Paul George aims to support Jayson Tatum in first Celtics season

Paul George has expressed his commitment to supporting Jayson Tatum during his first season with the Boston Celtics. Following a major offseason trade that saw George and several draft picks move from the Philadelphia 76ers to Boston in exchange for Jaylen Brown, George stated his intention to help Tatum reach the MVP conversation.

Addressing the mixed reactions to the trade and his own age and injury history, the 36-year-old veteran noted that the move was motivating rather than disrespectful. George acknowledged the deep emotional connection the city of Boston has with Jaylen Brown but emphasized his desire to prove he can still perform as a premier player when healthy. He identified Tatum as ‘the guy’ for the team and aims to contribute to his teammate's success.