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Paul George is still elite and its time to talk about it

When Paul George was traded to the Boston Celtics back in July, it became a “summer of discontent.” Obviously, it was because they traded George for Jaylen Brown to the rival Philadelphia 76ers, but even the most optimistic Bostonian would…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 12:00 PM
Paul George is still elite and its time to talk about it
Key Things to Know
  • Ian Inangelo argues that Paul George is playing at an elite level and exceeding expectations for the Celtics.
  • George was traded to Boston from Philadelphia in exchange for Jaylen Brown during the offseason.
  • George scored a team-high 25 points to help lead the Celtics to a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Ian Inangelo argues that Paul George has returned to an elite level for the Boston Celtics following his July trade from the Philadelphia 76ers for Jaylen Brown. George recently led Boston to a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks with 25 points, five assists, and four steals while stepping up in the absence of Jayson Tatum.

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla and teammate Derrick White praised George's leadership, defense, and off-court chemistry. Inangelo highlights that George is averaging 21.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game through his strong early-season stretch with Boston.

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