History of Paul George in Timeline
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.
1962: Wilt Chamberlain's All-Star Game Record
In 1962, Wilt Chamberlain set the All-Star game record with 42 points.
May 2, 1990: Paul George's Birth
On May 2, 1990, Paul Clifton Anthony George, nicknamed "PG-13", was born. He is now an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA.
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.
August 9, 2007: Committed to Pepperdine
On August 9, 2007, Paul George committed to Pepperdine University after attending Teiosha's Midnight Madness event.
2007: AAU Tournament Recognition
During the summer of 2007, Paul George competed in AAU tournaments, where recruiters began to notice him.
November 18, 2008: SportsCenter Play of the Day
On November 18, 2008, Paul George recorded 25 points and 10 rebounds against Saint Mary's. Despite the loss, he made an impression with his one-handed slam dunk over Mickey McConnell that earned him SportsCenter's number 1 "Play of the Day".
February 9, 2009: Career-High Points Against Boise State
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.
January 21, 2010: Ankle Sprain Against Utah State
On January 21, 2010, Paul George sprained his right ankle against Utah State and missed the next four games.
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.
December 2011: Reported Height Increase
In December 2011, The Indianapolis Star reported that Paul George had grown 2 inches to 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 m).
2011: NBA Debut
In 2011, Paul George's second season in the NBA started and he mostly played the shooting guard position.
2011: NBA All-Rookie Second Team
In 2011, after his inaugural season, Paul George was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
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.
2012: Worked on ball handle
In 2012, Paul George worked with trainer Jerry Powell during the off-season to improve his ball-handling skills.
2012: Great 2012-13 Campaign
To cap off a great 2012-13 campaign, George was named to the All-NBA Third Team.
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 13, 2013: All-Defensive Second Team Selection
On May 13, 2013, Paul George was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.
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.
February 10, 2014: Brian Shaw calls George best two-way player
On February 10, 2014, after a Pacers' win over the Denver Nuggets, Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw called Paul George "the best two-way player in the game".
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.
2014: Last Playoff Game
In 2014, Paul George played in his last playoff game until April 16, 2016.
2014: Leg Injury
In 2014, Paul George suffered a broken leg while competing for a roster spot on the United States national team for the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
2014: Compound fracture during scrimmage
In 2014, Paul George suffered a compound fracture of both bones in his lower right leg during a scrimmage. The injury occurred on August 1st while fouling James Harden during a Las Vegas scrimmage for the US national team training camp. This led to him undergoing surgery and being likely to miss the 2014-15 season.
2015: Joined US National Team
In 2015, George joined the United States national team for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
2015: 2015-16 Season Opener
In 2015, during the Pacers' season opener against the Toronto Raptors on October 28th, Paul George recorded 17 points and 12 rebounds.
April 16, 2016: First Playoff Game Since 2014
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.
October 26, 2016: Season Opener Win
On October 26, 2016, George scored 25 points in the Pacers' season opener, contributing to a 130–121 overtime win against the Dallas Mavericks.
2016: Eastern Conference All-Star
In 2016, 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.
2016: Summer Olympics
In 2016, Paul George joined the United States national team for the Summer Olympics.
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.
January 29, 2017: 33 Points Against Houston Rockets
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.
March 15, 2017: Season-High Points Against Hornets
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.
April 2, 2017: 43-Point Effort Against Cavaliers
On April 2, 2017, Paul George had a 43-point effort in a 135-130 double overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
April 14, 2017: Eastern Conference Player of the Month
On April 14, 2017, George was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for games played in April.
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.
October 19, 2017: Thunder Debut
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.
November 10, 2017: Season-High Points Against Clippers
On November 10, 2017, Paul George scored a season-high 42 points in a 120–111 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
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.
January 20, 2018: 36 Points vs Cavaliers
On January 20, 2018, Paul George scored 36 points in a 148–124 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
January 27, 2018: NBA All-Star Game Replacement
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: Season-High 43 Points
On February 1, 2018, Paul George scored a season-high 43 points in a 127–124 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
April 11, 2018: 40 Points Against Grizzlies
On April 11, 2018, Paul George scored 40 points in a 137–123 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
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.
November 10, 2019: Fresno State Jersey Retirement
On November 10, 2019, Paul George's number 24 was retired by Fresno State.
November 14, 2019: Clippers Debut
On November 14, 2019, Paul George made his Clippers debut, scoring 33 points in a loss against the New Orleans Pelicans.
2019: Trade to Los Angeles Clippers
In 2019, Paul George was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.
November 2020: Engagement to Daniela Rajic
In November 2020, Paul George got engaged to Daniela Rajic.
December 10, 2020: Contract Extension with Clippers
On December 10, 2020, Paul George signed a four-year, $190 million contract extension with the Clippers.
2020: Criticism During 2020 NBA Playoffs
During the 2020 NBA Playoffs in Orlando, Florida, Paul George faced criticism for inconsistent performance, averaging his lowest postseason scoring average since his third season, and the Clippers lost to the Denver Nuggets after squandering a 3-1 series lead.
October 29, 2021: Season-High 42 Points
On October 29, 2021, Paul George scored a season-high 42 points in a defeat against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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.
March 29, 2022: Return from Injury
On March 29, 2022, Paul George scored 34 points in his first game back from injury, helping the Clippers secure a comeback victory over the Utah Jazz.
June 2022: Marriage to Daniela Rajic
In June 2022, Paul George married Daniela Rajic.
October 22, 2022: 40 Points vs Kings
On October 22, 2022, Paul George scored 40 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and delivered 6 assists in an 111–109 win over the Sacramento Kings.
2022: End of signature line with Nike
In 2022, Paul George's signature footwear and apparel line with Nike ended.
March 5, 2023: 42 Points Against Grizzlies
On March 5, 2023, Paul George posted 42 points and 11 rebounds in a 135–129 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
October 28, 2023: 36 Points Against Jazz
On October 28, 2023, Paul George scored 36 points and went 15 for 15 from the free-throw line in a 120–118 loss against the Utah Jazz.
January 12, 2024: 37 Points Against Grizzlies
On January 12, 2024, Paul George scored 37 points on 12-of-18 shooting in a 128–119 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
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.
2024: 2024 Playoffs first round against the Dallas Mavericks
In the 2024 playoffs first round, George played against the Dallas Mavericks. In game 3, George struggled, scoring only 7 points with 5 fouls. In the following game, he scored 33 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer, but the Clippers ultimately lost the series 4–2 in 2024.
