Category Archives: Paul George

Pacers playing for pride, determined to avoid a sweep

The Pacers are aware of what is at stake Sunday. It’s simple: Win, or stay home.

After three great battles in this first-round series, the Pacers must win on Sunday in Indianapolis to keep their season alive against the Cleveland Cavaliers. All three games have been close, decided by a total of 12 points.

Game 3 on Thursday night still does not sit well with …

Lakers’ Magic Johnson sends strong message to Paul George; of course that’s tampering

Magic Johnson, the Hall of Famer and recently appointed President of Basketball Operations for the Los Angeles Lakers, made it clear to Paul George that he is desired back in L.A. Come home, Johnson essentially said.

*wink*

Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week, a show George joined in Jan. 2014, Johnson was asked about the Lakers’ future and how he might go about landing …

VIDEO: Pacers react to Game 3 loss to Cavaliers

The Pacers dropped Game 3 to the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-114 despite leading by 25 points at the half. LeBron James recorded a triple-double and led all players with 41 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists as the Cavs outscored the Pacers 70-40 over the final two quarters.

[Final boxscore]

Paul George responds to national criticism: ‘Complete ignorance … I didn’t say anything wrong’

After Paul George answered questions following Game 1 and 2 losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers, he was the subject of conversation from the national media calling him selfish and a bad teammate for “calling teammates out” and “throwing teammates under the bus.”

These are coming from writers and national reporters who haven’t stepped foot inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse to watch a Pacers game in person …

VIDEO: Paul George’s latest Gatorade spot includes Rakeem Christmas and Joe Young

Joe Young appears in his third commercial for Gatorade with Paul George, and teammate Rakeem Christmas joined them in the latest ad.

This commercial pushes the all-new Gatorade Flow, “all the flavor with a new smooth finish.” It first aired on television during the Pacers’ Game 2 loss Monday at Cleveland.

As VigilantSports.com reported back on the trade-deadline day (Feb. 23), when there was plenty …

McMillan and George earn conference honors after Pacers went 5-1 in April

Team success leads to individual awards, and that was the case for Indiana on Friday. One day before the start of the NBA Playoffs, Pacers head coach Nate McMillan was named Coach of the Month and Paul George was named Player of the Month in the Eastern Conference.

One of the bright spots to the Pacers’ season was how they ended it, going 5-1 … …

Reggie Miller: Paul George ‘certainly deserving’ of All-NBA honor

Reggie Miller believes Paul George deserves to be voted on one of three All-NBA teams. All-NBA teams are one of many awards voted on by a panel of approximately 100 members of the media, in addition to marquee awards like the MVP, Coach of the Year, and Defensive Player of the Year.

The Pacers and their fans, along with George, will be eagerly awaiting the results of the …

Paul George hopeful to be voted on All-NBA team

Media members have an important vote ahead of them.

No, I’m not referring to the Most Valuable Player award or Coach of the Year, which also has several serious options.

Approximately 100 media members, a combination of beat reporters covering all 30 teams and national reporters, will have an impact on Paul George and perhaps his future with the Pacers when they submit their ballot by Friday for the …