What Should Boston Celtics EXPECT from Paul George?
Boston Celtics fans are asking: Could Paul George be a better fit than Jaylen Brown? As the Celtics gear up for the new NBA season, Paul George—fresh off a strong shooting run with the Philadelphia 76ers—steps into Boston with a clear role. John Karalis of Celtics On SI and Tom Westerholm break down George’s expected contributions, from his knockdown three-point shooting and poised defense to his willingness to embrace a supporting role alongside Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard.
Could a veteran like Paul George unlock new dimensions for Joe Mazzulla’s team—even if his minutes are managed? The conversation covers George’s game count expectations, lineup versatility, and the importance of role acceptance for success in Boston. Will the Celtics’ mix of wing depth and chemistry propel them to another deep playoff run post-Jaylen Brown? Insightful analysis tackles how the roster’s evolving fit could shape Boston’s championship hopes.
0:00 Paul George Expectations
2:21 Aging and Games Played
7:15 Paul George’s Projected Role
12:42 Boston’s System & “Give You Everything”
20:23 Accepting Reduced Minutes
23:18 Paul George vs. Jaylen Brown Fit
29:36 Impact of Team Depth & Fit Discussion
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Just imagine:
Pacers traded PG to OKC and got back 2 Allstars Oladipo + Doma, the later turned into Hali, the current franchise player.
OKC traded PG to LAC for SGA who became current franchise player and 2x MVP
Now Sixers trade PG for FMVP Jaylen Brown.
What may the return for the Celtics turn into if they manage to trade him?
Hugo Gonzalez 12 pts 9 reb 5 assist and 3 steals next year per game average. Daley MOVED Dantlely so rodman could get minutes. Brads doing the same thing for Hugo Gonzalez
23-40 games, 3-4 of them good
What you can expect from Paul George optimistically is a BIG upgrade at the second forward spot from Sam Hauser – when he plays. Basically he does everything Sam Hauser does and more and much better – when he is on the floor. If we can get even close to sixty games out of the guy, (or at least keep him healthy for the playoffs) and close to thirty reasonably productive minutes by his standards we'll be way ahead of the game as compared to last year. Even without Brown. Now those are big ifs I'll admit. Then, we'll have to have good backup in that wing spot by committee or
if one of the other wings breaks out this season but we'll definitely need the backup. The other potentially good thing about having Paul George is it will take a lot of pressure off of DWhite to be the no 2 scorer and never miss an open shot – PG can be the go-to catch and shoot guy when he's on the floor that and d y can settle into his comfort zone of being, maybe the number three, while focusing on anchoring the perimeter defense
Pg an amazing defender if him and Tatum be healthy all year we gonna be really good! 🍀
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he better play more than he pod casts…. i agree better fit but he is alays injured bad trade!!!
Still need someone that can break the defense with paint pressure/quickness off the dribble. That will cost them. They don't have quickness or speed at any position.
Oh boy the Celtics media is now really buying into this nonsense. Brown won the finals MVP and just had the best season of his career. But yes then aging Paul George ate 37 paired with a guy coming off about Achilles is the winning formula. Lol
I expect Paul George to be great like a super star George is and even better the JB ever was and PG and JT building chemistry together even Conley and Mitchell Robinson all fit right in 💪🏼☘️☘️☘️☘️
I like that PG doesn’t need to handle the ball to make an impact.
Always an enjoyable listen
Fellas, Paul George and (6) 1st round picks are going to Denver in exchange for Jokic.
FWIW, 2026 Paul George can occasionally play high level ball. Occasionally. Also, the idea that PG is a better shooter than Jaylen Brown is kind of funny. The 3rd or 4th best defender on the other team guards him and he just takes catch and shoot shots. He's the farthest thing from a tough cover. That said, he will be content to stand in the corner.
This team is going to be so awesome at rebounding. They could easily lead the league. That with 3pt shooting is deadly.
Paul George only playing 50 games is a positive, that's how I look at it. Paul gets 32 games of rest, so he is hopefully available for the playoffs, also that gives 32 games for Baylor Scheierman, Hugo Gonzalez, or Jordan Walsh to Start those games he missed. Tatum and White will also miss 8 to 12 games giving the other wings more playing time.
Conley Robinson and George I love it this is similar to them signing holiday n KP they have depth shooting and defense very similar to the championship roster we had
Wow I actually forgot about that,, thanks for reminding me Brad also traded for a Cheater cause thats why he was suspended last season.. Great new Celtics Culture good job Brad.. its Tatum (Complains to refs EVERY play if hes touched by a pinky) and Mr Podcast PEDs 👍🏾 we soooo excited John!!😑
17 points, 5 reb, 3 ass, 2steals, on 40% 3point shooting in 60 regular season games would be great.
Jaylen brown couldn’t pass out of a double team to save his life. PG is a better shooter, especially off the ball
Dwhite will be better. Baylor will be better. Hugo will be better. Payton will get more minutes. Someone else will step up. Tatum and PG will be Tatum and PG. Playoff team.
He will play 60 games this year
Keralis strikes again find away to say Sam hauser smh
Jaylen Brown makes a ripped shirt off fire video with LeBron & Maxey hooping & we get Grandpa PG13 & Tatum looking soft like he doesn’t know how to throw a punch doing MMA with Joe… SMDH… what a horrible summer
Paul George better not be smoking that Boston weed he is old and trash
John and Tom keeping it filthy like Sheed’s whips in Portland
I’m wearing the same thing also!
Paul George will be like blazer Scottie pippen . Down to his last legs 🦵
u can expect a bare minimum 30 missed games, John COPEralis 🤣🫵🏽🤡🫵🏽🤣
Love the show but gonna comment something irrelevant. The other theme songs were waaay better
more than 36 games
John, if Paul George doesn't play in 16 back-to-backs, wouldn't that mean he sits out 8 games, not 16?