victory. George scored 10 points in the final quarter and helped the Pacers dig out of an early hole in the fourth quarter to even their record at 3-3 and hand Miami (3-3) its eighth consecutive loss at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. He iced the game at the free throw line with 4.1 seconds left...

PAUL GEORGE’S RECOVERY AND RETURN TO THE GAME HE LOVES

03 Nov 2015

On August 1, 2014, Paul George suffered a compound fracture to his right tibia and fibula during a USA Basketball intra-squad scrimmage. The horrific injury had the potential to end George’s career, but ultimately it may have served to strengthen his resolve and propel him to new physical limits. It’s been a journey; it’s something I had to go through,” said George, who is back on the court full-time for the start of the 2015-2016 season. “It made me stronger as a person. Within days of the injury,...

NBA Fines Paul George $10,000 for ‘Bad Calls’ Comment

30 Oct 2015

After the Indiana Pacers lost a close game against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, Paul George voiced his displeasure about the officiating. George didn’t say anything too critical but the NBA announced on Thursday that they are fining the Pacers forward $10,000 for his comments. Citing missed jumpers as the main reason the Pacers lost, George didn’t solely blame the officials but the NBA has strict rules about criticizing officiating, so he was fined. Even if it was something as innocuous as this: “We felt like it...

Welcome Back Paul George!

30 Oct 2015

Check out Paul George’s 2015 preseason highlights.

Paul George Throws it Down With Authority

21 Oct 2015

Paul George rebounds his own miss and throws down a monster slam Tuesday night versus the Bulls. Paul George proved once again Tuesday night that he is healthy and back to his old form—which is great news for his team. Midway through the first quarter of Tuesday night’s preseason game against the Chicago Bulls, George grabbed a rebound near the free-throw line and attacked the basket. George took two steps and soared through the paint before throwing down a monster one-handed slam. He even took a moment to...

Paul George Smashes the Oop Home from Ellis

15 Oct 2015

There was a welcomed sight for the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Tuesday night. Monta Ellis and Paul George haven’t been teammates for that long but the two are already showing great chemistry on the court. Paul George executed a dribble hand-off with Monta Ellis on the right wing. Ellis held the ball and surveyed the floor. George cut toward the middle of the rim, receiving a back-screen from rookie Myles Turner. With a clear path to the rim, George took off from just outside the restricted...

Paul George Scores 20 in First Quarter!

15 Oct 2015

Paul George comes out red-hot in the first quarter versus Detroit, scoring 20 points. George set the court on fire with a 7 of 7 shooting performance in the first quarter as he scored 20 points against the Detroit Pistons. George would cool down and settle for 10 of 17 shooting, good for 32 points. PG was 5 of 9 from 3-point range in his 23 minutes played.

Paul George: I’m NBA’s Best Player

03 Oct 2015

Paul George went through some real trauma when he suffered a broken leg for Team USA 14 months ago. It took him the entire year to get back on the court, but he was able to suit up for the Indiana Pacers late in the year. George clearly wasn’t himself, though, and the Pacers missed the playoffs. George sat out Team USA this summer, and you had to wonder if he was really ready to fully come back despite his late-season stint. George is adamant he’s back, better...

Paul George: ‘I want to be the MVP this year’

28 Sep 2015

George is Ready to Roll Paul George is no longer concerned about his left leg or how his body will react to an almost season-long injury. He’s ready, perhaps more than ever in his career, to take full control of the Indiana Pacers. During Monday’s media day, George was not shy about his aspirations, for himself and for the team. George wants to win the MVP award. “I still understand I’m coming off the injury, but I’m trying to block all that out,” he said. “I’m trying to...

George Hesitant but Open-Minded About Position Change

25 Sep 2015

PG, Teammates Excited About New Roster Additions Paul George doesn’t believe this is the appropriate point in his career to make a position change, but he’s willing to give it a trial run. George, speaking with media at the Pacers Foundation golf outing at Brickyard Crossing on Thursday, expressed reservations about playing power forward in the upcoming season, after establishing himself as an All-Star as a swingman between shooting guard and small forward over the past five seasons. The idea of banging with bulkier players doesn’t excite him,...

Paul George Eager to Play, Show Recovery Is Complete

25 Sep 2015

The rebuilt Paul George looks more like his old self. Heck, he might be even better. After a horrifying leg injury cost George most of last season, he said Thursday that he is feeling good, gotten bigger and stronger, and is ready to show everyone that he is back. ”I feel better than the old Paul, I think I’ve improved and I hope to do even better,” he said. ”I think you’re going to see it’s like night and day between Paul (No.) 24 and Paul (No.) 13.” Before...

Paul George Projected to Start at Power Forward for Pacers

24 Sep 2015

After years of being defined by their insistence on sticking to traditional big man roles, the Indiana Pacers appear to be headed for big changes in 2015-16. Pacers coach Frank Vogel said Thursday that his projected starting lineup features Paul George making a full-time switch to power forward. “An idea on paper is to have a starting lineup of George Hill, Monta Ellis, C.J. Miles, Paul George and Ian Mahinmi,” Vogel said, per Candace Buckner of the Indianapolis Star. “I’m not thrilled on it,” George said about the change on 1070...

Paul George Named Cover Athlete for NBA 2K16 Mobile App

18 Sep 2015

Despite missing most of last season due to injury, Pacers All-Star Paul George’s brand remains strong. George has several national endorsements with companies like Papa John’s and Gatorade (he filmed a commercial for the latter right here at Bankers Life Fieldhouse earlier this week). George earned more recognition on Thursday, when the world’s most popular basketball video game announced that George would have a prominent role in its latest version: Guess who’s on the icon of #MyNBA2K16, mobile app for @NBA2K? It’s yo boy. It’s releasing 10/1. pic.twitter.com/utKRYzBL43...

Behind the Scenes at PG’s Gatorade Commercial Shoot

18 Sep 2015

Pacers All-Star Paul George and teammate Joe Young filmed an upcoming national ad for Gatorade at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Paul George Visits China, Works With Kids on Basketball

31 Jul 2015

Paul George officially kicked off his four day-trip in Beijing today with Nike. His first event was a visit to the Nike Clubhouse with more than 50 people in attendance, where George spoke about his “personal rise” moments and encouraged players to rise to life’s challenges and tap their full potential. Facing life challenges and pressure has surely a big part of Paul George’s career. Prior to the start of his pro career, the 25-year-old NBA all-star had also faced issues of obscurity and questions and...

Paul George Throws Down Between-the-Legs Dunk

24 Jul 2015

Nearly a year after suffering a nasty leg injury while playing for Team USA last August, Indiana Pacers star Paul George is looking like he is back to normal. George recently showed everyone that he is fully healthy by throwing down a between-the-legs dunk while in the Philippines on a Nike promotional tour. As impressive as the between-the-legs dunk was, it wasn’t his only great dunk: ..yung makita mo mag-DUNK si #PaulGeorge ng #IndianaPacers in person! ???????? #NIKEPhilippines #HouseOfRise #NIKERiseTour #NIKEProject #onelastdunk #BasketballPH #NBA #PG13 #2xNBAAllstarPlayer #takboCHOTreyes TopGunOO5_Dhan...

Paul George: My Goal is to Win MVP

24 Jul 2015

From the sound of things, Indiana Pacers star Paul George is ready to stop being defined by the injury he suffered that cost him most of last season. Instead, it’s time to get back to PG-13 being all about elite basketball. Love being an influence on the game I love! #NikeBasketball Paul George (@ygtrece) tarafından paylaşılan bir fotoğraf (16 Tem 2015, 12:49 PDT) George is in Beijing as part of a Nike basketball camp to help teach the game in China, and he made a surprise...

Paul George Makes Streetball Appearance In Philippines

24 Jul 2015

No matter where you are in the world, you never know when Indiana Pacers star Paul George is going to descend onto your court and play a little basketball. George is in the Philippines for his Nike Rise tour, and he stopped by the Tenement outdoor court in Taguig City on Sunday to thank the thousands of fans who showed up — and, of course, to show off his skills. What an experience in Manila, PH! Thank you for the hospitality Tenement Taguig City! #NikeRiseTour Paul...

Paul George Eyes New Season

24 Jul 2015

With leg healed, Paul George eyes new season, return to Team USA Paul George is too busy this summer to reflect much on his gruesome leg injury. Eleven months after the injury ruined his season and derailed the Pacers’ title hopes, George has moved on. He’s dunking off both feet, following his traditional training regimen and preparing for another NBA season with a new cast of teammates — all without giving his broken right leg a second thought. “It almost seems like it happened ages ago,”...

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24 Jul 2015

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Larry Bird on Paul George: “He Don’t Make the Decisions Around Here”

23 Jul 2015

Late last week, Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird spoke from Summer League in Las Vegas, and discussed his team’s desire to play at a faster pace next season. Bird also mentioned that he wants Paul George to play at the power forward spot, something PG says he’s willing to do … but not exclusively. George is coming a devastating leg injury, and won’t have much of a say in his position change, according to Larry Legend. Per the AP: After announcing the signings of three players Tuesday,...