George

[MUpacersSIC]

1:13
[Comment From Mark]
Do you have a nickname or anything other than "Paul George" we can call you, when we're cheering your name come November?
1:14
Paul George: P.G. has really just been my nickname. At Fresno they called me King George.

http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/chat_george_100625.html

EVERYONE WELCOME KING GEORGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seems like a really good guy and a good pick. I like that he's confident, but still doesn't come across as cocky. He has all-star potential, hope he lives up to it too.

[greenway84]

Ive been watching a lot of youtube video of him and I see gay in him. haha no pun intended...i was referring to rudy gay

[kyphi]

this kid has a chance in the NBA, for certain. Hopefully, the Pacers have a diamond in the not so rough.

[funkatron101]

I was hoping for Sessions, Gomes and the #16 for Ford and George.

[pacersrule08]

I was hoping for Sessions, Gomes and the #16 for Ford and George.

why would the pacers do that?

I mean the turned down 10th and tj ford ford for maynor 18th and 21st pick which is a lot better than the minnesota deal IMO

[funkatron101]

I was hoping for Sessions, Gomes and the #16 for Ford and George.

why would the pacers do that?

I mean the turned down 10th and tj ford ford for maynor 18th and 21st pick which is a lot better than the minnesota deal IMO

I think Sessions and Babbitt would have been good fits and Gomes does provide some cap relief. Hard to say at this point, but I don't think Maynor is a starter. Sessions very well could be and might actually surpass Flynn for the starting spot next season.

[DelaneyRudd]

Paul George is awesome. I now LURVE the Pacers!

[Canomad]

i think you guys are gonna give him a chance at sg. just a hunch i have. but i do think he will end up being a better player then wesley johnson.

[Gremz]

I'd like to see him split his minutes between both wing spots, but it is O'Brien's team so who knows.

[Moooose]

George is still learning the game and the fact that he played center all highschool and then turning into an sf in college and nailing it well could be a good indication that he learns fast. He's been playing facing the basket for just 1.5 years now or so and he's already pretty impressive. I'm confident he can play SG just like what Dunleavy did with Granger on the 3.

[Indy2thaWindy]

^
with all the doodoo Pacers get Okafor trades, George could play PF like Rashard Lewis if Obrien goes with Okafor at center. But if Okafor ever comes to the pacers with that contract without Chris Paul comin with him Pacers should move to Kansas City.

[Canomad]

I'd like to see him split his minutes between both wing spots, but it is O'Brien's team so who knows.

gremz i think in time durring the half way point of the season you will be elated that GSW picked ekpe.

[DeeJay]

Excited about Pacers picking up George. Seems like a great player.
Hopefully he gets a good amount of court time on the team though. It would be annoying to see him get limited minutes.
I see him having a bright future.

[Gremz]

I'd like to see him split his minutes between both wing spots, but it is O'Brien's team so who knows.

gremz i think in time durring the half way point of the season you will be elated that GSW picked ekpe.

I hope you're right dude. I am excited by the guys we drafted.

[kyphi]

Kansas City? really? - you all should know I live in Missouri and am around 6 hours from the closest NBA team. Jeez, don't get my hopes up

[Indy2thaWindy]

If there is gonna be a new franchise or a team movin it will probly be to vegas or kc. NBA doesnt want a team in vegas.

[Boneman2]

Like I've always stated, Indy would have a few teams thinking relocation. Just cause the fans revolted against this org, doesn't erase the fact they were absolutely fanatical for two decades. Kind of like when Minn lost their hockey team ( Norther Stars), it didn't take too long til the league realized Minnesota is the cradle of hockey when it comes to hockey in the US. Same analogy different sport/state. I am not worried, just leave the name and colors because they belong to Indy via the ABA. Regardless, the Pacers will not go anywhere and Las Vegas is the last place any major professional team should represent. I wouldn't want my investment in that environment (Russian Mob/Ital Mob/US mob/prostitution/24-7 never sleeps), there are just too many negative entrapments for these young multi-millionaires to avoid.

Back to George. It feels nice to have a player some feel will exceed most others in the draft.

[Indy2thaWindy]

Indiana would have a team faster than Charlotte. If not people would runup in the white house and hold hostages. We dont play around when it comes to basketball.

[kyphi]

Indiana would have a team faster than Charlotte. If not people would runup in the white house and hold hostages. We dont play around when it comes to basketball.

I think Indiana should have a team - and I hope you "all" get a contender sooner than later.