Today is a landmark day for the Pacers organization, as Pacers forward Paul George has won the fan vote to start the 2016 All-Star Game on Feb. 14 in Toronto.
It may feel like a mere formality given George's firm foothold on a starting spot in the various voting updates released over the last few weeks, but George's election deserves proper celebration.
Think about where he was just a year ago.
Watching games in suits. Shooting lots of jumpers. Breaking the internet with uncontested dunks that were an important measuring stick in his recovery, but a far cry from his past heights.