Paul Clifton Anthony George is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association. Nicknamed “PG-13”, he is a seven-time NBA All-Star and six-time member of the All-NBA Team, as well as a four-time member of the NBA All-Defensive Team.
Paul George: Is Hurt| What happened to| Contract
Is hurt:
Paul George entered the NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols and missed the LA Clippers’ Play-In loss to New Orleans on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena.
It is a significant blow to the Clippers, who are attempting to clinch the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The winner of the elimination game between the Clippers and Pelicans advances to the first round for a matchup against the top-seeded Phoenix Suns.
George was sidelined for three months with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. In total, he missed 51 games this season, with the Clippers posting a 24-27 record in his absence. Los Angeles had an 18-13 mark with him in the lineup.
What happened to:
He missed one of the Clippers’ regular-season contests against the Pelicans, which the New Orleans won by 24 points.
The 31-year-old George returned and competed in five regular-season games after his extended layoff. The Clippers have won six of their past eight matchups with a healthy George in the lineup.
The seven-time NBA All-Star selection averaged 24.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game this season. He compiled 34 points, seven boards and five assists in the Clippers’ 109-104 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday in the play-in game for the No. 7 seed.
Contract:
Paul George signed a 4 year / $176,265,466 contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, including $176,265,466 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $44,066,367.
In 2021-22, George will earn a base salary of $39,344,900, while carrying a cap hit of $39,344,900 and a dead cap value of $39,344,900.
Signed Using: Maximum Extension/Bird
Contract: 4 yr(s) / $176,265,466
Average Salary: $44,066,367
Guaranteed at Signing: $176,265,466
