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[Saba Sports News] On his podcast “Podcast P with Paul George,” Paul George shared a fascinating story about his first major purchase after signing his rookie contract with the Indiana Pacers. At 20 years old and with a $10.5 million deal, George aimed to be frugal despite his sudden wealth.
“My first purchase, I think I got a Ferrari,” George recalled. “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.” He continued, “I was like, ‘Damn, I want one. What’s the cheapest one I can get?’ I bought a 430, all black, low mileage. The dude was actually a cool dude. He owned a ton of cars, had a huge car collection, and he was like, ‘I’ll sell it to you.’”
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George purchased a Ferrari F430 Spider, a high-performance sports car, for $120,000. The seller, a car enthusiast and fan of George, facilitated a smooth transaction.
Although George’s rookie season was challenging, he soon soared to stardom. By his third year, he was competing fiercely against LeBron James in the Eastern Conference Finals, establishing himself as a formidable NBA player.
Interestingly, buying a Ferrari has become a tradition for George with every new contract. Following his recent $212 million max contract, he mentioned that another Ferrari was on its way. This ritual celebrates his financial success and marks milestones in his illustrious career.