Paul George shared a story on the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast about his experience with Team USA for the 2024 Olympics. George initially thought he had secured a spot on the team after getting approached by head coach Steve Kerr. However, he later found out that he did not make the team.
George had expressed interest in joining the team, contingent on finishing the NBA season healthy. However, he was surprised to see other players being announced on social media without receiving any confirmation of his own selection.
Steve Kerr came to me after we played the Warriors in LA and asked if I had any interest in being on Team USA. I said, ‘Hell yeah, I want to play.’ So, I’m thinking I’m in, like I’m part of that group, you know what I mean? Then I’m seeing it on the Gram like this n***a getting a jersey, they giving this n***a a jersey. I’m like, ‘Where’s my post? When are they going to hit me up?’
Paul George via 7PM in Brooklyn
Paul George ran into Grant Hill, the managing director of Team USA while playing in the playoff in Dallas. Hill informed him that he would not be part of the team for the Olympics this year. Despite his disappointment, George understood the decision and reflected on his previous experience with Team USA, which he valued for his personal and professional growth.
George remains appreciative of the opportunity he once had and looks forward to future possibilities. He expressed his enthusiasm for representing the USA again and acknowledged the lessons he learned from his previous experience. Now, he will look to put in the work during the off-season and hope for a refreshing start with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Paul George’s frugal Ferrari purchase, a glimpse into the Philadelphia 76ers new signing
In his podcast Podcast P with Paul George, PG shared a fascinating story about his first major purchase after signing his rookie contract with the Indiana Pacers. Despite his newfound wealth of $10.5 million, George was still trying to be frugal and bought a Ferrari on eBay for $120,000.
My first purchase, I think I got a Ferrari. What’s funny about this story… I just made my deal, right? And I was still trying to be cheap at the same time. This is how cheap I was, though. My a** went on eBay to look for a Ferrari. I bought my first Ferrari on eBay.
Paul George via Podcast P with Paul George
The Ferrari F430 Spider was a high-performance sports car symbolizing success and luxury. The seller, a car enthusiast and fan of George, facilitated the purchase. The fan of George also had an extensive collection of cars. This fortunate coincidence made the process seamless for the NBA rookie.
George’s tradition of buying a Ferrari every time he signs a new deal has continued. Another one came after his recent $212 million max contract. This ritual celebrates his financial success and marks the milestones of his illustrious career, which has seen him develop into a star player and compete fiercely against top players like LeBron James.
