Biography Of Paul George Research Paper
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Breaking down a superstar: PG24
By: Carlos Agravante
“With the tenth pick in the 2010 NBA draft, the Indiana Pacers select Paul George of Fresno State University” That was the start of his career in the National Basketball Association, a career filled with uncertainty and now on the cusp of superstardom. But can you imagine, the player who is supposed to be the next coming of Reggie Miller or Scottie Pippen suddenly leave the town and team that gave him the opportunity to blossom into a star and gave him unwavering loyalty, just to have a shot to play with his childhood idol, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers? That might be the next chapter of his story as a player in the National Basketball Association.
Before all that, his basketball career started as when he was a kid. Paul George had to live in the shadow of his older sister, Teisha. She also played basketball and would routinely beat him in 1-on-1 games. “It was embarrassing”, Paul George said in an interview with Sports Illustrated,”She would beat me then go back to playing with her dolls or whatever.” …show more content…
This rumor was started when he said in an interview with NBA.com when he was asked if he was open about leaving and playing for the Lakers,” My heart is in Indiana but it would be tough to say no to Kobe.” The rumor spread like wildfire and suddenly everywhere, Pacers and Lakers fans are arguing about whether George will stay or leave. Paul George quickly dispelled the rumor, saying that he wasn’t going anywhere, and that he likes the culture in Indiana. He also likes being appreciated by the people in LA, saying, “Everywhere I go, people are always saying that I should leave for a proven franchise like the Lakers. I don’t mind, Its nice to feel appreciated by the people
Breaking down a superstar: PG24
By: Carlos Agravante
“With the tenth pick in the 2010 NBA draft, the Indiana Pacers select Paul George of Fresno State University” That was the start of his career in the National Basketball Association, a career filled with uncertainty and now on the cusp of superstardom. But can you imagine, the player who is supposed to be the next coming of Reggie Miller or Scottie Pippen suddenly leave the town and team that gave him the opportunity to blossom into a star and gave him unwavering loyalty, just to have a shot to play with his childhood idol, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers? That might be the next chapter of his story as a player in the National Basketball Association.
Before all that, his basketball career started as when he was a kid. Paul George had to live in the shadow of his older sister, Teisha. She also played basketball and would routinely beat him in 1-on-1 games. “It was embarrassing”, Paul George said in an interview with Sports Illustrated,”She would beat me then go back to playing with her dolls or whatever.” …show more content…
This rumor was started when he said in an interview with NBA.com when he was asked if he was open about leaving and playing for the Lakers,” My heart is in Indiana but it would be tough to say no to Kobe.” The rumor spread like wildfire and suddenly everywhere, Pacers and Lakers fans are arguing about whether George will stay or leave. Paul George quickly dispelled the rumor, saying that he wasn’t going anywhere, and that he likes the culture in Indiana. He also likes being appreciated by the people in LA, saying, “Everywhere I go, people are always saying that I should leave for a proven franchise like the Lakers. I don’t mind, Its nice to feel appreciated by the people