Paul George has introduced himself as a Boston Celtic following the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. George understood the fans\u2019 reaction: \u201cI understand how huge JB was not only for the organization but here in the city. I didn\u2019t take it personally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The eight-time All-Star does not view himself as Brown\u2019s replacement and plans to complement Jayson Tatum. \u201cI\u2019m not here to steal the shine or reinvent who I am,\u201d George said. \u201cI\u2019m here to help JT, and he\u2019s the guy.\u201d Boston\u2019s spacing and high-IQ approach should also suit his game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After appearing in only 41 and 37 games over the past two seasons, George spent the summer training instead of rehabilitating: \u201cI feel amazing. It\u2019s almost like a rebirth.\u201d At 36, winning his first NBA championship remains his primary motivation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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