Paul George is one of the longest-tenured players in the NBA, currently in his 16th season. Since he has been one of the best players in the league during his career, he has the numbers to back that up. His points total has been the most impressive part, as he has finally breached the 19,000-point club.
Through the years, George has been one of the league’s deadliest scorers. He is currently playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, but many NBA fans would recognize him for his standout performances with the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Los Angeles Clippers.
George is finally in the 19,000-point club
Considering that George has suffered all kinds of injuries throughout his career, including breaking his leg, breaching the 19,000-point club is impressive. George is one of the NBA’s most versatile scorers over the past two decades.
During his prime, George was an athletic freak who could attack the basket without any problems. As he matured, George developed a knack for difficult shot-making. His ability to dribble and create a shot for himself made him one of the most dangerous All-NBA players.
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George breached 19,000 points early in the 76ers’ win against the Orlando Magic on Friday. As he scored 18 points in this game, George is steadily climbing the ranks, as he passed Dale Ellis and Reggie Theus during the game. He is now firmly within the top 65 scorers of all time.
George’s longevity is one of the most impressive parts of his career. Considering that he had a lot of injuries, playing at a high level for such a long time is such a strong case for him to be considered a modern-day legend.
Of course, he does not have a championship to his name, but the numbers speak for themselves. If George were a bit healthier during his career, he could have been much higher in the point total. However, he still managed to have a strong career with a lot of points scored despite all of the problems he faced.
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