Paul george news

Here are some recent news updates about Paul George:

Recent News

  1. Paul George signs with the Los Angeles Clippers: On July 6, 2019, Paul George officially signed a 4-year, $190 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder.
  2. George's first season with the Clippers: In his first season with the Clippers, George averaged 21.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, helping the team reach the playoffs.
  3. Injury concerns: George has been dealing with injuries throughout his career, including a torn shoulder labrum and a broken leg. In the 2020-21 season, he missed 11 games due to a hamstring strain.
  4. Clippers' playoff run: In the 2020-21 playoffs, George led the Clippers to the Western Conference semifinals, where they lost to the Utah Jazz.
  5. Extension talks: In June 2021, George and the Clippers began discussing a potential contract extension. However, no deal has been announced yet.

Recent Quotes

  1. "I'm excited to be a part of this organization and to be able to contribute to the success of this team." - Paul George on signing with the Clippers (July 2019)
  2. "I'm not worried about my injuries. I'm feeling good, and I'm ready to go." - Paul George on his health (October 2020)
  3. "We're a team that's built to win now. We've got the talent, we've got the depth, and we've got the experience." - Paul George on the Clippers' playoff aspirations (April 2021)

Recent Awards and Accolades

  1. All-NBA Team: George was named to the All-NBA Third Team in 2020.
  2. NBA All-Star: George has been selected to the NBA All-Star Game five times (2013, 2014, 2016, 2019, and 2020).