Paul GEORGE
17.3 PPG
5.3 RPG
3.6 APG
57.0% TS
16.5 PER
2025-26
Off
86
Def
93
Ovr
93
Player Info
- Height
- 6'8"
- Weight
- 230 lbs
- Age
- 36
- Born
- 1990-05-02
- Position
- SF
- Service
- 15 yrs
- Bird Rights
- Full
- Trade Status
- Eligible
Draft Combine
- Ht (no shoes)
- 6'7.8"
- Ht (shoes)
- 6'8.8"
- Wingspan
- 6'11.3"
- Standing Reach
- 8'11"
- Bench (185)
- 4
- Body Fat
- 5%
- Hand Length
- 8.5"
- Hand Width
- 9"
Paul George's contract and salary history. Amounts are shown by NBA season; options and non-guaranteed years are not guaranteed future earnings. Data and methodology
Contract
2024-25
– 2027-28
maximum
PHI
via cap-space
Paul George signed a 4 year, $211,584,940 contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, including $211,584,940 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $52,896,235. In 2026-27, George will earn a base salary of $54,126,380, while carrying a cap hit of $54,126,380 and a dead cap value of $54,126,380.
- •2027-28: Player Option (deadline 6/29/24)
- •15% Trade Bonus
free_agent
PO
Bird Clock Start
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $49.2M | $49.2M | $49.2M | — |
| 2025-26 | $51.7M | $51.7M | $51.7M | — |
| 2026-27 now | $54.1M | $54.1M | $54.1M | — |
| 2027-28 | $56.6M | $56.6M | $56.6M | PO |
2021-22
– 2023-24
Maximum Veteran Extension
LAC
via Bird Rights
Paul George signed a 4 year, $176,265,466 contract with the LA Clippers, including $176,265,466 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $44,066,367.
- •2024-25: Player Option (deadline 6/29/2024, declined 6/29/24)
extension
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | $39.3M | $39.3M | $39.3M | — |
| 2022-23 | $42.5M | $42.5M | $42.5M | — |
| 2023-24 | $45.6M | $45.6M | $45.6M | — |
2018-19
– 2020-21
maximum
OKC
via Bird Rights
Paul George signed a 4 year, $136,911,936 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, including $136,911,936 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $34,227,984.
- •2021 Player Option (voided due to maximum extension)
- •15% Trade Kicker [2018 N/A via max salary], [2019 Voided via OKC-LAC trade; would exceed maximum salary]
- •2019-20 cash reduction effects 2020-21 cash total due to advanced payment
free_agent
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | $30.6M | $30.6M | $30.6M | — |
| 2019-20 | $33.0M | $33.0M | $33.0M | — |
| 2020-21 | $35.5M | $35.5M | $35.5M | — |
2014-15
– 2017-18
Designated Rookie Extension
IND
via Bird Rights
Paul George signed a 5 year, $91,572,660 contract with the Indiana Pacers, including $91,572,660 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $18,314,532.
- •2018 Player Option declined
extension
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | $15.9M | $15.9M | $15.9M | — |
| 2015-16 | $17.1M | $17.1M | $17.1M | — |
| 2016-17 | $18.3M | $18.3M | $18.3M | — |
| 2017-18 | $19.5M | $19.5M | $19.5M | — |
2010-11
– 2013-14
Rookie
IND
via rookie-scale-exception
Paul George signed a 4 year, $10,501,023 contract with the Indiana Pacers, including $10,501,023 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,625,256.
- •2011 82 game salary $2,406,240
- •2012 Club Option exercised
- •2013 Club Option exercised
- •Qualifying Offer $4,470,088
rookie_scale
Bird Clock Start
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | $2.2M | $2.2M | $2.2M | — |
| 2011-12 | $1.9M | $2.4M | $1.9M | — |
| 2012-13 | $2.6M | $2.6M | $2.6M | — |
| 2013-14 | $3.3M | $3.3M | $3.3M | — |
- Expected salary
- $32.4M
- Actual salary
- $54.1M
$21.7M over market
Major production overpay
Older-player risk adjustment
Per-Game Stats
| Season | GP | GS | MPG | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% | FGA | FTA |
|---|
| 2016-17 | 75 | 75 | 35.9 | 23.7 | 6.6 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 46.1% | 39.3% | 89.8% | 18.0 | 5.0 |
| 2017-18 | 79 | 79 | 36.6 | 21.9 | 5.7 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 2.7 | 43.0% | 40.1% | 82.2% | 17.0 | 5.2 |
| 2018-19 | 77 | 77 | 36.9 | 28.0 | 8.2 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 43.8% | 38.6% | 83.9% | 21.0 | 7.0 |
| 2019-20 | 48 | 48 | 29.6 | 21.5 | 5.7 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 43.9% | 41.2% | 87.6% | 16.3 | 4.5 |
| 2020-21 | 54 | 54 | 33.7 | 23.3 | 6.6 | 5.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 3.3 | 46.7% | 41.1% | 86.8% | 17.6 | 4.2 |
| 2021-22 | 31 | 31 | 34.8 | 24.3 | 6.9 | 5.7 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 4.1 | 42.1% | 35.4% | 85.8% | 20.5 | 4.8 |
| 2022-23 | 56 | 56 | 34.6 | 23.8 | 6.1 | 5.1 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 3.1 | 45.7% | 37.1% | 87.1% | 17.9 | 5.3 |
| 2023-24 | 74 | 74 | 33.8 | 22.6 | 5.2 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 47.1% | 41.3% | 90.7% | 16.7 | 3.9 |
| 2024-25 | 41 | 41 | 32.5 | 16.2 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 43.0% | 35.8% | 81.4% | 13.9 | 2.4 |
| 2025-26 | 37 | 37 | 30.7 | 17.3 | 5.3 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 43.9% | 39.2% | 82.0% | 13.9 | 3.0 |
Advanced Stats
| Season | GP | MPG | TS% True Shooting % (TS%) Advanced Metrics A shooting efficiency metric that accounts for field goals, three-pointers, and free throws. Calculated as Points / (2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA)). League average is typically around 57%. More accurate than FG% because it includes the value of threes and free throws. Open in glossary → | USG% Usage Rate (USG%) Advanced Metrics An estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while on the court. Counts possessions ended by a field goal attempt, free throw attempt, or turnover. League average is ~20%. High-usage players (25%+) are primary scoring options. Open in glossary → | PER PER (Player Efficiency Rating) Advanced Metrics A per-minute rating developed by John Hollinger that summarizes a player's statistical accomplishments in a single number. League average is 15.0. Values above 20 indicate All-Star caliber play; above 25 is MVP-level. Open in glossary → | BPM BPM (Box Plus/Minus) Advanced Metrics A box score-based estimate of a player's contribution in points above league average per 100 possessions. 0.0 is league average, +5.0 is All-NBA level, +10.0 is MVP-level. Splits into OBPM (offensive) and DBPM (defensive). Open in glossary → | OBPM | DBPM | VORP VORP (Value Over Replacement) Advanced Metrics The total box score contribution of a player over a replacement-level player, scaled to an 82-game season. Derived from BPM and minutes played. A replacement player is defined as one who produces at -2.0 BPM. Useful for comparing total value across players with different minutes. Open in glossary → | WS Win Shares (WS) Advanced Metrics An estimate of the number of wins a player contributes to their team through their offense and defense. Splits into Offensive Win Shares and Defensive Win Shares. A typical starter produces 4-6 WS per season; elite players reach 12+. Open in glossary → | WS/48 WS/48 (Win Shares per 48 Minutes) Advanced Metrics Win Shares scaled to a per-48-minute rate, allowing comparison between players with different playing time. League average is approximately .100. Values above .200 indicate elite production. Open in glossary → | ORtg Offensive Rating (ORtg) Advanced Metrics An estimate of the points a player produces per 100 possessions. Higher is better. League average is typically around 112-115. Individual ORtg factors in scoring efficiency, assists, and ball-handling. Open in glossary → | DRtg Defensive Rating (DRtg) Advanced Metrics An estimate of the points a player allows per 100 possessions. Lower is better. League average is typically around 112-115. Individual DRtg factors in steals, blocks, rebounds, and defensive positioning. Open in glossary → |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 75 | 35.9 | 58.7% | 28.7% | 17.7 | +0.5 | +0.3 | +0.2 | 1.7 | 26.0 | 0.465 | 110.2 | 107.2 |
| 2017-18 | 79 | 36.6 | 57.0% | 24.8% | 16.4 | +0.4 | +0.2 | +0.1 | 1.8 | 24.7 | 0.411 | 109.7 | 106.0 |
| 2018-19 | 77 | 36.9 | 58.3% | 28.5% | 21.5 | +2.0 | +1.2 | +0.8 | 2.9 | 29.8 | 0.503 | 112.1 | 103.9 |
| 2019-20 | 48 | 29.6 | 58.9% | 29.2% | 19.9 | +1.3 | +0.8 | +0.5 | 1.2 | 17.9 | 0.607 | 115.0 | 106.3 |
| 2020-21 | 54 | 33.7 | 59.8% | 29.6% | 18.8 | +0.9 | +0.5 | +0.3 | 1.3 | 24.0 | 0.633 | 118.3 | 107.0 |
| 2021-22 | 31 | 34.8 | 53.8% | 32.9% | 17.7 | +1.4 | +0.8 | +0.6 | 0.9 | 7.4 | 0.330 | 108.2 | 103.9 |
| 2022-23 | 56 | 34.6 | 58.8% | 29.4% | 18.6 | +1.0 | +0.6 | +0.4 | 1.5 | 19.4 | 0.481 | 116.5 | 112.5 |
| 2023-24 | 74 | 33.8 | 61.3% | 26.4% | 18.4 | +0.8 | +0.5 | +0.3 | 1.8 | 30.2 | 0.579 | 121.2 | 112.1 |
| 2024-25 | 41 | 32.5 | 54.3% | 23.3% | 13.8 | +0.2 | +0.1 | +0.1 | 0.7 | 4.5 | 0.163 | 108.3 | 112.2 |
| 2025-26 | 37 | 30.7 | 57.0% | 23.3% | 16.5 | +0.9 | +0.5 | +0.4 | 0.8 | 7.8 | 0.330 | 115.0 | 111.4 |