Earlier this week, it was announced that after days of trade talks, the Boston Celtics were finally able to unload 2024 Finals MVP and five-time All-Star Jaylen Brown. He is being sent to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, a 2028 first-round pick (or more favorable pick swap), an unprotected 2031 first-round pick, and two second-round picks (2028 and 2030).
George, originally drafted tenth overall in 2010 by the Indiana Pacers, has been now been traded three times.
In 2017, he was traded by the Pacers to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Domantas Sabonis and Victor Oladipo. In 2019, he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Danilo Gallinari, five first-round draft picks, and the rights to swap two other first-round picks. This week, he was moved to Boston in the aforementioned trade.
That’s quite a list of impressive players. NBA Champions, two Finals MVPs, four All-Stars, a Most Improved Player, steals leader, a two-time MVP, a scoring leader, a Clutch Player of the Year…and Danilo Gallinari.
Here’s how the 1st round picks conveyed:
2021- Tre Mann (18th pick) played three seasons was eventually packaged in a trade for Gordon Hayward.
2022- Jalen Williams (12th pick), the 2025 All-Star has been a major part of the team’s success.
2023- Picks did not convey.
2024- OKC traded this to Dallas for a 2028 first round pick swap.
2025- Thomas Sorber (15th pick) has yet to suit up as he tore his ACL before during an offseason workout and missed the entire season.
2026- Aday Mara (12th pick) was drafted as a direct response to facing Victor Wembanyama.
The dividends OKC received from the trade brought the franchise their first Oklahoma-based championship and continues to reflect well. Meanwhile, the Clippers never met their potential.
The 76ers signed PG13 after his stint with the Clippers. he played in only 78 games over two seasons. Riddled with injuries and a suspension for violating the league’s drug policies, George’s time in the City of Brotherly Love was mostly ineffective.
How will 36-year-old fare in Bean Town? Only time will tell.
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