Pacers forward Paul George is currently in Rio de Janeiro, hoping to help the United States Men's National Team bring home a gold medal in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. But before the Olympics even get underway, George picked up a major accolade on Thursday, when he was named the 2015-16 Comeback Player of the Year in the Players Voice Awards.
The Players Voice Awards were started in 2015 by the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) as an alternative to traditional league awards, which are voted on by select members of the media. The awards are voted on exclusively by NBA players and feature both traditional categories (Most Valuable Player, Best Rookie, etc.