NBA Player Power Rankings: Who's Hot, Who's Not?

NBA Player Power Rankings: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not?

January 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after shooting a three-point shot during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Hornets 111-101. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 12, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) dribbles the ball in the second half of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Indiana Pacers beat the Phoenix Suns by the score of 116-97. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

12. Paul George, Indiana Pacers

Last Rank: No. 7

Position: Forward

Age: 25

Slash Line: .414/.387/.843

Season Averages: 35.6 MPG, 24.1 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 3.8 APG, 1.9 SPG, 3.0 3PM

Verdict: Not

During the month of November, 2015, Paul George had a very compelling case for being the second-best player in the NBA . In December, he regressed significantly and shot well below 40.0 percent from the field.

After starting January on a high note, George has returned to his erratic ways.

George is averaging 19.4 points on a slash line of .373/.243/.914 over his past five games. He hasn’t necessarily played poorly in all of those games, but his scorching shooting touch from November is something of a forgotten trait.

It’s not too late for a turnaround, but Indiana needs its star player to get back to what was working.

George has slipped to No. 17 in the NBA in Win Shares and doesn’t even crack the Top 20 in Win Shares per 48 minutes. His statistics are still stellar, but the 25-year-old is shooting just 40.2 percent from the field and 31.6 percent from 3-point range in seven January games.

The question is, can George rediscover his superstar form?

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