Paul George is a 6 foot 8 inch forward who currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers. George was drafted 10th overall by the Indiana Pacers in 2010, where he played for seven seasons. He was then traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he teamed up with Russell Westbrook and James Harden. George had his best season to date with the Thunder, as he averaged 28.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 2.2 steals per game in the 2018/19 season. PG13 was a top-three candidate for the NBA MVP award in his second season with the Thunder. He is one of the shiftiest players in the NBA because of the way he can create space and use his ball-handling skills to create open looks.
Now playing alongside 2023 MVP Joel Embiid, there are high hopes from the Philadelphia 76ers to make a deep playoff run in 2025 and possibly win a championship. However, their biggest problem will be keeping George and Embiid healthy as both of them struggling with injuries. After many heartbreaking losses in playoffs, Philadel[phai 76ers fans are hoping that the addition of Paul George in the 2024 off-season will turn the tide for them.
Paul George Career Stats
As of October 2024, Paul George has averaged 20.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists on 44.0% shooting from the field. In the 2023/24 season, PG13 played 74 regular season games and 22.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. He shot 47.1% from the field, including 41.2% from deep.
When George won the Most Improved Player award in 2013, he was on the cusp of becoming an NBA superstar. However, a compound fracture during a scrimmage match between Team USA Blue vs white led to him missing most of the 2014/15 season. Many thought he was done because of the horrific injury that occurred. While granted that some of George’s athleticism may have gone away, he still went on to be one of the premier All-Stars in the league.
The nine-time All-Star is currently looking for his first championship with the 76ers. Playing alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, many believe that the 76ers are one of the strongest teams in the East when fully healthy. The 76ers fan base is hopeful that their star trio will make a deep playoff run in 2025.
How much does Paul George make in the NBA?
Paul George signed a four-year $211 million contract with the Philadelphia 7e6rs in 2024. He is set to earn $49,205,800 in the 2024/25 season.
George definitely deserves all the money he is making because of his two-way ability. He can guard one through five and is arguably a top-five perimeter defender. Night in and night out, George guards the best offensive player from the opposing team. He has made four All-Defensive teams so far in his career. While George has not won a championship yet, he has all the tools to win one. The 76ers also have some of the deepest bench teams in the NBA. The 2019 NBA Champion head coach Nick Nurse has all the the pieces he needs for the 76ers to be successful.
FAQs
A. Paul George was born on May 2, 1990, in Palmdale, California.
A. Paul George is 6 feet 8 inches (2.03m) tall and weighs 220 pounds (99 kg).
A. Paul George plays small forward and shooting guard.
A. Paul George's net worth is estimated to be $110 million as of 2024.
A. Paul George's Instagram handle is @ygtrece, where he has over 10 million followers.
A. In the 2023/24 season, Paul George averaged 22.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.
