#2 Paul George
Stats: 26.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.2 steals on 45.2 % shooting
It was a shocker when Paul George was not named to the All-Star Game last year. His teammate, Russell Westbrook called it 'outrageous' that a player like George was not named to the All-Star Game.
Even though George was snubbed when the list was announced, he was named to the All-Star Game after Pelicans' center DeMarcus Cousins went down. However, the 5-time All-Star is a lock this year as he is currently playing the best basketball of his career,
Averaging career-high numbers, in the absence of Westbrook (injury), George led the Thunder to some crucial victories and has been his usual self so far this season. He also started making strong case for MVP and the opposition teams need to be wary of him in the playoffs.