Celtics' Paul George Says He Would Love to Call Boston Home

Paul George is embracing Boston before the Boston Celtics play a single regular-season game. The nine-time All-Star forward, traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to Boston over the summer in the Jaylen Brown blockbuster, told Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe that he is ecstatic to be a Celtic and would love to call Boston home. The Celtics open the 2026-27 season on Tuesday, October 20, at the Detroit Pistons.





What did Paul George say about joining the Celtics?


Paul George told Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe that the Boston Celtics offer something he has never experienced in his career. "This locker room, the culture here, the front office, the city, the organization, the tradition, all of that is something that I've never been a part of," George said.


George added that everything in Boston feels high quality and refreshing. "Hopefully, I can remain healthy," George said. "I think I became a journeyman along the way [of my career]. At this point, I would love to be able to call Boston home."


George also said he is fully immersing himself in the Celtics organization. "I'm ecstatic with being here, being around these guys, like they brought something else out of me that to be quite frank has been buried, and that's just a different passion," George said. "There's a love again for this game, and I just think everything is kind of just aligning at the right time for me here."





Why does Paul George's health matter so much for the Celtics?


Paul George's health is the biggest question around the Boston Celtics' new forward. George, a nine-time All-Star now in his 17th year in the league, was limited to 78 regular-season appearances over the past two years because of injuries and a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's drug policy. George said the banned substance he took was for a mental health issue.


The latest Paul George health update for the Celtics is encouraging because George completed the preseason with Boston's starters. If George stays available, the Celtics gain a veteran scorer and defender next to Jayson Tatum. If George misses time, Boston's rotation after the Jaylen Brown trade becomes much thinner.


How has Paul George fit with the Celtics in the preseason?


Paul George's role with the Celtics next to Jayson Tatum is already taking shape under head coach Joe Mazzulla. George and Jayson Tatum challenged each other during Boston Celtics training camp, and the two forwards made their preseason debuts as their first official time sharing the court as teammates.


George's shooting was quiet in the Boston Celtics preseason. CelticsBlog noted that George shot a combined 5-for-20 from the floor in two preseason appearances, but George still grabbed six rebounds against the Charlotte Hornets and recorded five steals against the Philadelphia 76ers. George has allowed Jayson Tatum to shine while complementing the rest of the Boston Celtics group.




What is next for Paul George and the Celtics?


The Boston Celtics open the regular season on Tuesday, October 20, at the Detroit Pistons, the top seed in the Eastern Conference last season. Paul George is poised for a role with greater responsibility than he had in Philadelphia, playing alongside Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Jordan Walsh and Mitchell Robinson in Boston's starting group.


For Paul George, the Boston Celtics season opener at the Detroit Pistons is the first real test of a fresh start. George has played for the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers. Boston is now the place George says he wants to settle.





Frequently Asked Questions


When did Paul George join the Boston Celtics?

Paul George joined the Boston Celtics over the summer, when Boston acquired George from the Philadelphia 76ers as part of the Jaylen Brown blockbuster trade.


How many All-Star selections does Paul George have?

Paul George is a nine-time All-Star. Paul George is entering his 17th year in the NBA with the Boston Celtics.


When is the Boston Celtics season opener?

The Boston Celtics open the 2026-27 season on Tuesday, October 20, at the Detroit Pistons.


Sources:

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2026/10/celtics-notes-george-carter-brown-more.html

https://bvmsports.com/2026/10/18/celtics-notes-george-carter-brown-more/

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