Paul George Used to 'Despise' Celtics, but His Tune Has Changed: 'I Wish I Was Here a Lot Sooner'

Paul George reveals new motive after stunning Celtics trade

BOSTON — Paul George spent more time on the sidelines than on the floor during his last two years in Philadelphia. He’s intent on changing that as he enters the 17th season of his career with the Boston Celtics.

Paul George used to 'despise' Celtics, but his tune has changed: 'I wish I was here a lot sooner'

Celtics forward Paul George grew up an hour north of LA. He never thought he'd be a Celtic, but Boston seems to be growing on him.

Paul George says he once despised Celtics, now wishes he'd gotten there sooner

Paul George never imagined himself wearing Celtics green. Actually, he used to hate it. George grew up in California as a Kobe Bryant fan, which naturally meant Boston wasn’t particularly high on his list of favorite places. “I think as a kid you kind of despised green,” George said, via Khari A. Thompson of Boston.com. […]

Paul George responds to ‘washed’ label: ‘I’m capable of doing those things again’

On Celtics Media Day, George responded to the notion that he was “washed”: I feel like my body is back healthy. I feel I’m capable of doing those things again.