Jayson Tatum has found his ideal teammate in Paul George
Paul George is making some people rethink the Jaylen Brown trade. Kevin O’Connor believes his chemistry with Tatum is the biggest reason why
When the Boston Celtics decided to part ways with Jaylen Brown and bring in Paul George, there was no shortage of skepticism. After all, giving up one of the key players on their 2024 NBA championship team for a 36-year-old was hardly an obvious move.
Yet a few weeks into the season, some are starting to see the trade in a different light. The question is less about who’s the better player, Brown or George, and more about who fits better alongside Jayson Tatum.
That’s the case Kevin O’Connor made on his podcast, pointing to how naturally George and Tatum already seem to play together.
I know it’s early, and Tatum and Brown won a title together. But I already see a natural chemistry between George and Tatum. George is averaging 20 points on great efficiency, taking a lot of threes, keeping the ball moving and initiating the offense when needed
Kevin O’Connor
To O’Connor, it comes down to their skill sets and how well they complement each other.
George can let Tatum run the offense, move off the ball and remain a constant threat from beyond the arc. When needed, he also has the experience and skill to create a play on his own, so Tatum doesn’t have to shoulder the entire offensive load.
That balance could help the Celtics’ offense flow more smoothly without taking anything away from Brown as a player.