Overview
- In the Oct. 10 preseason home opener at TD Garden, George played 25 minutes and finished with 13 points, five steals and four assists as the Celtics beat the 76ers 144-106.
- George told reporters he intends to 'make the game as easy as possible for JT' and said he will take a complementary role rather than chase primary star status.
- Coach Joe Mazzulla said George has checked every box in training camp and expects him to be a starter while planning to manage his minutes to get the best version of him nightly.
- Durability remains the chief concern because George missed significant time in recent seasons, though he has said he believes he can 'turn the clock' and play a full, healthy season.
- Boston's roster is still settling after trading Jaylen Brown, the team has one two-way spot to fill, and the Celtics’ regular-season outlook now hinges on George's availability and how quickly new pieces gel.