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.
In 1962, Wilt Chamberlain set the All-Star game record with 42 points.
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.
In 1998, Mark Jackson recorded a postseason triple-double. After that, Paul George recorded his first career playoff triple-double in 2013.
The Pacers became the first NBA team to start the season 9-0 since the Dallas Mavericks in the 2002–03 season.
In 2004, the Indiana Pacers made their first Eastern Conference Finals trip since 2004.
On August 9, 2007, Paul George committed to Pepperdine University after attending Teiosha's Midnight Madness event.
During the summer of 2007, Paul George competed in AAU tournaments, where recruiters began to notice him.
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".
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 January 21, 2010, Paul George sprained his right ankle against Utah State and missed the next four games.
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.
By 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 December 2011, The Indianapolis Star reported that Paul George had grown 2 inches to 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 m).
In 2011, Paul George's second season in the NBA started and he mostly played the shooting guard position.
In 2011, after his inaugural season, Paul George was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
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 against the New Orleans Hornets, including nine three-pointers, breaking Reggie Miller's franchise record.
In 2012, Paul George participated in the Slam Dunk Contest, showcasing his athleticism and high-flying abilities.
In 2012, Paul George worked with trainer Jerry Powell during the off-season to improve his ball-handling skills.
To cap off a great 2012-13 campaign, George was named to the All-NBA Third Team.
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 13, 2013, Paul George was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.
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.
On September 25, 2013, the Indiana Pacers extended Paul George's contract.
On December 2, 2013, Paul George scored a career-high 43 points in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
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".
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.
In 2014, George's contract extension with the Pacers was set to start.
In 2014, Paul George played in his last playoff game until April 16, 2016.
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.
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.
In 2015, George joined the United States national team for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
In 2015, during the Pacers' season opener against the Toronto Raptors on October 28th, Paul George recorded 17 points and 12 rebounds.
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, George scored 25 points in the Pacers' season opener, contributing to a 130–121 overtime win against the Dallas Mavericks.
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.
In 2016, Paul George joined the United States national team for the Summer Olympics.
In 2016, Paul George recovered from his injury to become an All-Star again and also 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, George was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for games played in April.
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 had a signature footwear and apparel line with Nike.
On January 20, 2018, Paul George scored 36 points 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, 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 10, 2019, Paul George's number 24 was retired by Fresno State.
On November 14, 2019, Paul George made his Clippers debut, scoring 33 points in a loss against the New Orleans Pelicans.
In November 2020, Paul George got engaged to Daniela Rajic.
On December 10, 2020, Paul George signed a four-year, $190 million contract extension with the Clippers.
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.
On October 29, 2021, Paul George scored a season-high 42 points in a defeat against the Portland Trail Blazers.
In 2021, the Los Angeles Clippers appeared in their first trip to the Conference Finals during Paul George's tenure.
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.
In June 2022, Paul George married Daniela Rajic.
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.
In 2022, Paul George's signature footwear and apparel line with Nike ended.
On March 5, 2023, Paul George posted 42 points and 11 rebounds in a 135–129 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
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.
On January 12, 2024, Paul George scored 37 points on 12-of-18 shooting in a 128–119 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
On June 29, 2024, Paul George opted out of his $48.7 million player option with the Los Angeles Clippers, becoming a free agent.
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.
In 2024, Paul George announced that Nike would re-release his earlier sneaker models.
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.