![]() We're a month into the season, and he's making a strong case to do just that. This season's Pacers (with George): 101.8 points, 95.6 points allowed, +6.2 point differential, 44.4% field goal, 40% three-point, 15.3 turnovers, and 49.4% rebounding.īefore the season began, George told USA TODAY Sports that he could be the MVP this year. Last season, the Pacers (without George for 76 games): 97.3 points, 97 points allowed, +0.3 point differential, 43.9% field goal, 35.2% three-point, 13.3 turnovers, and 51.2% rebounding. Miles, but it's no secret that having George back on the floor has meant the most for team success. The Pacers are also a much better team this season thanks to their new space-and-pace system, some solid offseason signings (and departures), and high quality play from C.J. The Pacers have benefitted from his return, jumping out to an 11-5 start, after finishing with a 38-44 record and no playoffs last season (George played in the final six games). This season (after his injury): 27.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.6 steals, 45.9% field goal, 45.5% three-point, 85% free throw, 26.19 player efficiency rating, and +7.7 plus-minus.Īs the numbers show, he's been a better player on both ends of the floor this season. ![]() ![]() In the 2013-14 season (before his injury): he averaged 21.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.9 steals, 42.4% field goal, 36.4% three-point, 86.4% free throw, 20.16 player efficiency rating, and +4.6 plus-minus. This season - just a little more than a year after a broken leg - George has made his return, and he's playing better than ever. ![]() ![]() The 25-year-old had the best year of his career during the 2013-14 season. He became a household name and catapulted himself into the MVP conversation while leading the Indiana Pacers to the Eastern Conference Finals. It's rare to see an NBA player suffer a devastating injury and return playing at a higher level than before, but that's exactly what Indiana Pacers forward Paul George is doing. Watch Video: NBA Daily Hype: Pacers are red hot ![]()
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