Pacers forward Paul George believes he deserves to be on the All-NBA team

Paul George ended the double overtime game against the Cavaliers with 43 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists.

After the loss, the forward said that he deserves to be in the All-NBA team.

Per ESPN, Paul George believes he deserves to be on the All-NBA team after his strong play down the stretch this season, an accolade that would enable him to sign a designated veteran player extension worth more than $200 million with the Indiana Pacers this offseason. George stressed his primary focus is to find a way to guide the Pacers into the playoffs. After losing to the Cavaliers 135-130 in double overtime Sunday, the Pacers have lost six of seven games and fallen out of playoff position.

“For contract reasons (All-NBA) is important. But I’m not thinking about contracts,” George said. “If my performance down the stretch lands me on the All-NBA, which I think I’m deserving of, then so be it. I’ll be happy.”