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Los Angeles Clippers star small forward Paul George will have his college jersey retired by Fresno State on Nov. 10.
George wore No. 24 at Fresno State.
Via Barkboard.com:
In a press release, George reacted to the news: “I am humbled by the honor of having my jersey retired by Fresno State,” George said. “I loved my time there and am so appreciative of the staff and the fans and everyone in the Bulldog family that has been part of my basketball journey.”
As a Bulldog, George averaged 15.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 63 games in two seasons.
George underwent surgery to his right rotator cuff and left labrum after the 2019 playoffs ended. He is expected to be back sometime in late November for the Clippers.
George averaged 28.0 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game last season while shooting 43.8 percent from the field, 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 83.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Clippers acquired George from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a blockbuster trade this offseason.
The Clippers sent the Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, veteran forward Danilo Gallinari and five first-round picks for George, who is a six-time All-Star and one of the best two-way players in the NBA.
For the first time in franchise history, the Clippers are legitimate title contenders with George and Kawhi Leonard in the mix. Leonard will carry the load on offense until George is ready to play again, although the two-time Finals MVP will get a lot of help from Lou Williams, Patrick Beverley and Montrezl Harrell.
