Indiana Pacers star Paul George was presented the Comeback Player of the Year Players' Voice Award by the NBPA.

After missing essentially a full season with a gruesome leg injury suffered in a Team USA exhibition game, George returned to play 81 games in the 2015-2016 season.

PG13 averaged 23.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.9 steals, and he was awarded the NBA's Player of the Month award in the first month of his return.

He also earned All-NBA Third-Team honors, leading the Pacers back to the postseason after missing it altogether the prior year.

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George thanked Pacers fans and added:

I'm really grateful. My peers have been very supportive throughout this whole process

It's also fun to finally beat Kobe (Bryant) in something.

Congratulations to George on winning Comeback Player of the Year honors.