From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Paul George made an impact.
Paul George, nicknamed "PG-13", is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. He is a highly decorated player, having been selected as an NBA All-Star nine times. His exceptional skills have also earned him six All-NBA Team selections and four NBA All-Defensive Team selections, solidifying his reputation as one of the league's top talents on both offense and defense.
In 2013 Paul George led the team to their first Eastern Conference Finals trip since 2004
On November 18, 2008, Paul George recorded 25 points and 10 rebounds against Saint Mary's, and his one-handed slam dunk over Mickey McConnell earned him SportsCenter's number 1 "Play of the Day".
On February 9, 2009, Paul George scored a then career-high 29 points to lead the Fresno State Bulldogs to an 88–82 victory over Boise State.
On March 31, 2010, Paul George announced that he would forgo his final two seasons of college eligibility at Fresno State and enter the 2010 NBA draft.
In May 2010, mock drafts predicted that Paul George would be selected 12th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies.
On July 1, 2010, Paul George signed his rookie contract with the Indiana Pacers, a two-year guaranteed deal worth $3.9 million.
In 2010, Paul George made his NBA debut against the San Antonio Spurs, playing 23 minutes and scoring 4 points.
In the lockout-shortened 2011–12 season, Paul George started all 66 games for the Pacers, averaging 12.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists on 44% shooting
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.
On November 21, 2012, Paul George scored a career-high 37 points and made nine three-pointers in a victory against the New Orleans Hornets, breaking the franchise record for most 3-pointers made in a single game.
In 2012, Paul George participated in the Slam Dunk Contest, showcasing his athleticism as a high-flyer.
In 2012, Paul George worked with trainer Jerry Powell during the off-season to improve his ball-handling skills.
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.
On May 14, 2013, Paul George led the Pacers with 18 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Knicks, in a 93–82 victory.
On September 25, 2013, the Indiana Pacers extended Paul George's contract, electing him to be their designated player.
On December 2, 2013, Paul George scored a career-high 43 points, along with 3 rebounds and 3 assists, in a 106–102 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
In 2014, Paul George made it to the playoffs, eliminating the Atlanta Hawks and the Washington Wizards in the first two rounds before being eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat for the third straight year. He was also named to the All-NBA third team and All-Defensive First Team.
In 2014, Paul George's contract extension with the Indiana Pacers was set to begin, which was a "5/30" designated player extension.
In the Pacers' 2015–16 season opener against the Toronto Raptors on October 28, Paul George recorded 17 points, 12 rebounds, and was later fined $10,000 for criticizing the referees.
Paul George joined the United States national team for the 2016 Summer Olympics, following the 2015-16 season.
On April 16, 2016, Paul George played in his first playoff game since 2014, scoring 33 points in a Game 1 victory over the Toronto Raptors.
On October 26, 2016, Paul George scored 25 points in a 130–121 overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks in the Pacers' season opener.
Following the 2015–16 season, Paul George joined the United States national team for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
In 2016, Paul George competed for the Eastern Conference in the NBA All-Star Game in Toronto, where he started and was the game's leading scorer with 41 points, finishing one point shy of the All-Star game record set by Wilt Chamberlain in 1962.
In 2016, Paul George recovered from his injury to become an All-Star again and won an Olympic gold medal.
On January 29, 2017, Paul George scored 33 points in a 120–101 win over the Houston Rockets, matching a career high by topping the 30-point mark for the fourth straight game.
On March 15, 2017, Paul George scored 27 of his season-high 39 points in the second half of the Pacers' 98–77 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
On April 2, 2017, Paul George had a 43-point effort in a 135–130 double overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
On April 14, 2017, Paul George was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for games played in April, where he averaged an NBA-high 32.8 points.
On July 6, 2017, Paul George was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis.
On October 19, 2017, Paul George debuted for the Thunder, scoring a team-high 28 points in a 105–84 win over the New York Knicks.
On November 10, 2017, Paul George scored a season-high 42 points in a 120–111 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
In 2017, Paul George signed with Nike and had a signature footwear and apparel line.
On January 20, 2018, Paul George had a 36-point effort in a 148–124 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
On January 27, 2018, Paul George was named as a replacement for the injured DeMarcus Cousins on Team LeBron for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.
On February 1, 2018, Paul George scored a season-high 43 points in a 127–124 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
On April 11, 2018, in the Thunder's regular season finale, Paul George scored 40 points in a 137–123 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Weeks before free agency began on July 1, 2018, Paul George decided to stay with the Thunder.
On July 10, 2019, Paul George was traded by the Thunder to the Clippers.
On November 14, 2019, Paul George made his Clippers debut against the New Orleans Pelicans, scoring 33 points in a 132–127 loss.
On December 10, 2020, Paul George signed a four-year, $190 million contract extension with the Clippers.
On October 29, 2021, Paul George scored a season-high 42 points and grabbed eight rebounds in a 92–111 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
In 2021, during Paul George's tenure, the Los Angeles Clippers made their first trip to the Conference Finals.
On March 29, 2022, in his first game back from injury, Paul George scored 34 points, with six assists and four steals, in a 121–115 comeback victory over the Utah Jazz.
On October 22, 2022, Paul George scored 40 points, with 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in a win against the Sacramento Kings. This marked the 20th time in his career that he scored at least 40 points, and his fifth as a Clipper.
In 2022, Paul George's signature footwear and apparel line with Nike came to an end.
On March 5, 2023, Paul George posted 42 points and 11 rebounds in a win against the Memphis Grizzlies.
On October 28, 2023, Paul George scored 36 points and went 15 for 15 from the free-throw line in a loss against the Utah Jazz.
On January 12, 2024, Paul George scored 37 points on 12-of-18 shooting, 7-of-10 from three, 6-of-6 from the free throw line in a win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
On June 29, 2024, Paul George opted out of his $48.7 million player option with the Clippers, becoming a free agent.
On July 6, 2024, Paul George signed a four-year, $212 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, choosing jersey number 8 as a tribute to Kobe Bryant. This signing created a star trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
In 2024, Paul George announced that Nike would re-release his earlier sneaker models.
In 2024, during game 3 of the first round of the playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks, Paul George struggled, scoring only 7 points. In the following game, he scored 33 points. The Clippers lost the series to the Mavericks 4–2.
Paul George struggled with injuries and ineffectiveness in the 2024-2025 season, missing the first five games due to a bone bruise.
On March 17, 2025, it was announced that Paul George would miss the remainder of the season due to adductor and knee injuries. His season was described as disappointing.
In 2025, with the signing of Paul George, the Philadelphia 76ers were expected to be contenders for the NBA championship.
On December 16, 2024, Paul George surpassed Jason Terry for tenth in all-time three-pointers made with 2,285.
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