{
  "id": 15667911,
  "title": "Paul George Makes Emotional Admission About Joining Boston Celtics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/paul-george-makes-emotional-admission-about-joining-boston-celtics",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T23:07:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nba/paul-george-makes-emotional-admission-about-joining-boston-celtics-12591046"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Paul George recently admitted his newfound love for basketball following his move to the Boston Celtics. The nine-time All-Star shared his emotional admission in an interview with The Boston Globe, describing his arrival in Boston as having reignited his passion for the sport. George revealed that joining the Celtics has helped him rediscover his dedication to basketball, a sentiment that comes after a difficult two-year period with the Philadelphia 76ers. During that time, injuries and inconsistent availability hindered George's performance, leading to just 37 regular-season games played and a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy. Despite these setbacks, George showed glimpses of his former All-Star form during Philadelphia's playoff run against Boston. Now, George is eager to compete with Jayson Tatum and contribute to the Celtics' pursuit of another championship. He praised the team's locker room, front office, and organizational culture, appreciating the refreshing change from his previous experiences. George acknowledged that the pressure and criticism he has faced have affected him but stated that he has learned to approach those challenges with a greater sense of gratitude. His appreciation for Boston extends beyond the upcoming season, as he expressed a desire to make the team his final NBA destination. George hopes the Celtics can become his permanent home, marking a significant conclusion to a career that has taken him through the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Clippers, and Philadelphia. With the Celtics offering him a potential NBA championship opportunity, George now enters the next chapter of his career with renewed enthusiasm for the game that propelled him to stardom.",
  "summary": "Paul George opens up about rediscovering his passion for basketball after joining the Celtics following 2 seasons in Philadelphia.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Paul George welcomes playing under Joe Mazzulla, Boston Celtics challenges",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/paul-george-welcomes-playing-under-joe-mazzulla-boston-celtics",
        "published": "2026-10-19T19:20:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}