The NBA announced today that LA Clippers guard/forward Paul George has been selected as a reserve for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. The 72nd NBA All-Star Game will be held at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on Sunday, February 19th at 5 p.m. PST on TNT.
George will make his eighth career All-Star appearance (2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013) and his second with the Clippers.
In his 13th NBA season, George is averaging 23.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.5 steals. George is one of three players in the NBA this season to average at least 23 points, six rebounds, five assists and one-and-a-half steals.
George has scored 30 points or more in eight games this season and 20 points or more in 24 games. On January 26 against San Antonio, George became the third player in franchise history to have at least 35 points, seven assists and three steals while shooting 70% from the field. On October 31 against Houston, George became the eighth player in NBA history to have at least 35 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and six steals in a single game.
The 2012-13 NBA Most Improved Player holds career averages of 20.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.7 steals. A native of Palmdale, Calif., George was voted to the 2018-19 All-NBA First Team. Five times he was voted to the All-NBA Third Team (2021, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2013) and twice to the All-Defensive First Team (2019, 2014) and All-Defensive Second Team (2016, 2013).