The All-Star snub on Paul George has been a subject for debate since the announcement that the former Pacer and 4-time All-Star was not awarded a spot on the Western Conference reserve roster this year.
I am not here to join that argument even though I think George, who leads the league in steals and is making a serious run at the Defensive Player of the Year award not to mention hitting a career-high 42.2% of his three-point attempts, was highly deserving. The fact that Paul George was not named as a reserve, the reserves being selected by coaches, only proves that NBA coaches, no matter what they say, are almost as guilty as most fans at underestimating the value of great defensive play.