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Jayson Tatum got a ‘surreal’ first look playing alongside Paul George

For the first time in his professional career, Jayson Tatum wasn’t alongside longtime co-star Jaylen Brown. It was different. Not bad. But different. Instead of taking the floor with the other half of the Jays, Tatum shared it with 36-year-old…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 9:03 AM
Jayson Tatum got a ‘surreal’ first look playing alongside Paul George
Key Things to Know
  • Jayson Tatum called playing alongside new Celtics teammate Paul George "surreal" following their preseason debut together.
  • The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 144-106 at TD Garden on Saturday night.
  • Paul George scored 13 points in 24 minutes during his first game representing Boston.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum described playing alongside new teammate Paul George as "surreal" during a preseason game on Saturday night. Boston defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 144-106 at TD Garden, marking the first time Tatum played without former co-star Jaylen Brown on his team. Tatum noted that he idolized George while growing up and modeled his game after him.

George scored 13 points on 3-of-10 shooting over 24 minutes in his first appearance as a Celtic. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla praised George's instincts and leadership after the win, while Brown watched from the Sixers bench following his move to Philadelphia.

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