Paul George’s first all-star journey came through Indiana Pacers. Now, years later, he will return to the arena for the celebrated contest, however, while being one of the Los Angeles Clippers. In his Indiana days, he earned All-Star honors four times and was one of just four Pacers ever named an NBA All-Star starter. Currently, George is averaging 23 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists with the Clippers, and has earned his 9th trip to the festivities.

Reflecting on this upcoming milestone, George enters the unique narrative where every player participating in 9 All-Star games has been a Hall of Famer. Initially taken aback and grateful for the honor, George shared his shock and gratitude. Furthermore, he then folded things into the larger picture. He urged the next generation to overcome obstacles, have faith in God, and put their best foot forward. Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to inspire, he acknowledged the opportunities that have placed him in this influential position.

With near identical stats of 23.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, George will play alongside Kawhi Leonard, his Clippers teammate. Beyond their impressive individual performances, both Kawhi and George have maintained on-court appearances his season. This factor significantly influences their selection and contributes to the ongoing surge of the Clippers.

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Adding to the excitement for the Pacers, their star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is a starter for the upcoming game. He will share the court with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Joel Embiid, and Jayson Tatum.

Can Paul George be a Hall of Famer?

At 33 years old, Paul George has defied multiple storylines surrounding his game. Primarily, he has challenged the notion of availability and proven his endurance by delivering All-Star-level performances, playing over 40 games before February.

Once renowned as a two-way player who could go pound to pound against almost anyone in the league, George has upheld game on both ends of the floor. A major upgrade is his shooting stroke of over 40% from both the floor and from the three-point line. Despite a slight dip in his defensive abilities, he continues to outperform the league’s defensive rating average of 116.7, boasting 1.6 steals per game and a 19.7 PER, closely trailing Damian Lillard’s 20.2.

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George has 6 All-NBA Team appearances, 4 All-Defensive Team selections, and skills worthy of a Hall of Famer. However, at this moment, he is cited to add more to his resume for a spot in the Hall of Fame. While many fans argue that a championship would solidify his candidacy, George has the potential to earn that esteemed title soon if he continues to leave a lasting impact on the league.