Indiana Pacers power forward Paul George’s mission to win the NBA’s most sought-after individual award remains unrealized—adding fuel to the fire that has ignited his remarkable resurgence this season.
“I want to be the MVP this year.”
These were the hopeful, yet confident words of Paul George during the Pacers’ media day session in late September.
No longer hampered by the serious leg injury that derailed his season last year, George has shattered all reasonable expectations for his return through the first 14 games of the 2015-16 NBA regular season.
Frank Vogel, Indiana Pacers head coach, stated that he believes George is the “best two-way player in the game” right now, according to the Washington Post.
“It’s tough to quantify in words,” Vogel said. “I mean, he just does so much. He’s capable of going for 40, carrying the offensive load and being the best defensive player on either team. He’s a special player and the best two-way player in the game. We’re a different team with him ...
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