Paul George recently spoke to the media about his transition to the Boston Celtics after being acquired from the Philadelphia 76ers in a trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia. The deal has generated mixed feelings among Celtics fans, prompting George to acknowledge their sentiments. He stated that the fan response to the trade is understandable and expressed no hard feelings towards them.
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During the introductory press conference, George discussed his role in the team and his relationship with Jayson Tatum, emphasizing that he is content supporting Tatum as the primary star. George, entering his 17th NBA season, highlighted his readiness to contribute to a revamped Celtics team that is moving into a new era following Browne's departure.
Celtics president Brad Stevens also addressed the trade, stating that the team's focus is on its internal progress and future goals, despite the potential bolstering of their divisional rivals, the 76ers, with the addition of Brown. Stevens reaffirmed the team's commitment to building a strong roster moving forward.