Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Paul George
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Paul George made an impact.
Paul George, nicknamed "PG-13", is a prominent American professional basketball player currently playing for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. He is widely recognized for his outstanding skills and achievements, including nine NBA All-Star selections and six All-NBA Team honors. Furthermore, his defensive prowess is acknowledged through his four-time selection to the NBA All-Defensive Team. George has established himself as one of the league's premier two-way players, excelling on both offense and defense.
1998: Postseason Triple-Double
In 1998, Mark Jackson recorded a postseason triple-double. After that, Paul George recorded his first career playoff triple-double in 2013.
2002: NBA team started the season 9-0
The Pacers became the first NBA team to start the season 9-0 since the Dallas Mavericks in the 2002–03 season.
2004: Eastern Conference Finals Trip
In 2004, the Indiana Pacers made their first Eastern Conference Finals trip since 2004.
March 31, 2010: Declared for NBA Draft
On March 31, 2010, Paul George announced he would forgo his final two seasons of college eligibility at Fresno State and enter the 2010 NBA draft.
May 2010: Predicted Draft Position
By May 2010, mock drafts predicted that Paul George would be selected 12th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies.
July 1, 2010: Signed Rookie Contract
On July 1, 2010, Paul George signed his rookie contract with the Indiana Pacers, a two-year guaranteed deal worth $3.9 million.
2010: NBA Debut
In 2010, Paul George made his NBA debut against the San Antonio Spurs, playing 23 minutes and scoring 4 points.
2011: NBA Debut
In 2011, Paul George's second season in the NBA started and he mostly played the shooting guard position.
February 3, 2012: Outstanding Game Against Mavericks
On February 3, 2012, Paul George recorded 30 points, 7 three-pointers made, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, and 1 blocked shot in a win against the Dallas Mavericks.
November 21, 2012: Career-High Points and Franchise Record
On November 21, 2012, Paul George scored a career-high 37 points against the New Orleans Hornets, including nine three-pointers, breaking Reggie Miller's franchise record.
2012: Participated in Slam Dunk Contest
In 2012, Paul George participated in the Slam Dunk Contest, showcasing his athleticism and high-flying abilities.
February 13, 2013: First Career Triple-Double
On February 13, 2013, Paul George recorded his first career triple-double in a victory over the Charlotte Bobcats, finishing with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists.
May 14, 2013: Conference Semifinals Win Against Knicks
On May 14, 2013, Paul George led the Pacers with 18 points and 14 rebounds in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Knicks, contributing to a 93–82 victory.
September 25, 2013: Contract Extension with Pacers
On September 25, 2013, the Indiana Pacers extended Paul George's contract.
December 2, 2013: Career-High 43 Points
On December 2, 2013, Paul George scored a career-high 43 points in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
August 2014: Changed jersey number to 13
In August 2014, Paul George changed his uniform number from 24 to 13, adopting the PG-13 moniker, and donated his old jerseys to his high school.
2014: Contract Extension Start
In 2014, George's contract extension with the Pacers was set to start.
2016: All-Star and Olympic Gold Medal
In 2016, Paul George recovered from his injury to become an All-Star again and also won an Olympic gold medal.
July 6, 2017: Traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder
On July 6, 2017, Paul George was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis.
2017: Signed with Nike
In 2017, Paul George had a signature footwear and apparel line with Nike.
2017: Trade to Oklahoma City Thunder
In 2017, Paul George was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
July 1, 2018: Free Agency Begins
Weeks before free agency began on July 1, 2018, Paul George decided to stay with the Thunder.
July 10, 2019: Traded to the Clippers
On July 10, 2019, Paul George was traded by the Thunder to the Clippers.
2019: Trade to Los Angeles Clippers
In 2019, Paul George was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.
December 10, 2020: Contract Extension with Clippers
On December 10, 2020, Paul George signed a four-year, $190 million contract extension with the Clippers.
2021: Conference Finals with the Clippers
In 2021, the Los Angeles Clippers appeared in their first trip to the Conference Finals during Paul George's tenure.
2022: End of signature line with Nike
In 2022, Paul George's signature footwear and apparel line with Nike ended.
June 29, 2024: Opted out of Clippers contract
On June 29, 2024, Paul George opted out of his $48.7 million player option with the Los Angeles Clippers, becoming a free agent.
July 6, 2024: Signed with the Philadelphia 76ers
On July 6, 2024, Paul George signed with the Philadelphia 76ers and chose to wear jersey number 8 as a tribute to Kobe Bryant, as his previous numbers were retired by the franchise.
2024: Plays for Philadelphia 76ers
As of 2024, Paul George is playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.
2024: Nike re-release
In 2024, Paul George announced that Nike would re-release his earlier sneaker models.
