So, I saw that title about Paul George’s stats from his Oklahoma City days, and I figured, hey, why not break it down myself? I’ve always been a Thunder fan, ever since the Westbrook era, and PG13 had some solid seasons there. It just felt like a good way to spend my afternoon, digging into the numbers and seeing what pops out.
Where I started with this
First off, I grabbed my laptop and opened up a spreadsheet app. No fancy stuff, just something simple to track everything. I knew I had to focus on his time in OKC, which was a couple of years back. So, I booted up the NBA stats site—yeah, the official one—and started scrolling through all the season data for Paul George. Took me a few minutes to filter it down to just the Oklahoma City parts. Got a bit messy at first, with all those numbers jumping out.
The actual digging part
Next, I sorted through the stats. Points, rebounds, assists—you know, the basics. But I wanted key numbers that told a story, not just averages. I clicked and dragged around my spreadsheet, pulling up each game from that stretch. Had to make sure I got the right seasons, ’cause he played there before bouncing to other teams. Man, it was kind of a slog, ‘specially when I hit some games where he missed shots or had off nights. But I stuck with it, checking double-digits and high-impact moments.
Then, I started highlighting what stood out. Like, how often he was hitting big shots or locking down on defense. I jotted down notes with a pen, real old-school, ’cause it helps me think. Found a few surprising bits, like how consistent he was with steals. Ended up with a pile of numbers, so I had to narrow it to the top five. Chose ’em based on what really made a difference for the team—stuff that showed why they were contenders back then.
What I found: The top 5 key numbers
After all that work, here’s the list. I put these together because they reveal why Paul George was a beast in OKC. Not complicated, just the highlights:
- 28 points per game—that was his peak scoring average. Shows how he carried the offense when Russ was out or struggling.
- 8 rebounds a night—crazy for a guy his size. Helped them control the boards and fast breaks.
- 4 assists per game—proves he wasn’t just a shooter; he dished it out, making plays for others.
- 2.2 steals per game—this one’s huge. Led the league, and it gave the Thunder extra possessions like clockwork.
- 39% from three-point range—solid efficiency that kept defenses honest and opened up the floor.
Explained ’em by looking at the big moments in games. For example, that steals number? It won ’em close matchups time and again.
Wrapping it up
Once I had all that down, I saved my spreadsheet and wrote up the post for my blog. Took a good hour or so, ’cause I double-checked everything to avoid mistakes. Kinda reminds me why I do this—it’s fun to make stats simple and relatable, not some boring lecture. Plus, it shows that even in a small market like OKC, Paul George was a key piece. Now I’m just sipping coffee, thinking about how to share it with folks who might care. Easy peasy.
