68 Facts About Paul George

1. Paul George spearheaded the effort for the Thunder with 37 points, while Russell Westbrook notched a sixth straight triple-double with 22 points, 16 assists and 12 rebounds.

2. Paul George played in all eight games for the US national team in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics where they secured the gold medal for the third consecutive time.

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

4. Paul George was select 10th overall by the Indiana Pacers, making him the highest NBA draft pick in the history of Fresno State.

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

6. Paul George led the Western Athletic Conference in minutes played and came second in 3-point shooting, steals and steals per game.

7. Paul George committed to Pepperdine after a good experience while attending Teiosha's Midnight Madness event in Pepperdine.

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

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

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

11. Paul George was born in Palmdale, California on 2 May 1990.

12. Paul George is nearly unstoppable in the first half, dropping 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting.

13. Paul George put on All-Star performance in Miami, dropping 43 points on the Heat in a win.

14. Paul George hit 10 three-pointers and top-scored with 43 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder hammered the Miami Heat.

15. Chris Paul George is expected to rest on Saturday vs the Jazz.

16. Paul George continued his phenomenal All-Star season on Friday, making a franchise-record 10 3-pointers en route to 43 points in a win over the Heat.

17. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George, left, and Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade congratulate each other after exchanging jerseys after an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb 1, 2019, in Miami.

18. Paul George was in control whether he was scoring or not.

19. Paul George quickly hit Adams with a pass as the defenders collapsed on him, then Adams found Jerami Grant in the corner for a 3-pointer.

20. Paul George decided weeks before free agency began on July 1, 2018, that he would stay with the Thunder, and never arranged a meeting with the Lakers.

21. Paul George set an Oklahoma City playoff record with eight 3-pointers, making eight of 11 shots from long range, and 13 of 20 shots overall.

22. Paul George went 13 of 20 from the field, including eight of 14 3-pointers.

23. Paul George showed his defensive skills, leading the team in steals-per-minute.

24. Paul George made his first appearance on a 2010 mock draft on Draft Express a month into his sophomore season.

25. On March 31, 2010, Paul George announced that he would forgo his final two seasons of college eligibility at Fresno State and enter the 2010 NBA draft.

26. Paul George was named All-WAC Second-Team and ranked second in the WAC in free throw percentage, steals (64) and steals per game (2.2).

27. Paul George played two years at California State University, Fresno, more commonly known as Fresno State.

28. Paul George ultimately chose Fresno State over offers from schools like Georgetown and Penn State because of greater opportunities for playing time.

29. Paul George idolized Lakers star Kobe Bryant, and he grew up rooting for the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers.

30. Paul George was born in Los Angeles County in Palmdale, California, and is the son of Paul George and Paulette George.

31. Paul George played high school basketball for Knight High School before playing two seasons of college basketball at Fresno State.

32. Paul George eclipsed the 30-point threshold for the second straight night Wednesday.

33. Paul George puts up season-high 35 points in under 30 minutes, Thunder crush Knicks.

34. Paul George showed off his defensive ability on this play.

35. Paul George produced arguably his best all-around performance of the season Saturday.

36. Paul George leads the way with 32 as Thunder thump Suns.

37. Paul George reached out to LeVert after his injury, saying "God bless you.

38. Paul George led all scorers Monday, pouring in 32 points on 11-of-19 shooting.

39. Paul George seems to always have his former teammates' backs when it comes to his time in Oklahoma City and elsewhere.

40. Paul George says Rockets' struggles 'has nothing to do with' Carmelo.

41. Paul George voices support for former Thunder teammate Carmelo Anthony.

42. Paul George scored 20 points and added 11 rebounds, six assists and six steals on Thursday night.

43. Paul George led the way for the Thunder, who were missing Russell Westbrook, with one of his best all.

44. Paul George recorded 20 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and six steals across 35 minutes in Thursday's win over the Rockets.

45. Paul George goes for 20 points, 11 boards, 6 dimes, 6 swipes as Thunder beat Rockets.

46. Paul George says Thunder's 4-game winning streak fueled by 'different energy, swagger'.

47. Paul George was locked in on the defensive end again Monday finishing with four steals to.

48. Paul George is back, and so are the high hopes he brought when he joined the Thunder.

49. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George announced he's been playing with something he calls a "dead foot" issue this season.

50. Paul George is dealing with nerve issue in his left foot.

51. Paul George said after the Oklahoma City Thunder's win over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday that he has a nagging nerve.

52. Paul George has been dealing with an uncomfortable injury issue this season.

53. Paul George has been dealing with a nerve issue in his foot.

54. Paul George revealed Thursday that he has been dealing with a nerve issue that he called "dead foot.

55. Paul George led the Thunder with 26 points in just 19 minutes on Tuesday night.

56. Paul George scored his 10,000th career point on Friday night.

57. Paul George has established himself as one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA.

58. Paul George scored 33 points against the Raptors and went 7 of 10 from 3-point range, tying the Thunder record for 3-pointers in a game.

59. On July 6, 2017, Paul George was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis.

60. In game 4 against the Wizards, Paul George scored a playoff career-high 39 points.

61. On November 21, 2012, Paul George made nine three-pointers en route to a career-high 37 points in a victory against the New Orleans Hornets.

62. In the Slam Dunk Contest, Paul George completed a 360 windmill dunk in the dark and dunked over teammates Dahntay Jones and Roy Hibbert.

63. For the 2011 Playoffs, Paul George was one of only two rookies from the 2010 NBA Draft to be in the starting lineup for his team, the other being Landry Fields for the New York Knicks.

64. Paul George was invited to sit in the green room during the draft and was selected tenth overall by the Indiana Pacers.

65. Paul George spent most of his free time playing basketball at the park or one-on-one against his older sister Teiosha.

66. Paul George forgets how to shoot but Thunder still win.

67. Paul George stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder crowd with a brilliant half-court shot which sailed through the hoop as time expired in the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns.

68. Paul George posts 32 points, 12 rebounds as Thunder beat Clippers.