NBA star Paul George is officially a married man! The Philadelphia 76ers basketball player and his longtime partner, Daniela Rajic, tied the knot in June 2022 after nearly nine years together, a relationship that began amid public controversy and eventually grew into a family of five.
George married Daniela Rajic in 2022 after a controversial relationship beginning in 2013. See their engagement, paternity dispute, three children and wedding timeline.
George announced the milestone on Instagram, sharing a wedding photograph with his bride and expressing his commitment to her. He captioned the post:
“My baby, my girl, my old lady, my WIFE til the end ❤️ #TheGeorges”
Daniela also shared photographs from their intimate wedding ceremony, celebrating their new status as husband and wife.
2013: How Paul George and Daniela Rajic Met
Paul George and Daniela Rajic reportedly met in Miami in 2013 while George was playing for the Indiana Pacers. Their relationship soon attracted public attention after news emerged that Daniela was pregnant.
At the time, George was also linked to Callie Rivers, daughter of renowned NBA coach Doc Rivers. The situation became a major talking point in sports and entertainment circles.
May 2014: Paternity Dispute Becomes Public
On May 28, 2014, reports emerged that Daniela had filed a paternity lawsuit against George in Manhattan Family Court after giving birth to their daughter, Olivia, on May 1.
George initially said he would accept his responsibilities if legal confirmation established his paternity.
In a statement reported by FOX Sports, he said:
“If and when there is legal confirmation that I am the father, I will fully embrace my responsibilities.”
The dispute also involved an allegation that George had offered Daniela $1 million to terminate the pregnancy. George strongly denied making such an offer.
2014: Their First Child, Olivia, Is Born
Despite the controversy, the pair eventually moved forward with raising their daughter, Olivia. The paternity issue became part of their public relationship history, but it did not prevent them from eventually building a family together.
November 2017: They Welcome Their Second Daughter
Three years after Olivia's birth, the couple welcomed their second daughter, Natasha, in November 2017.
Their growing family marked another chapter in their relationship.
November 2020: Paul George Proposes
After years together, Paul George proposed to Daniela on November 6, 2020, during a romantic getaway in Mexico, reportedly coinciding with her 30th birthday celebrations.
The proposal featured rose petals and a romantic outdoor setting.
Daniela showed off her engagement ring on Instagram, joking about the sizing mistake while expressing her excitement.
She wrote:
“You may have gotten my ring size wrong but you get everything else right. Thank you for making this my best birthday yet.. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you and celebrate many more! 🥂”
October 2021: The Couple Welcomes Their Third Child
Their family grew again in October 2021 with the arrival of their son, Paul Vuk George.
The newborn joined older sisters Olivia and Natasha.
June 25, 2022: Paul George and Daniela Rajic Become Husband and Wife
Paul and Daniela exchanged vows in an intimate California ceremony on June 25, 2022.
George shared the first wedding photographs on Instagram, officially introducing Daniela as his wife.
His caption read:
“My baby, my girl, my old lady, my WIFE til the end ❤️ #TheGeorges”
Daniela also shared photographs from their special day, captioning her post:
“The George's 👰🏻♀️🤵🏾♂️💒💕”
July 2022: A Second Wedding Celebration in Italy
The celebrations continued in Italy the following month, where the couple hosted another wedding ceremony surrounded by family and friends.
The picturesque Italian celebration featured a villa setting, colourful floral arrangements and several familiar faces from the NBA community.
Daniela later reflected on the occasion, describing it as the wedding celebration of her dreams.
After a relationship that had once attracted considerable public scrutiny, Paul George and Daniela Rajic had officially begun married life together, with three children and years of shared history behind them.
Their journey from a public paternity dispute to marriage remains one of the more unexpected relationship stories in professional basketball. ❤️
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