INDIANAPOLIS – The National Basketball Association announced Thursday night that Indiana Pacers forward Paul George has been named as an Eastern Conference reserve for the NBA All-Star game, Feb. 19, at New Orleans.
This is George's fourth All-Star recognition, placing him third in team history behind Jermaine O'Neal with six All-Star games and Reggie Miller with five. Eastern Conference coaches voted for the team's reserves.
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“Anytime you get named to the All-Star team, it's a big honor personally but something I share with the entire organization, especially my coaches and teammates,” said George. “This never gets old and I'm appreciative of the coaches for selecting me.”
George is the Pacers' leading scorer at 22.2 points per game (21st in the NBA), while also averaging six rebounds, 1.73 steals (10th in the NBA) and shooting 92.6 percent from the free throw line (1st in the NBA).
The All-Star game will be televised nationally by TNT.
Below are the rosters for the 2017 All-Star Game: 2017 EASTERN CONFERENCE ALL STARS Player Team Pos. Ht. Wt. Prior to NBA All-Star Selections *#Giannis Antetokounmpo Bucks F 6-11 222 Greece 1 *Jimmy Butler Bulls F 6-7 231 Marquette 3 *DeMar DeRozan Raptors G 6-7 220 USC 3 Paul George Pacers F 6-9 220 Fresno State 4 *Kyrie Irving Cavaliers G 6-3 193 Duke 4 *LeBron James Cavaliers F 6-8 250 St. Vincent/St. Mary HS 13 Kevin Love Cavaliers F 6-10 251 UCLA 4 Kyle Lowry Raptors G 6-0 205 Villanova 3 Paul Millsap Hawks F 6-8 246 Louisiana Tech 4 Isaiah Thomas Celtics G 5-9 185 Washington 2 #Kemba Walker Hornets G 6-1 184 Connecticut 1 John Wall Wizards G 6-4 210 Kentucky 4 2017 WESTERN CONFERENCE ALL STARS Player Team Pos. Ht. Wt. Prior to NBA All-Star Selections DeMarcus Cousins Kings C 6-11 270 Kentucky 3 *Stephen Curry Warriors G 6-3 190 Davidson 4 *Anthony Davis Pelicans F/C 6-10 253 Kentucky 4 *Kevin Durant Warriors F 6-9 240 Texas 8 Marc Gasol Grizzlies C 7-1 255 Spain 3 Draymond Green Warriors F 6-7 230 Michigan State 2 *James Harden Rockets G 6-5 220 Arizona State 5 #Gordon Hayward Jazz F 6-8 226 Butler 1 #DeAndre Jordan Clippers C 6-11 265 Texas A&M 1 *Kawhi Leonard Spurs F 6-7 230 San Diego State 2 Klay Thompson Warriors G 6-7 215 Washington State 3 Russell Westbrook Thunder G 6-3 200 UCLA 6
2017 EASTERN CONFERENCE ALL STARS
2017 WESTERN CONFERENCE ALL STARS
*denotes starter #denotes first-time selection
