{"id":4144,"date":"2026-07-03T06:33:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T06:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=4144"},"modified":"2026-07-03T06:33:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T06:33:28","slug":"four-things-to-know-about-paul-george-the-player-return-for-the-celtics-in-jaylen-brown-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=4144","title":{"rendered":"Four things to know about Paul George, the player return for the Celtics in Jaylen Brown trade"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Celtics and 76ers pulled off a blockbuster deal on Wednesday, with Jaylen Brown heading to Philadelphia in return for one high-profile player and several draft picks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The player heading Boston\u2019s way is none other than Paul George, who was second on the 76ers in scoring during their first-round playoff series comeback win against Brown and the Celtics in April.<\/span><\/p>\n

George, 36, is a noted NBA figure in his own right.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Here are a few things to know about the reported newest Celtic:<\/span><\/p>\n

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He\u2019s a nine-time All-Star with numerous accolades<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

George has been in the league since he was taken 10th overall by the Pacers in the 2010 NBA Draft. In his 16 seasons, George has averaged 20.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.<\/span><\/p>\n

He\u2019s made nine NBA All-Star Teams, six All-NBA Teams, and four NBA All-Defensive Teams, consistently showing himself to be in the league\u2019s upper echelons.<\/span><\/p>\n

George also won the NBA\u2019s Most Improved Player Award in 2013, and helped the United States win a basketball gold medal in the 2016 Summer Olympics.<\/span><\/p>\n

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