Paul George just dropped a bombshell after the Boston Celtics’ latest win, declaring that after 17 years in the league, he is done chasing individual stats. After a strong start to his debut season in Boston, George is putting his entire focus on one objective: an NBA Championship.
The Bold Trade That Kicked Off a New Chapter
George, who came over from the Philadelphia 76ers in a blockbuster deal for Jaylen Brown, is clearly locked in for his first year rocking the green and white. That trade, which saw George and Brown swap teams, has apparently been a win-win for both sides. He has been putting in work, dropping over 20 points a night this season. But even with that strong scoring output, George claims the points mean nothing to him now. His commitment to winning the big one is absolute. The Celtics are currently sitting at a solid 5-1 record, fresh off their most recent victory against the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.
“I’m Yet to Win”: A Veteran’s Singular Focus
This is George’s 17th season, can you believe it? He started way back with the Indiana Pacers in 2010-11. The guy is 36 now, always been a top-tier talent, but that one thing, that NBA Championship Ring, it has always eluded him. He told NBC Sports Boston in a post-game interview exactly what is on his mind: “At this point in my career, year 17, that’s all I care about. I don’t care about scoring. I don’t care about whatever it is. It’s all about winning. I’m going to do whatever I can to win, leave it all on the floor for these guys, give ourselves a chance to win. That’s all that matters. I’ve done it all, I’ve seen it all, I’ve been there and done that. I’m yet to win. That’s the one thing I’m seeking.” The message is crystal clear: no more worrying about point totals or personal accolades. It is all about the hardware.
The Celtics might not be the favorites from the East right now, with many eyes on George’s old squad, the 76ers. But with Jayson Tatum firing and George making it clear he is all in for a ring, Boston could absolutely surprise everyone. They have the potential to go the distance if they keep grinding and improving in the next few months. It is going to be a wild ride, and George is ready to leave everything on the floor for it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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