Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George’s time in Philadelphia hasn’t gone as the eight-time All-Star had hoped.
The 34-year-old is expected to miss the rest of the 2024-25 season after having one of the worst years of his career. Despite his struggles, George has amassed significant wealth throughout his career, making him one of the highest-paid players in the NBA.
What Is Paul George’s Net Worth?
George’s career earnings in the NBA total $354,527,886, according to Spotrac, contributing to his estimated net worth of $110 million per Celebrity Net Worth. George was selected 10th overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 2010 NBA Draft and signed a four-year, $10.5 million rookie contract.
During his time with the Pacers, George emerged as a star, winning the Most Improved Player of the Year award in 2013 and leading his Pacers to two Eastern Conference Finals appearances in 2012 and 2013; however, they fell to the Miami Heat in both seasons.
In 2013, George signed a five-year, $91.57 million contract extension with the Pacers, solidifying his status as one of the league’s top players.
However, he suffered significant setbacks in the 2014 offseason. While playing in a Team USA exhibition game, George suffered a devastating leg injury that sidelined him for most of the 2014-15 season. He bounced back in the 2015-16 season, averaging 23.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.1 assists, earning All-NBA third-team honors and being selected as an All-Star.
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In 2017, George was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis, joining forces with Russell Westbrook. He declined OKC’s $20.7 million contract option and signed a four-year, $136.9 million extension in 2018. George had his best season as a pro in Oklahoma City, averaging 28.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and a league-best 2.2 steals in 77 games during the 2018-19 season.
However, George was again traded in 2019, joining forces with Kawhi Leonard on the Los Angeles Clippers. He later signed a four-year, $176 million contract extension in December 2020.
Despite George’s lucrative deal, his time with the Clippers was plagued by injuries and a lack of postseason success. He only played 48 games during the 2019-20 season, missing the first 11 games due to shoulder surgery in the offseason. The Clippers had one of their best seasons during the George-Leonard era in 2021, making it to the Western Conference Finals only to lose to the Phoenix Suns.
In the 2021-22 season, George played only 31 games due to a torn UCL in his right elbow, which sidelined him for most of the season. The following season, the Dallas Mavericks eliminated the Clippers in the first round of the 2024 playoffs.
During the 2024 offseason, George signed a four-year, $211.58 million contract with the 76ers.
However, George has experienced the worst season of his career in his first year with the 76ers, averaging 16.2 points and 5.3 rebounds. The 76ers are currently among the worst teams in the league, with a 23-45 record.