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Thunder's Paul George named starter for NBA All-Star Game

Posted at 6:34 PM, Jan 24, 2019
and last updated 2019-01-24 19:34:48-05

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George was named a starter for the 2019 All-Star Game, it was announced today by the NBA.

George is slated to make his sixth career All-Star appearance and his third All-Star start.

In 46 games this season, George is leading the Thunder in scoring while averaging career-highs in points (27.0), rebounds (7.9), steals (2.33) and made threes (3.4). He currently ranks eighth in the NBA in scoring, second in steals and first in points off turnovers (5.0). He leads the league in loose balls recovered (2.3) while ranking second in deflections (3.8).

The NBA All-Star Game is Feb. 17 at 7 p.m.

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