Paul George Points Out 2 Critical Truths about His Sixers Tenure Before Philly Return

Boston Celtics forward Paul George addressed his upcoming return to Philadelphia, highlighting his past injury troubles and noting his trade helped land the 76ers future pieces. Speaking before Tuesday's matchup between the Eastern Conference's top two teams, George reflected on his tough two-year stint with the Sixers, where persistent injuries, including a hyperextended knee, limited his impact.

Writer Bobby Krivitsky notes that the trade sending George to Boston helped Philadelphia acquire Jaylen Brown and later LeBron James. George is enjoying renewed health with the Celtics, averaging 20.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.3 steals per game while shooting 42.5 percent from three-point range.