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5 min readPaul George's Fit With Jayson Tatum & V.J. Edgecombe as X-Factor
At Paul George's introductory press conference in Boston, he said something that immediately became the center of debate: "We have a superstar, and that's JT, Jason Tatum. I'm not here to necessarily steal the shine or try to reinvent who I am. I'm here to help JT and he's the guy." The remark landed differently depending on who heard it. Some read it as a subtle jab at Jalen Brown, the All-NBA wing Boston traded to Philadelphia to acquire George. Others saw something more honest: a veteran star recognizing where he is in his career arc and committing to a supporting role before the season even begins.
Paul George's Role Clarity and What It Means for Boston
The hosts pushed back against the idea that George was taking a shot at Brown. "Paul George have no reason to take a shot at Jalen Brown," one argued. "I think it's Paul George recognizing where he is in his NBA lifespan. Like this is the part that former stars get to is that you have to realize that at some point, especially if you want to extend your career, you are a more complimentary piece."
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What you'll learn
- 1 (01:46) **Paul George's Role with the Celtics** - The hosts discuss Paul George's introductory press conference where he called Jason Tatum "the guy" in Boston.
- 2 (07:25) **Testing "Mazzulla Ball" with Paul George** - The hosts analyze how the Celtics' offensive system will change with Paul George replacing Jalen Brown.
- 3 (11:27) **V.J. Edgecombe as the 76ers' X-Factor** - The hosts pivot to the Philadelphia 76ers and discuss a clip from Locked On NBA Draft about V.J. Edgecombe's importance.
- 4 (16:53) **Development Concerns for V.J. Edgecombe** - The panel discusses whether there's a risk in relying on a young player like Edgecombe when the 76ers are in "win-now" mode.
- 5 (20:42) **The Perfect Pathway for V.J. Edgecombe** - The hosts outline what an ideal career trajectory looks like for Edgecombe in Philadelphia.
- 6 (24:24) **Approaching Celebrities in Public** - The hosts discuss a viral video of a fan fist-bumping Justin Bieber and debate the proper etiquette for interacting with celebrities.
- 7 Standout Quotes
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Show Notes
Paul George is officially a Boston Celtic, and he knows exactly what his role is next to Jayson Tatum. Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize react to George acknowledging the anger over the Jaylen Brown trade — and his declaration that Tatum is unquestionably Boston’s superstar. Could that hierarchy actually make the Celtics fit together better?
Then, it’s Double Take: Is VJ Edgecombe the secret to making the Philadelphia 76ers’ star-studded lineup work? With Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James and Joel Embiid commanding the spotlight, Edgecombe could provide the defense, athleticism and versatility Philadelphia needs. But how does a young player develop while surrounded by veterans trying to win immediately?
Finally, Peak Offseason Content tackles proper celebrity etiquette after a viral Justin Bieber interaction: What’s the acceptable way to approach an A-list celebrity in public?
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