Paul George Biography Facts, Childhood & Personal Life

Paul George Biography Facts, Childhood & Personal Life
Paul George's biography, career accomplishments and life. Wikimedia.

Paul George, popularly known by his nickname “PG13,” is an American professional basketball player with the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers as a small forward.

He is a player who continues to make incredible strides and achievements in the game of basketball.

George is a remarkable player who is unarguably one of the best in the NBA.

The one time Olympian and multiple NBA All-Star continue to dazzle the world with his exploits.

This article on Paul George’s biography facts, childhood, and personal life presents a notable account from his early life to date.

Other highlights include his NBA/Basketball career, achievements and awards, famous quotes, plus other on-screen and off-screen facts about his life.

Paul George Biography Facts & Profile

Full Name:Paul Clifton Anthony George
Nickname:PG, King George, PG13, Young Trece
Born:May 2, 1990 (age 33 years)
Place of Birth:Palmdale, California, United States of America
Nationality:American
Height:6 feet, 9 inches
Shoe Size:12
Weight:220 lbs (99.8kg)
Education:Knight High School, California State University, Fresno State University
Parents:Paul George Sr. (father), Paulette Ann George (mother)
Partner:Daniela Rajic
Children:Olivia George, Natasha George
Occupation:Basketball Player
Current Team:Los Angeles Clippers
Playing Career:2010–present
Zodiac Sign:Taurus

Paul George Childhood & Early Life

Paul Clifton Anthony George was born on May 2, 1990, to Paul George Sr. (father) and Paulette Ann George (mother), in Palmdale, California.

He was raised along with his two older sisters Teiosha, an avid basketball player at Pepperdine University, and Portala, a volleyball player at California State University, by their parents.

George played basketball at the park or one-on-one against his sister Teiosha.

He began playing organized basketball in his freshman year at Knight High School and played for Pump and Run of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU).

Paul George Childhood Photo
Paul George Childhood Photo. cavsnation.com

Paul George Basketball Career

High School Basketball

George played basketball at the beginning of the season for the JV team in his sophomore year but was promoted to the varsity team after the season began.

He was the only non-senior on the varsity team starting lineup in his junior year.

George began to garner attention in 2007 when he competed in the AAU tournaments.

After putting up an incredible performance at the tournaments, his coach handed him the leading role in his senior season.

George thus led the Knights to the Golden League championship.

He was named the Golden League Most Valuable Player, the Antelope Press Player of the Year, and was also a member of the Daily News 2007–2008 All-Area Boys’ basketball team.

George was not considered a major prospect by colleges despite his successes.

Rivals.com designated him as a three-star recruit and rated him 20th among a class of California prospects.

George committed verbally to the first school that offered him a scholarship, Santa Clara, but later de-committed after the high school coach thought he should keep his options open.

He committed to Pepperdine after a good experience while attending Teiosha’s Midnight Madness event in Pepperdine.

George later de-committed midway through his senior year.

He then chose Fresno State University despite offers from Georgetown and Penn State because of greater playing time opportunities.

College Basketball

Paul George Dunks for Fresno State – College Basketball Career
Paul George Dunks for Fresno State. Photo credit: Pinterest

George played for 2 years at Fresno State.

In his second game, despite losing, George made an impression with his one-handed slam dunk over Mickey McConnell, which earned him SportsCenter’s no.1 “Play of the Day for November 18, 2008.

That season, Fresno State failed to qualify for the NCAA Tournament. George led the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) in minutes played and came second in 3-point shooting, steals, and steals per game.

George’s 3-point field goal percentage was the third-best in the Fresno State Bulldogs men’s basketball program.

In his sophomore year, George was named the most entertaining player in the west region.

He ranked eighth most entertaining player in college basketball by Sports Illustrated in their “Top 16 most entertaining Players in college basketball” list.

George was named All-WAC Second-Team and rated second in the WAC in free throw percentage, steals, and steals per game.

NBA Career

Indiana Pacers (2010–2017)

George announced his decision to declare for the 2010 NBA Draft on March 31, 2010, ultimately forgoing his final years of college eligibility.

He was select 10th overall by the Indiana Pacers, making him the highest NBA draft pick in Fresno State’s history.

His rookie contract with the Pacers was signed on July 1, 2010.

The contract was a two-year guaranteed deal worth $3.9 million, with team options for a third and fourth year.

George made his NBA début against the San Antonio Spurs on October 27, playing 23 minutes and recording 4 points.

He was one of the two rookies from the 2010 NBA Draft to be in the starting lineup for his team in the 2011 playoffs.

The Pacers lost in 5 games to the Chicago Bulls in the playoffs.

At the end of the season, George was named to the 2011 NBA All-Rookie Second Team.

He was selected to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest and Rising Stars Challenge in the 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend in the 2011–2012 season.

George started in all 66 games he played in the season.

He secured his first NBA player of the week for the first time in his career in the 2012–2013 season.

During his campaign, he was also selected to participate in the 2013 NBA All-Star Game, his first All-Star selection.

At the end of the regular season campaign, George was named the NBA Most Improved Player.

In the playoff, he equally had a successful run earning his first career playoff triple-double.

He was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.

At the end of his post-season campaign, he was named to the All-NBA Third Team.

In the 2013-2014 season, the Indiana Pacers extended his contract, electing him a designated player, which will see him receive 30% of the team’s salary cap.

The extension was to take effect at the end of his rookie contract in 2014.

Paul George NBA Career with Indiana Pacers 2014
Paul George with the Indiana Pacers in 2014. Wikimedia.

To secure the 30% extension valued at $90 million for 5 years, George had to receive All-NBA honors at any level or be MVP in the season.

He secured an Eastern Conference player of the week honor due to his efforts in a victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

George helped the Indiana Pacers start with a 9–0 record, the first since the Dallas Mavericks in the 2002–2003 season.

He further went on to secure Eastern Conference Player of the Month honors for the first time in his career for November.

The Pacers lost to the Miami Heats for the third consecutive time in the Eastern Conference Finals.

George secured All-NBA Third team honors qualifying him for the 30% extension. He was also named to the All-Defensive First Team.

During the 2014 offseason, George sustained a fracture while training with the US national team, geting set to represent the nation at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

He, however, returned to action in the last 6 games of the season for the Pacers.

George was fined $10,000 after criticizing referees after the Pacers’ 2015–2016 season opener against the Toronto Raptors.

He earned Eastern Conference Player of the Month honors for the month of October and November in his season campaign.

He led the Eastern Conference in scoring and ranked fourth in the NBA.

George also comped for the Eastern Conference in the 2016 NBA All-Star Game, where he emerged as the top-scorer.

He also helped the Indiana Pacers qualify for the playoffs.

At the end of the season, he joined the U.S national team for the 2016 Olympics.

George also had success with the Pacers in the 2016-2017 season, receiving Eastern Conference Player of the Month for April.

Oklahoma City Thunder (2017–2019)

In the 2017–2018 season, weeks before George’s free-agency began precisely on July 1, George stated he would sign with the Thunder, which he did on July 6.

He reportedly signed a four-year deal worth $137 million.

On October 19, 2017, George debuted for the Thunder in a season opener in a 105–84 win against the New York Knicks.

In the game, he registered a team-high 28 points.

By November 10, he scored a season-high 42 points in a 120–111 win against the Los Angeles Clippers, making 13 shots out of 22, with 9 rebounds and 7 assists.

On January 20, 2018, George was named for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game as a replacement for DeMarcus Cousins, who was injured on Team LeBron.

In the 2018–2019 season, George reportedly resigned with the Thunder in a four-year $137 million deal on July 6.

On February 11, 2019, George had the third triple-double in his career in a 120–111 win against Portland Trail Blazers, registering 47 points, 10 assists, and 12 rebounds.

In February 2019, George was named the Western Conference Player of the Month.

He also finished third in MVP voting for that season.

Los Angeles Clippers (2019–present)

In the 2019–2020 season, George was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers on July 10, 2019.

Due to a shoulder injury, George missed the first eleven regular-season games.

He debuted for the Clippers on November 14, 2019, in a 132–127 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, scoring 33 points.

George, however, was frequently criticized by fans and pundits for featuring inconsistent performances in the season.

In the 2020–2021 season, George reportedly signed a contract extension for an additional four years for $190 million with the Clippers on December 10, 2020.

National Team Career

Paul George played in all eight games for the U.S. national team in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

They secured the gold medal for the third consecutive time.

Paul George Career Highlights, Achievements & Awards

  1. 6-times NBA All-Star (2013, 2014, 2016–2019)
  2. All-NBA First Team (2019)
  3. 4-times All-NBA Third Team (2013, 2014, 2016, 2018)
  4. 2-times NBA All-Defensive First Team (2014, 2019)
  5. 2-times NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2013, 2016)
  6. NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2011)
  7. NBA Most Improved Player (2013)
  8. NBA steals leader (2019)
  9. Second-team All-WAC (2010)
  10. No. 24 retired by Fresno State Bulldogs

Paul George Personal Life

Girlfriend

Paul George is currently in a relationship with his girlfriend, Daniela Rajic.

Though the couple are not married, they have two daughters together.

According to reports, Paul George’s girlfriend Daniela Rajic once worked as a stripper in Tootsies, a place where several athletes are known to hangout.

George and Rajic met each other in 2013, started dating, and have since been together, despite the controversy early into their relationship.

Rajic is now an Instagram model and also co-owns a swimsuit line, NUDESWIM.

Paul George Quotes

“Getting People into the wilderness for a transcendent experience empower people for years, if not for their entire lives.”

— Paul George

“The worst has happened, the best is next.”

— Paul George

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