Paul George's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1962: Wilt Chamberlain's All-Star Game Record

In 1962, Wilt Chamberlain set the All-Star game record with 42 points.

1998: Postseason Triple-Double by Mark Jackson

In Game 1 of the Pacers' 2013 NBA playoffs first-round series versus the Atlanta Hawks, George recorded his first career playoff triple-double. It was the first postseason triple-double by a Pacers player since Mark Jackson had one in the 1998 playoffs.

2011: NBA All-Rookie Second Team

In 2011, Paul George was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team after averaging 7.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in his first season.

November 21, 2012: Career-High 37 Points

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.

2012: To cap off a great 2012–13 campaign, George was named to the All-NBA Third Team

To cap off a great 2012–13 campaign, George was named to the All-NBA Third Team

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: Called Best Two-Way Player in the Game

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

2014: Playoffs run, All-NBA third team, All-Defensive First Team

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.

2016: All-Star Game Performance

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.

2016: All-Star Return and Olympic Gold Medal

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

April 14, 2017: Named 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, where he averaged an NBA-high 32.8 points.

November 10, 2019: Fresno State Jersey Retirement

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

March 29, 2022: Return from Injury

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.