Indiana Pacers: Top 10 NBA Draft picks in franchise history

Apr 15, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; iIndiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the first quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 23, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) points during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Cleveland defeats Indiana 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Paul George (SF) – No. 10 pick in 2010 NBA Draft

Career stats (with the Pacers): 448 GP, 18.1 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 3.2 APG, 1.6 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 2.5 TOV, 43.2 FG%, 37.0 3P%, 85.0 FT%

When it was announced that the Pacers were taking Paul George from Fresno State with their first round pick in 2010, most fans in Indiana had never even heard of the 6’9″ forward.

George embarked on a steady but fast rise, becoming an NBA All-Star by his third season in the league. He went from unknown commodity to face of the franchise in a very short time; he is considered by some to be a superstar in today’s NBA.

Paul George has a well-rounded game on both sides of the floor. He is a dynamic scorer offensively and a very good defender as well.

George has become a complete player, but as the Pacers’ lone star, he is now being asked to make others around him better — a difficult task that is currently a work in progress.

There is a great deal of speculation right now about Paul George’s future, as he can become a free agent next summer. Whether he leaves Indiana or not, his legacy as a Pacer has been chiseled.

Paul George is arguably the most talented player to ever put on a Pacers NBA uniform, and he was also secured with a relatively low draft pick (10th overall). This combination of ability and value is nearly unmatched in Indiana Pacers history.

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