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Basketball Biography

Paul George

“PG/Paul George”

American · Palmdale, California · Born 1 January 1990

Small Forward
20.2
ppg
5.4
rpg
3.7
apg
0
championships

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PG-13 — six-time All-Star and one of the most complete two-way wings of the 2010s.

Paul Clifton Anthony George was born in Palmdale, California in 1990. Indiana Pacers selected him tenth overall in the 2010 NBA Draft. His career has produced 20.2 points per game and six All-Star appearances. He was named All-NBA Second Team three times. He was a finalist for the Defensive Player of the Year twice — evidence of his two-way ability. He suffered a gruesome compound fracture of his tibia during a USA Basketball scrimmage in August 2014 that nearly ended his career — he returned the following season and produced the finest stretch of his career. He won Olympic gold with the USA at Tokyo 2020. His combination of three-point shooting, defensive versatility — he can guard positions one through four — and scoring creation makes him the modern template for the two-way wing. He has played for four franchises including prominent roles on competitive teams at Indiana, Oklahoma City and the Clippers. He signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2024. He is consistently cited by coaches as one of the most difficult individual matchups of his era.

Famous For

Elite two-way wing player, clutch shooting, defensive versatility

Playing Style

How They Played

Versatile scorer, lockdown defender, clutch performer

Legacy

Lasting Impact

One of the premier two-way wings of his generation

Best Known For

All-Star 6x

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • All-Star 6x
  • All-NBA Second Team 3x
  • Defensive Player of Year runner-up 2x
  • Olympic Gold (2020)
Career Journey

Timeline

2010 📌 NBA debut with Indiana Pacers
2013 🥇 First NBA All-Star selection
2013 🥇 NBA Most Improved Player Award
2014 📌 Devastating leg injury in Team USA scrimmage
2017 📌 Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder
2019 📌 Signed with LA Clippers
2021 🏆 Olympic Gold Medal with Team USA
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Paul George

Paul George averaged 20.2 points per game in the NBA.

Paul George averaged 5.4 rebounds per game in his NBA career.

Paul George averaged 3.7 assists per game in his NBA career.

Paul George was born in 1990 in Palmdale.

Paul George is American.

Career Timeline — Paul George
2010
NBA debut with Indiana Pacers
2013
First NBA All-Star selection
2013
NBA Most Improved Player Award
2014
Devastating leg injury in Team USA scrimmage
2017
Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder
2019
Signed with LA Clippers
2021
Olympic Gold Medal with Team USA
All-Star 6x
All-NBA Second Team 3x
Defensive Player of Year runner-up 2x
Olympic Gold (2020)