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Paul George gets 100% real on why things didn’t work with 76ers

Shadowed by the clash between former teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown was Paul George’s first game against the Philadelphia 76ers as an opponent following his offseason trade to the Boston Celtics. George had a very public split with the…

By David Yapkowitz · Clutch Points

Published: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 4:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Paul George cited past health challenges and usage issues as the main reasons his stint with Philadelphia failed.
George scored a game-high 36 points for the Celtics in their loss to the 76ers.
George praised Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla for integrating him directly into Boston's offense.

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Boston Celtics forward Paul George addressed his tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers following his first game against his former team since an offseason trade. George explained that lingering health issues and lower usage prevented him from succeeding during his two seasons in Philadelphia, whereas Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has integrated him smoothly into Boston's offensive system.

Despite the 76ers defeating the Celtics, George led all scorers with 36 points, shooting 14-of-22 from the field in 30 minutes. The veteran forward is in the third year of a four-year maximum contract originally signed with Philadelphia.

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