Ceiling, floor, expectations: Paul George with the Boston Celtics in 2026-27
Let's dive into our assessment for Paul George for this edition of our player projections for the campaign soon to arrive.
Paul George, the 36-year-old forward for the Boston Celtics, is entering his 17th NBA season. According to Daniel Donabedian and Justin Quinn of Celtics Wire, George's ceiling for the upcoming 2026-27 season is to be available for approximately 60 regular season games and at least some capacity in the playoffs. However, his minutes and counting stats are likely to decrease as he ages.
His health and availability are crucial factors for this ceiling, as his play when healthy remains consistently remarkable per 100 possessions.
The floor for George is likely to be the potential for trade exception value should injury or age-related decline impact his performance. To avoid this situation, George should limit his playing time, avoiding back-to-backs and possibly skipping All-Star Week to mid-March. If injury issues arise, as they have throughout his career, Boston fans will expect a lot from George, who was the centerpiece of the Jaylen Brown trade.
A healthy season will help appease the frustrated fans, but George must still perform when he's on the court.
Expecting George to be a key starter for the Celtics in his final season with the team is unlikely. However, if he accepts his role as a role player and remains healthy, he could be a helpful option for Joe Mazzulla to deploy selectively throughout the regular season and playoffs. Either way, it's uncertain if George will stay with the Celtics for long.
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