Two days after word leaked that Paul George, star forward for the Indiana Pacers, is the father of an unborn child with a Miami stripper named "Daniela," the swingman is addressing the reports he offered her $1 million to have an abortion.
A spokesman for George told TMZ.com, "There is no truth to the rumors that Paul offered money for [Daniela] not to have the child."
Click here for photos of Daniela, the alleged mother of Paul George's baby
George himself issued a statement on the matter that read, "If and when there is legal confirmation that I am the father, I will fully embrace my responsibilities. This is a personal matter that is still being sorted out, so I hope you can respect my privacy."
George is currently dating Callie Rivers, who plays volleyball for the University of Florida Gators, and is the daughter of Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers, as well as the sister of New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Austin Rivers.
Nowhere in George's statement does he deny having sex with Daniela, and pictures have emerged via social media from the yacht party during which the two supposedly met. Many photos and videos from that party have been deleted, but one post from the party's host tagged George as having attended.
The unnamed person, identified by their Instagram handle gogetta80, is not divulging info and posted "Currently getting calls from TMZ, text, info in regards to my last yacht party weekend in June. #IDunNoNuttin," to his account.
George, whose participation in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest this season is being overshadowed by the baby mama drama, is in the midst of his best professional season, while his Pacers are favorites to win the NBA title.
So far this season George has averaged a career-high 22.6 points a night, to go with 6.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and high-caliber defense on opponents' top perimeter threats.
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