Paul George Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Facts, Biography

Paul George is an American professional basketball player who is best known for his career with the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played high school basketball for Knight High School and has also been a part of teams like Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder in the past. During the

Paul George Quick Info
Height6 ft 9 in
Weight100 kg
Date of BirthMay 2, 1990
Zodiac SignTaurus
Eye ColorDark Brown

Paul George is an American professional basketball player who is best known for his career with the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played high school basketball for Knight High School and has also been a part of teams like Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder in the past. During the course of his career, Paul has won several tournaments and has been the recipient of honors like “NBA Most Improved Player” and “NBA Steals Leader”.

Born Name

Paul George

Nick Name

PG

Sun Sign

Taurus

Born Place

Palmdale, California, United States

Nationality

American

Education

George studied at Knight High School where he was a part of the basketball team. During his sophomore year at high school, he was shifted from the JV team to the varsity team.

After he graduated from Knight High School, George accepted the scholarship offered by Fresno State University. PG competed for 2 years at Fresno State until his junior year when he made a decision not to attend his last two years at college and enter the 2010 NBA Draft.

Occupation

Professional Basketball Player

Family

  • Father – Paul George Sr.
  • Mother – Paulette George
  • Siblings – Teiosha George (Older Sister) (Played basketball at Pepperdine), Portala George (Older Sister) (Played volleyball at CSU-San Bernardino)

Manager

Paul is signed with Aaron Mintz.

Position

Small Forward (Can play as a Shooting Guard)

Shirt Number

13

Build

Athletic

Height

6 ft 9 in or 206 cm

Weight

100 kg or 220 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Paul George dated –

  • Daniela Rajic (2013) – In 2013, George hooked up with stripper Daniela Rajic with whom he has a daughter Olivia (b. May 1, 2014).
  • Jessica Burciaga (2013-Present) – In 2013, George commenced dating an American model Jessica Burciaga. They are still an item.
  • Race / Ethnicity

    Black

    Hair Color

    Black

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    • Towering height
    • Tattoos
    • Muscular athletic body

    Shoe Size

    12 (US)

    Brand Endorsements

    George has penned an endorsement contract with Nike.

    Paul has been seen in TV adverts for Gatorade, AT&T Agency, Papa John’s Pizza, 2K Sports, American Heart Association, Jeep, etc.

    Best Known For

    His scoring abilities as a player, leadership skills, and being able to carry his team on his shoulders during important games.

    George is also known for being an NBA All-Star and a member of USA’s national team.

    First Basketball Match

    On October 27, 2010, George played his first official NBA match with the Indiana Pacers against the San Antonio Spurs. Paul spent 22:42 minutes on the court and scored 4 points, dished 2 assists, made two steals and grabbed 3 rebounds. Eventually, the Pacers lost the match by 13 points with the final score being 122-109 for San Antonio.

    Strengths

    • Ball Handling
    • Leadership
    • Shooting
    • Post Moves
    • Finishing
    • Athleticism

    Weaknesses

    Defense

    First TV Show

    Other than basketball matches itself, Paul has made a guest appearance in the TV show Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2014 as himself- NBA.

    Personal Trainer

    George’s workouts can be seen on the following links –

    Paul George Favorite Things

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    Paul George Facts

  • As a kid, he idolized Kobe Bryant.
  • Paul cheered for Los Angeles Clippers during his childhood.
  • When he was young, George played one-on-one with his sister Teiosha on a basketball court near their house.
  • Paul did not perform in organized basketball until he joined high school.
  • He competed for Pump and Run AAU Team.
  • According to Rivals.com, George was not a part of the list of major prospects by colleges.
  • Initially, he made his mind to attend Pepperdine University and even made a commitment about the same on August 9, 2007. However, after Pepperdine’s coach Vance Walberg left the college, Paul changed his mind and looked for other options.
  • In the 2010 NBA Draft, George was selected as the 10th pick by the Indiana Pacers.
  • On July 1, 2010, Paul penned a two-year deal with the Pacers worth 3.9 million dollars.
  • He performed at the Slam Dunk Contest and Rising Stars Challenge at the 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend.
  • He received the award for NBA’s Most Improved Player in 2013.
  • In August 2014, Paul made a decision to change his jersey number from 24 to 13. All old jerseys of his were donated to his high school in Palmdale, California.
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