Paul George is a professional basketball player from the United States who now plays for the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is now a small forward with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has only played for one other team in his nine-year NBA career, the Indiana Pacers.

Quick Facts of Paul George

How much is Paul George’s net worth?

The net worth of Paul George is said to be an astonishing amount of over $90 million. His endorsement deals with Nike and Gatorade in addition to his NBA contracts all summed up and gave him an astonishing income.

Fans were skeptical of George’s contract when he signed it because of the residual disappointment from the Orlando bubble. George also makes around $8 million from endorsements. In 2017, he debuted his hallmark show, PG1 (Nike). He has endorsement partnerships with New Era, Foot Locker, and Gatorade, among others.

“I’m holding out a little hope personally because I want to be back, but this injury could take a year to fully recover. The last thing I want to do is feel like I’m OK, come out early and be vulnerable to further injury.” – Paul George

What is Paul George famous for?

• A member of the Oklahoma City Thunder wearing the number 13 jersey.
• Four-time NBA All-Star, three-time All-NBA Team and NBA All-Defensive Team selection.

Where was Paul George born?

Paul George was born on May 2, 1990, in Palmdale, California. He grew up idolizing the likes of Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. Firstly, he is of African-American descent and holds American citizenship. Paul George Sr. (father) and Paulette George (mother) are his parents (mother). Teiosha, a basketball player, and Portal, a volleyball player, were his two older sisters.

He attended Fresno State University and Knight High School in Palmdale, California. He was dubbed the most entertaining player in the West region while playing collegiate basketball.

“First and foremost, I just want to give a huge thanks to the fans who have been behind me.” – Paul George

When did Paul George pursue his basketball career?

• When it comes to Paul George’s professional basketball career, he began after being selected by the Indiana Pacers in the 2010 NBA draft. He has been involved in athletics since 2010, and he continues to do so. He signed a two-year, $3.9 million contract with the Pacers on July 1, 2010. He made his NBA debut against the San Antonio Spurs, playing 23 minutes and scoring four points. He is one of just two rookies from the 2010 NBA draft to start for the team; the other being Landry Fields of the ‘New York Knicks.’ During the 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend, he was chosen to compete in the Slam Dunk Contest and the Rising Stars Challenge.
• He was selected the NBA’s Player of the Week after winning three straight games against Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Detroit during the 2012-13 season. He was also voted the NBA’s Most Improved Player at the end of the season.
• George’s contract was extended on September 25, 2013, when the Pacers elected him to be their designated player, and he is still with the team. He was also named to the US Olympic squad for the 2016 Rio Olympics, where he won a gold medal.
• The Pacers traded George to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Victor Oladipp and Domantas Sabonis at the end of the 2016 season. On October 19, 2017, George made his Thunders debut in the team’s season opener.
• The Thunders had a 47-35 record at the completion of the 2017 season. Similarly, Paul George had a season average of 21.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists. George re-signed with the Thunder on July 6, 2018, for a four-year, $137 million contract

NBA Highlights

Paul George’s career has seen its fair share of ups and downs. He initially started off with Pacers, with whom he soon grew to become an essential element within the team. During playoffs, his name was on everybody’s lips.

Here are some of the best highlights of Paul George’s career:

• 6× NBA All-Star (2013, 2014, 2016–2019)
• 4× All-NBA Third Team (2013, 2014, 2016, 2018)
• 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2014, 2019)
• All-NBA First Team (2019)

Injury Recovery and Comeback

In 2014, Paul George suffered a pretty bad injury to his leg during the Team USA Scrimmage, which was a big setback. This Paul George injury turned out to be a major one; however, he recovered wonderfully and came back stronger than ever.

• Updates on Clippers Paul George Injury started to get regular as fans were tracking his health.
• The stats that George has had since the injury have shown his resilience and commitment.

“I think everybody, whether they have team goals or individual goals, I think everybody would like to be the MVP of the league. But that’s not what my focus is. My job is just to give everything that I have, play as hard as I can, and just try to win as much as possible. If that makes me the MVP, then so be it.” – Paul George

Who is the Paul George’s wife?

Paul George was in relationship with model Jessica Burciaga. They began dating in December 2013. Whereas, the legal way has Paul George married to Daniela Rajic, and they do have two children together. Most of his private life, George keeps on the low but usually shares moments with his family through his social media accounts.

How tall is George?

Paul is 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m) tall, according to his body measurements. His body weight is 220 lbs (100 kilograms). As well as he has dark brown eyes and black hair. In addition, his chest, waist, and biceps all measure 42-35-15 inches.

 

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Paul George Stats

Paul George is a force to be reckoned with, as he is an absolute scoring machine, averaging more than 20 points through his career in the league. Due to his amazing shooting from behind the arc, his outstanding ability on the court to drive to the hoop, and his solid defense, he can easily be regarded as one of the most complete players in the NBA.

Notable Stats:

• Career Points: Over 16,000
• Career Rebounds: 5,000+
• Career Assists: 3,000+
• Regularly ranks high in defensive statistics.

Paul George and the Clippers

Ever since he moved to the Los Angeles Clippers, George has been an integral part of their success. He shares the team leadership with Kawhi Leonard as they lead the Clippers to newer heights in the hope of conquering the elusive championship title.

• Among fans, the trend to search for: Clippers Kawhi and Paul George update
• As a duo, they are considered one of the most feared defensive pairs currently active in the NBA.

Paul George Shoes: A Sneaker Legacy

The collaboration between Paul George with Nike has given birth to the most popular signature basketball shoes. The Nike Paul George 5 and Paul George PlayStation shoes represent some of the best-sold models of his, loved for their comfort and performance on the court.

 

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