Georginho

George "Georginho" Lucas Alves de Paula (born May 24, 1996), commonly known as Georginho, is a Brazilian professional basketball player formerly for Ratiopharm Ulm. Widely regarded as one of the best Brazilian players of his generation, he has known success in Brazil and internationally, winning the BCL Americas and the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in 2023. Georginho won two NBB championships as well, being named Finals MVP in Franca's 2022 title.

George de Paula
Georginho de Paula with Ulm in 2023
No. 32 Ratiopharm Ulm
PositionPoint guard / shooting guard
LeagueBasketball Bundesliga
Personal information
Born (1996-05-24) May 24, 1996
Diadema, São Paulo, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2017: undrafted
Playing career2013–present
Career history
2013–2016Pinheiros
2016–2017Paulistano
2017–2018Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2018–2019Paulistano
2019–2021São Paulo FC
2021–2023Franca
2023–presentRatiopharm Ulm
Career highlights and awards
  • FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2023)
  • BCL Americas champion (2023)
  • All-BCL Americas First Team (2023)
  • 2× NBB champion (2022, 2023)
  • NBB Finals MVP (2023)
  • NBB Most Improved Player (2017)
  • 3× All-NBB Team (2020, 2021, 2023)
Medals
Representing  Brazil
Men’s Basketball
FIBA South America U17 Championship
2013 SaltoUnder-17
FIBA AmeriCup
2022 Brazil
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