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Paul George stands among the NBA’s top-tier offensive talents. However, injuries have disrupted the forward’s momentum, limiting his appearances this season. His stint with the Philadelphia 76ers has arguably been the toughest stretch of his career.
The 35-year-old managed to feature only in 41 games this season. While a season before while featuring for the LA Clippers, Paul George featured in 74 games. When fully healthy, he remains a two-way threat capable of swinging momentum. Let’s look at Paul George’s NBA Finals history and records that he holds.
How Many Times Has Paul George Been to the NBA Finals?
Paul George, who joined the NBA in 2010 has not featured in any NBA Finals so far. However, he has had a couple of outings in the Conference Finals. That remains the deepest stage he has reached in terms of team success. His first Conference Finals appearance came during the 2012-13 season with the Indiana Pacers.
After beating the New York Knicks by 4-2 in the semis, Paul George’s Pacers went to the Eastern Conference NBA Finals. Paul George managed to feature again in the Conference Finals next season, but the result remained the same against the Miami Heat.
His third Conference Finals’ appearance came with a new team years later. In the 2020-21 season, the LA Clippers qualified for the Western Conference NBA Finals. However, things didn’t go their way and Paul George was left disappointed again.
What Is the Paul George Win-Loss Record in the NBA Finals?
Paul George has not yet featured in any NBA Finals so far in his pro basketball career. However, he has been to three Conference Finals. In totality, Paul George has played in 19 such finals’ games, having 7 wins and 12 losses.
What are Paul George NBA Records?
Paul George hit the ground running following his 2010 debut with the Indiana Pacers. He has since added multiple accolades to his name, winning 12 NBA Player of the Week, 4 NBA Player of the Month, and 1 NBA Most Improved Player awards.
The 35-year-old also has been featured in 4 All-Defensive Team, 6 All-NBA, and 1 All-Rookie Team. Paul George has managed to play in 9 NBA All-Star Games. It remains to be seen what additional accolades the veteran forward will chase next season.
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