Paul George believes he is deserving of an All-NBA selection this season.

If George is named to one of the three All-NBA teams, he would become eligible for a designated veteran player extension with the Indiana Pacers worth more than $200 million.

"For contract reasons (All-NBA) is important. But I'm not thinking about contracts," George said. "If my performance down the stretch lands me on the All-NBA, which I think I'm deserving of, then so be it. I'll be happy."

The other candidates for the forwards spots on the All-NBA team are LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Draymond Green, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant.

The Pacers are hoping to sign him to an extension this summer but George would have little financial incentive to commit this offseason.

"I'm worried about making the playoffs," George said. "I'm going to play at the highest I can, the best I can every night. Wherever that lands me, that's where it lands me. I'm fighting for a playoff spot."