Paul George, the new Boston Celtics forward, just dropped a training video, and honestly, the whole league is watching. He’s fresh off that huge offseason trade that shipped Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. So yeah, big shoes to fill, a fresh start, whatever you want to call it, but the video has everyone talking about what’s *really* riding on him.
The “Good” and the “Oops” From Last Season
Look, the guy was good last season, even playing *against* Boston in Philly’s first-round upset. You know, that sting still hurts. He showed flashes, no doubt. He was effective when he was out there. But here’s the kicker: his health record is a straight-up rollercoaster. We’re talking 41 games or fewer in three out of the last five seasons. That’s a huge red flag, especially for your new marquee guy in Boston.
Is Boston’s Season Already a Gamble?
Seriously, Boston’s entire 2026-27 season? It’s all gonna hinge on if George can actually stay on the court and be effective. He’s been sidelined for the past two seasons with that same 41-game or less pattern. This isn’t just a minor tweak; this is a consistent issue. They just traded away a cornerstone, and now they’re banking on a guy whose availability is a serious question mark for the future.
So while the training video looks slick, it doesn’t change the cold hard facts. Can George actually shake off the injury bug and be the difference-maker Boston desperately needs? Or will this season be another round of wondering where he’s at? That’s the question hanging over the Celtics right now as they prep for the upcoming season.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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