NBA Player Power Rankings: All-Star Break Edition

February 9, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30), forward Draymond Green (23), and guard Klay Thompson (11) hold their all star jerseys before the game against the Houston Rockets at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 10, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) dribbles the ball while Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) defends in the first half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

15. Paul George, Indiana Pacers

Last Rank: No. 15

Position: Forward

Age: 25

Slash Line: .411/.384/.858

Season Averages: 35.4 MPG, 23.3 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 4.0 APG, 1.8 SPG, 2.8 3PM

2015-16 hasn’t been the easiest season of Paul George’s NBA career. He’s shooting just 41.1 percent from the field, and is coming off of a two-month period during which he played some of his worst basketball since becoming a full-time starter.

Between a scorching start to the season and a recent resurgence, George enters the All-Star Break with his Top 15 ranking intact.

George shook his recent demons with 31 points, nine rebounds, and six assists on 11-of-21 shooting against the Atlanta Hawks. He added another 30 in 30 minutes during a win over the Detroit Pistons, and had an efficient 22 points, eight rebounds, and six assists during a blowout loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

He struggled against the Los Angeles Lakers, but George is looking more like himself in February than he did in December and January.

George remains one of the most prolific players in the Association. He’s an elite defensive asset who averages more than 20 points per game, which is a rare combination of skills under the current climate of NBA basketball.

The Indiana Pacers can only hope that George returns to an All-NBA level of play after the All-Star Break.

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