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Mailbag: Paul George DISASTER Scenario & Who makes BIGGEST Leap This Season
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- Sep 7, 2026
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- 2036
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Summary
Paul George’s contract decision could reshape the Boston Celtics’ future and impact blockbuster trades down the line. Are the Celtics risking too much on aging stars, or will strategic maneuvers with Paul George and Derrick White set up another championship window? In this mailbag episode, John Karalis of Celtics On SI breaks down the potential disaster scenarios, values of the 2028 draft pick, and the chess moves possible under the NBA’s second apron rules. Key topics include Jayson Tatum’s return to full strength, Jaylen Brown’s exit, and the ripple effects of adding Mitchell Robinson and Paul George. Karalis examines who might take the biggest leap—highlighting Baylor, Hugo, and potential surprises—while questioning the Celtics’ physicality and the evolution of Joe Mazzulla’s coaching in a new NBA era. Listener questions spark debates about ownership power dynamics and whether Boston’s revamped roster is truly better or just different.