Paul George
Basketball player with the Indiana Pacers
Born
May 2nd, 1990
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player, born in 1990, played primarily as a small forward. Achieved recognition for outstanding performances in the National Basketball Association (NBA) during tenures with the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Clippers. Secured multiple All-Star selections and was named to the NBA All-Defensive Team. Gained acclaim for contributions to the Pacers' playoff runs, including reaching the Eastern Conference Finals in 2013. Represented the United States in international competitions, winning gold medals in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Multiple NBA All-Star selections
Eastern Conference Finals with Indiana Pacers
Gold medal in 2016 Rio Olympics
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