NBA 2018-19: Top 3 Small Forwards so far

#1 Paul George (Oklahoma City Thunder)

Paul George is the only legit push for an MVP bid chasing James Harden.

PG13 is playing on a whole new level down in Oklahoma City.

Oozing with a new-found confidence in his game, the six-time All-Star is shooting a career-high 41% from beyond the arc. Averaging the second most points in the league (28.7) as of this moment - only bested by Harden - George seems like the only player worthy enough to stand anywhere close to the Beard in terms of scoring this season.

What makes him complete is his elite two-way play, backed by a league-leading average of 2.3 steals per game. Across the 55 games he has played for OKC, Paul is also averaging career-high numbers in rebounds (8.0) and assists (4.1), along with pulling through his best shooting season (from the field as well as the three-point line) ever.

Highlight: In OKC's most recent win, George posted a mind-boggling triple-double of 47 points (season-high), 12 rebounds and 10 assists, netted eight three-pointers and shot a blazing 58% from the field.