Paul George was born on May 2, 1990, in Palmdale, California, U.S., and is often regarded as one of the most elite and versatile players in the NBA. Known for his two-way excellence as a lockdown defender and premier scorer, George is a perennial All-Star and All-Defensive team member. The 6’8” forward is admired by the NBA fanatics for his explosive, fluid scoring, elite athleticism, ball-handling ability, and resilience.
Paul George’s NBA journey: From Fresno State standout to elite two-way star, All-NBA regular and resilient PG-13 icon
Nicknamed “PG-13”, Paul George is a four-time member of the NBA All-Defensive Team, a six-time member of the All-NBA Team, and a nine-time NBA All-Star. The youngster played high school basketball at Knight High School, where he led the team to a Golden League Championship and was named the league’s MVP. In the following years, he played two seasons at Fresno State Buildings and earned All-Conference honors in the Western Athletic Conference.
