Overview
- Through roughly the first dozen games with Boston, George has averaged about 22 points while shooting near 49 percent overall and 44 percent from three, including a 36-point outing that highlighted his hot start.
- The Celtics have won 10 of 11 games and hold a 10-2 record, a run of success the coverage ties directly to improved spacing and defensive play with George as the No. 2 scoring option beside Jayson Tatum.
- George’s long-range shooting has stretched defenses and his on-ball defense has produced deflections and turnovers, helping Boston rank among league leaders in 3-point percentage and point differential.
- Given George’s recent injury history, the team has already rested him in multiple games and is actively managing his minutes to try to preserve availability across the season.
- Off-court decisions are next: George has one remaining year on a large contract with a player option and reports say discussions about a potential opt-out or a lower-salary extension to free cap space could surface in the coming months.