OKLAHOMA CITY, May 22, 2019 – Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George was named to the 2018-19 NBA All-Defensive First Team, it was announced today by the NBA.
It is the second All-Defensive First Team honor (2013-14) and fourth All-Defensive team selection overall for George. The six-time All-Star led the league with 3.8 deflections per game and 2.1 loose balls recovered per game. He ranked second with 4.9 points scored off opponent turnovers and maintained the third-most defensive win shares (.166) this season.
George appeared in 77 games (all starts) and averaged career highs in points (28.