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Paul George

Forward · Boston Celtics · 6'8", 230 lb · Born May 2, 1990 · Palmdale, California · Drafted 10th overall, 2010
9× All-StarBoston CelticsPG-13Acquired for Jaylen Brown
NBABoston CelticsForwards
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In short

Paul George is a nine-time All-Star two-way wing acquired by the Boston Celtics in July 2026 in the Jaylen Brown trade. Known as 'PG-13,' the Fresno State product was drafted 10th in 2010, overcame a gruesome 2014 leg fracture, and built a résumé of All-NBA and All-Defensive honors across Indiana, Oklahoma City, the Clippers, and Philadelphia. He joins Boston as a veteran two-way forward, though durability is a recurring concern.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceTue, Nov 10
@Atlanta HawksAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
17.1
range 14.4–19.8
Line 17.5
45%
to go over
Team win
36%
111–114
Poi 17.1 Lean underReb 5.3 Lean underAss 3.6 Lean overPRA 26 Lean over
Likely on himDyson Daniels· 94 Perimeter DElite stopper
15+ pts76%20+ pts17%

Model lines George at 17.1 pts (range 14.4–19.8) vs a 17.5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (45%).

Model favors Atlanta Hawks (64%), projected 111–114, ~225 total at 97 pace.

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A nine-time All-Star two-way wing who overcame a broken leg — traded to Boston in the summer's biggest swap.

A Palmdale kid and Fresno State star, George was drafted 10th in 2010 and became a two-way force in Indiana — until a gruesome 2014 leg fracture.

🐶 Fresno State · 10th, 2010🩹 2014 leg fracture

He returned to make nine All-Star teams, All-NBA First Team (2019), and multiple All-Defensive teams across Indiana, OKC, and the Clippers.

⭐ 9× All-StarAll-NBA · All-Defensive

After signing with Philadelphia in 2024, he was traded to Boston in July 2026 for Jaylen Brown and four picks.

Traded to BOS, 2026For Jaylen Brown

He joins the Celtics as a veteran two-way forward — the talent unquestioned, the durability the question.

17.3 / 5.3 / 3.6Durability watch
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PPG
17.3
2025-26
RPG
5.3
per game
APG
3.6
per game
FG%
.439
.392 from three
LIFE

Roots & the rise

A nine-time All-Star two-way wing — 'PG-13,' now in Boston after one of the summer's biggest trades.

Paul Clifton Anthony George was born in Palmdale, California and starred at Fresno State (where his No. 24 is retired) before Indiana drafted him 10th in 2010. He became one of the league's premier two-way wings — a nine-time All-Star, All-NBA First Team in 2019, two-time All-Defensive First Team, and 2013 Most Improved Player — and overcame a horrific compound leg fracture suffered with Team USA in 2014.

After stops in Indiana, Oklahoma City (in the trade that sent Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the other way), and the Clippers, he signed with Philadelphia in 2024. In July 2026 the Celtics acquired him from the 76ers in exchange for Jaylen Brown and four draft picks. He wears No. 13 in Boston, joining as a veteran two-way forward — with durability the open question after injury-limited recent seasons.

Sources: Wikipedia, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference, ESPN.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

George is as much a media figure as a star: he co-hosts the popular 'Podcast P with Paul George,' has a Nike signature line, and dabbled in the 2012 and 2014 Slam Dunk Contests as a high-flyer. He married Daniela Rajic in 2022 and has three children. Off the court he has been candid about mental health, which he cited in explaining a 2026 medication-related suspension.

His career carries both brilliance and 'what if.' Brian Shaw once called him 'the best two-way player in the game,' and ESPN's Pablo Torre dubbed him 'the NBA's most anomalous superstar' — a nod to a résumé of All-NBA and All-Defensive honors that has never reached a Finals. The 2014 leg fracture and repeated recent injuries have made durability the defining subplot of his prime.

PERSONALITY

The person

A smooth, two-way scoring wing and elite defender — a nine-time All-Star with a durability question.

Two-way wingAll-NBA First Team (2019) and two-time All-Defensive First Team.
Three-level scorerA career 20-plus-point scorer with deep range and shot creation.
Durability concernA 2014 leg fracture and injury-limited recent seasons cloud his availability.
PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Two-Way Forward · Wing Scorer
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
72/100
Scoring69
Playmaking50
Rebounding63
Perimeter D74
Rim protection46
Spacing70
Athleticism70
Clutch66
a two-way forward acquired from Philadelphia for Jaylen Brown
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

Two-way pedigree

At his best George is a genuine two-way star: a shot-creating wing with deep range who also guards elite scorers, a combination that produced All-NBA and All-Defensive honors. For Boston, replacing Jaylen Brown's athleticism with George's shot-making and defensive IQ is a bet on skill and experience alongside Tatum and White.

The availability bet

The clear risk is health — George has topped 56 games only once since 2019-20 and dealt with knee issues and a 2026 suspension. Boston is wagering that a lower-usage role next to Tatum and Pritchard, on a veteran wing with elite two-way tools, is worth the durability question. When available, he raises the roster's ceiling considerably.

STATS

Season by season

Per game

SeasonGPMINPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2025-263730.717.35.33.6.439.392

Source: Basketball-Reference.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Where he sits in history

Honors9× All-Star, All-NBA First Team (2019), 2× All-Defensive First Team, 2013 Most Improved Player
2014Overcame a compound fracture of both lower right leg bones with Team USA
2026Traded from Philadelphia to Boston for Jaylen Brown and four draft picks

Hardware

9×
NBA All-Star
1×
All-NBA First Team (2019)
1×
Most Improved Player (2013)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated July 13, 2026

A veteran two-way wing joining a contender — elite two-way tools, with health the swing factor.

Acquired for Jaylen Brown, George gives Boston shot creation, deep shooting, and perimeter defense alongside Tatum and White. His availability after injury-limited seasons is the variable; his ceiling, when healthy, is a difference-making two-way star.

Two-way ceilingAll-Star
Shot creationStrong
Perimeter defenseStrong
AvailabilityUncertain

Contract

Deal
$212M (2024) remaining yrs
Role
Two-way wing starter
Age
36 veteran
Bottom line

A nine-time All-Star two-way wing, the headline of the Brown trade. If his health holds, he's a difference-maker next to Tatum; if not, he's the Celtics' biggest gamble.

FAQ

Quick answers

How did Paul George join the Celtics?

Boston acquired him from Philadelphia in July 2026 in exchange for Jaylen Brown plus two first-round and two second-round picks.

Why is Paul George called 'PG-13'?

It's a play on his initials and jersey number; he's also known in coverage as 'Playoff P' and hosts 'Podcast P.'

What is the concern with Paul George?

Durability — he has topped 56 games only once since 2019-20 and has dealt with repeated injuries, though his two-way talent is elite when healthy.