VIDEO: Paul George Leaves You Wanting More

by Tom Lewis on Jan 26, 2012 1:01 PM EST in Indiana Pacers News

Sometimes it is easy to forget Indiana Pacers guard Paul George is just 21 years old.

His fluid movement is quicker than it appears so he can go from appearing out of position on defense to shutting down an opponent in a few strides. His handle is still a work in progress, so his ability to finish at the rim often doesn't get off the ground.

But when it does...

That's when the eyebrows raise and you imagine a day in the future when opponents can't keep PG from the rim. Last night in Chicago, PG gave us one of those moments when he crossed up his defender on the right wing and then slid toward the hoop before bursting through the traffic for a two-handed dunk.

Can't lie, when PG started this move it looked more like a turnover waiting to happen, but instead he made the UC say, "Oooohhh." No easy task for a visiting player. So here's to a little patience and PG continuing to grown and deliver the "Oooohhhs" more often.

After the jump, check out a couple of clips of the nice cross-over dunk.

Here's a view from the stands of PG rising above the crowd to finish strong.

Here's a shot of the dunk from the television broadcast (via Eight Points, Nine Seconds).

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Comments

Good post

I just moved back to Indy this year so I haven’t been able to watch a lot of PG and so I know of his potential based on what I’ve read and the Bulls series last year. And even this year, I’ve seen about 35% of the games. But getting to watch last night, seeing this play and then also a drive/dunk earlier (Hibbert got called for 3 seconds I believe so the dunk was uncontested and didn’t count), it might be the first time I’ve really seen his athleticism. And like you said, it’s a smooth and sneaky athleticism. Looks like he’s going to just lay it in and all of a sudden he’s 12 feet in the air.

"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."

by psvirsky on Jan 26, 2012 1:23 PM EST reply actions

Hope he starts to break out in the second half of the season.

He definitely needs to work on his handles and passing.

He’s a great on ball defender, but he seems to get lost in screens to easily.

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by Bronn on May 17, 2011 4:56 PM EDT

by Sparhawk on Jan 26, 2012 2:12 PM EST reply actions

Why do you keep saying he has trouble with his handle?

He is the only other guy on the team other than DC who I feel comfortable with trying to go to the basket. It’s not his handle that gets him in trouble it’s his problem with trying to do to much and getting out of control. I think this is more of a product by never running plays for him and having him stand in the corner on offense, he always ends up with the ball in his hands with the shot clock running down which leads to his erratic play at times. But he has a great handle how many times to you see him get his pocket picked not that often.

by EliB209 on Jan 26, 2012 2:34 PM EST reply actions

Plus

A lot of his turnovers are on guys sliding under him on the drive and getting called for the charge. He never get the benefit of the doubt, which leads to a spike in his turnover numbers. I would like to see the team use him more on the offense with iso’s at the top of the key, he has no trouble getting to the rim.

by EliB209 on Jan 26, 2012 2:39 PM EST reply actions

I consider a good handle being able to be in control to finish a play

Getting out of control starts with not being comfortable with the ball. He gets off balance a lot going through the lane, even some of his makes are awkward. He’s second in turnovers on the team which usually come from getting in no man’s land with the ball.

No bigger PG fan than me and he’s getting there, just nowhere near a finished product.

Indy Cornrows

by Tom Lewis on Jan 26, 2012 2:53 PM EST up reply actions

I agree with that

I always considered handle or handles your ability to dribble, playing throughout my life thats what we always called it. With that explanation I agree with you 100%.

by EliB209 on Jan 26, 2012 3:18 PM EST reply actions