Paul George’s Health? Mitchell Robinson’s Role? Biggest Questions Facing Three New Celtics
Brad Stevens and Joe Mazzulla will outline how the three veterans fit Boston's reshaped roster after the Jaylen Brown trade.
- On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the Boston Celtics introduced Paul George and Mike Conley Jr. at the Auerbach Center, joined by President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens and Head Coach Joe Mazzulla.
- Following the July trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia Sixers, the Celtics acquired George, a 36-year-old forward seeking to help the team contend for a championship.
- George acknowledged his secondary role, stating, "Im here to help JT, and hes the guy," while Conley emphasized his pursuit of a first career championship with the storied franchise.
- Although Mitchell Robinson signed a three-year, $47.4 million contract, the center missed the event to attend to a personal matter, the team said.
- Former Celtics player and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins criticized George's modest tone, stating the fanbase wants "a certain level of confidence" in a city where it is "championships or bust.
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Former Celtic criticizes Paul George for 'nonsense' press conference
Paul George’s introductory Boston Celtics press conference left at least one former player unimpressed. George was formally introduced as a Celtics player on Tuesday roughly two months after the team acquired him from Philadelphia in a blockbuster trade for Jaylen Brown. George inevitably fielded a number of questions about replacing Brown, and acknowledged the criticism …
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