Paul George's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 2, 2026

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Paul George. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Paul George, nicknamed "PG-13", is a prominent American professional basketball player currently playing for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. Renowned for his all-around game, George has achieved significant accolades, including nine NBA All-Star selections and six All-NBA Team selections. He is also recognized for his defensive prowess, having been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team four times. His career is marked by consistent performance on both offense and defense, solidifying his place as one of the NBA's elite players.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2011: All-Rookie Second Team

In 2011, Paul George was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team after averaging 7.8 points in his first season.

February 3, 2012: 30 Points, 7 Three-Pointers, 9 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 5 Steals, and 1 Blocked Shot

On February 3, 2012, Paul George recorded 30 points, 7 three-pointers, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, and 1 blocked shot in a win against the Dallas Mavericks.

November 21, 2012: Career-High 37 Points

On November 21, 2012, Paul George scored a career-high 37 points, including nine three-pointers, in a victory against the New Orleans Hornets.

2012: Pacers 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: NBA All-Defensive Second Team

On May 13, 2013, Paul George was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.

2013: NBA Most Improved Player and All-Star Selection

In 2013, Paul George was named the NBA Most Improved Player and earned his first All-Star selection, leading the Indiana Pacers to their first Eastern Conference Finals trip since 2004.

February 10, 2014: George called the best two-way player in the game

Following the Pacers' win over the Denver Nuggets on February 10, 2014, Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw, called Paul George "the best two-way player in the game".

2014: Playoff Run and All-NBA Third Team Selection

In 2014, the Pacers, led by Paul George, eliminated the Atlanta Hawks and the Washington Wizards in the first two rounds of the playoffs. George scored a then playoff career-high 39 points in game 4 against the Wizards. The Pacers were later eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat for the third straight year. Paul George was named to the All-NBA third team, and All-Defensive First Team.

2016: Joined United States National Team for Summer Olympics

Following the 2015-16 season, in 2016 George joined the United States national team for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

2016: NBA All-Star Game Appearance

In 2016, Paul George competed for the Eastern Conference in the NBA All-Star Game in Toronto. 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.

2016: All-Star and Olympic Gold Medal

In 2016, Paul George recovered to become an All-Star again and won an Olympic gold medal.

April 14, 2017: Eastern Conference Player of the Month

On April 14, 2017, Paul George was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for games played in April, averaging an NBA-high 32.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists.

January 27, 2018: Named All-Star 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.

November 10, 2019: Fresno State Jersey Retirement

On November 10, 2019, Paul George's number 24 was retired by Fresno State.

2025: George surpasses Vince Carter for ninth in all-time three-pointers made

On December 28, 2024, in a game against the Utah Jazz, Paul George surpassed Vince Carter for ninth in all-time three-pointers made with 2,291 three-pointers.