History of Paul George in Timeline
Paul George, nicknamed "PG-13", is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including being a nine-time NBA All-Star, six-time member of the All-NBA Team, and four-time member of the NBA All-Defensive Team. These achievements highlight his exceptional skills and impact on the sport.
May 2, 1990: Paul George is born
Paul Clifton Anthony George was born on May 2, 1990.
August 9, 2007: Commitment to Pepperdine University
Paul George initially committed to Pepperdine University on August 9, 2007, after a positive experience at their Midnight Madness event.
2007: Recruiters Notice George
During the summer of 2007, recruiters began to take notice of Paul George's basketball skills while he participated in AAU tournaments.
November 18, 2008: SportsCenter's Play of the Day
On November 18, 2008, Paul George performed a one-handed slam dunk that was featured on SportsCenter as the 'Play of the Day'.
February 9, 2009: Career-High 29 Points
Paul George scored a career-high of 29 points on February 9, 2009, leading the Bulldogs to a win against Boise State.
January 21, 2010: Ankle Injury
Paul George sprained his right ankle on January 21, 2010, during a game against Utah State.
2010: Drafted by Indiana Pacers
In 2010, Paul George was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 10th overall pick in the NBA draft.
2013: NBA Most Improved Player & First All-Star Selection
Paul George was named the NBA's Most Improved Player and earned his first All-Star selection in 2013.
2014: Injury during USA Basketball Training
In 2014, Paul George suffered a broken leg during training with the US national team for the FIBA World Cup.
2016: All-Star and Olympic Gold Medalist
Paul George made a comeback in 2016 and was selected as an All-Star. He also won a gold medal as part of the US Olympic team.
July 6, 2017: Paul George Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder
On July 6, 2017, Paul George was traded from the Indiana Pacers to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis.
October 19, 2017: Paul George's Thunder Debut
On October 19, 2017, Paul George made his debut for the Oklahoma City Thunder, scoring a team-high 28 points in a win against the New York Knicks.
November 10, 2017: Paul George Scores Season-High 42 Points
On November 10, 2017, Paul George scored a season-high 42 points, along with 9 rebounds and 7 assists in a win against the Los Angeles Clippers.
2017: Trade to Oklahoma City Thunder
Paul George was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017.
January 20, 2018: Paul George Scores 36 Points Against Cavaliers
On January 20, 2018, Paul George scored 36 points in a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
January 27, 2018: Paul George Named to 2018 NBA All-Star Game
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.
February 1, 2018: Paul George Scores Season-High 43 Points
On February 1, 2018, Paul George scored a season-high 43 points in a loss against the Denver Nuggets.
April 11, 2018: Paul George Scores 40 Points in Regular Season Finale
On April 11, 2018, Paul George scored 40 points in a win over the Memphis Grizzlies during the Thunder's regular season finale.
July 1, 2018: Paul George Stays With the Thunder
While Paul George had thoughts about returning to Southern California, he decided to stay with the Oklahoma City Thunder weeks before free agency began on July 1, 2018.
July 10, 2019: Paul George Traded to Los Angeles Clippers
On July 10, 2019, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Danilo Gallinari, five first-round draft picks, and the rights to swap two other first-round picks.
November 10, 2019: Fresno State Retires George's Number
On November 10, 2019, Fresno State retired Paul George's number, 24.
November 14, 2019: Paul George Debuts with Clippers
On November 14, 2019, Paul George made his debut with the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 33 points in a loss against the New Orleans Pelicans.
2019: Clippers Squander 3-1 Series Lead
During the 2019-2020 season, the Los Angeles Clippers squandered a 3-1 series lead against the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the playoffs, becoming the 12th team in NBA history to do so.
2019: Trade to Los Angeles Clippers
In 2019, Paul George was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.
December 10, 2020: Paul George Signs Contract Extension with Clippers
On December 10, 2020, Paul George signed a four-year, $190 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers.
2020: Paul George Faces Criticism During Playoffs
During the 2020 NBA Playoffs, which took place in Orlando, Florida, Paul George drew frequent criticism from NBA fans and media for his inconsistent performance. In 13 playoff games, George averaged 20.2 points per game, his lowest scoring average in the playoffs since his third season in the NBA, while shooting 39.8% from the field, marking the fourth time in his career he shot below 40% in the playoffs.