Overview
- The Celtics completed the Jaylen Brown trade on Monday, officially adding Paul George to their roster.
- The team announced George will wear No. 13 in Boston, returning to the number that underpins his PG‑13 brand.
- George wore No. 8 with the 76ers because Philadelphia had retired 13 for Wilt Chamberlain, so his move to 13 is a personal restoration of his long‑time identity.
- Ron Harper Jr., who had been wearing No. 13 for Boston, remains on the team and will need to choose a new number.
- Celtics executives framed George as able to carry games or play a complementary role and pointed to his seven‑game playoff stretch against Boston (17.4 points per game on 48.9 percent shooting) while observers note his age and durability will shape how he fits into Boston’s title plans.