Paul George is a professional basketball player currently playing as a forward for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. He was born on May 2, 1990, and played college basketball at Fresno State before being selected 10th overall in the first round of the 2010 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers. George is 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds. George quickly rose to prominence in the NBA. After a modest rookie season, he had a breakout third season (2012–13), averaging 17.4 points, 4.1 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. He was named the NBA's Most Improved Player and earned his first All-Star and third-team All-NBA honors. He helped lead the Pacers to the Eastern Conference Finals where they faced the Miami Heat. The following season, he improved his scoring to 21.7 points per game, finished ninth in MVP voting, and was selected to the All-Defensive first team. George was recognized as a top two-way player, often matched against elite opponents like LeBron James. His career has included significant trades, moving from Indiana to the Oklahoma City Thunder, then to the Los Angeles Clippers, and eventually to the Philadelphia 76ers. In recent years, George has dealt with injuries, including undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery. Despite this, he remains an important player for the 76ers and continues to be involved in NBA competition as of the 2024-25 season. Off the court, George has been involved in personal ventures including a podcast. He is regarded as a versatile wing player known for his scoring, defense, and all-around skills, maintaining a significant presence in professional basketball over more than a decade[1][2][3][4].