After joining the Boston Celtics, Paul George said: "I've rediscovered my love for the sport."

In a recent interview, NBA forward Paul George said that he felt a completely different atmosphere after joining the Boston Celtics and rediscovered his love for basketball.

Paul George previously played for the Philadelphia 76ers, but for various reasons, he only played 37 games in the 2025/26 NBA regular season, averaging 17.3 points per game with a field goal percentage of 43.9% and a three-point percentage of 39.2%. In July, Paul George was traded to the Boston Celtics.

In addition, the 2026/27 NBA regular season will begin with the first round of games, and Joe Mazra will lead the Boston Celtics to an away game against the Detroit Pistons, officially starting a new journey.

Paul George, 36, shared, “The locker room atmosphere, team culture, management, city, the whole organization, and team tradition here are things I’ve never really experienced before. Everything here is at a very high standard, and this environment is refreshing for me. I hope I can stay healthy.”

“I’m really excited to be here and play with these teammates. They’ve brought out something that’s been buried inside me for a long time, a different kind of passion.”

Paul George said, "I've rediscovered my love for the sport, and I feel like everything here is just getting back on track at the right time."

"What I've always relied on, and what I've been discussing with my therapist, is gratitude. I need to understand where I've come in my career and where I am now. Every time I step onto the court, I do so with immense appreciation and gratitude."

In addition, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum said, "Paul George has always been a player I greatly admire, whether it was when I was in high school or college, or later when I played against him, I have always respected him."

"It's really an incredible feeling because I was already imitating his playing style and watching his game videos when I was still in high school."

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