Paul George to Start 2019 NBA All-Star Game
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The 2018-19 season just got a little better for Paul George, as the Thunder’s superstar small forward has been named a starter in February 17’s All-Star Game in Charlotte. George received 3.1 million fan votes to secure one of the five starting positions available to Western Conference players.
A look at the complete list of starters out of the Western Conference, as selected by fan, media, and player voting:
George is in the midst of a stellar second season in Oklahoma City, averaging career-high numbers in scoring (27 PPG), rebounds (7.9), and steals (2.3), while also shooting 38.9 percent from long range. This is his sixth All-Star selection overall and his first time starting in the Western Conference. He earned two starting spots while playing in the East with the Indiana Pacers.
All-Star reserves will be selected by the coaches and are scheduled to be announced on January 31 at 6:00 PM CST on TNT. Russell Westbrook and Steven Adams, who both did very well in the first round of voting, will have to wait a bit longer to find out if they made the cut.
Check out how the fans, media, and players voted below.
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Kyrie Irving, Kemba Walker, Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Joel Embiid were voted in as the Eastern Conference starters.