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Kendrick Perkins criticizes Paul George's press conference performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 11:42 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Kendrick Perkins criticizes Paul George's press conference performance

Summary

The Boston Celtics held an introductory press conference on September 15 for Paul George and Mike Conley Jr., who joined the team this offseason. Kendrick Perkins, a former Celtics player, expressed dissatisfaction with George's comments, stating that he lacked confidence. George discussed the fan backlash regarding his trade to Boston, which involved sending franchise star Jaylen Brown to the 76ers. Perkins expected a more definitive approach from George, who is set to provide scoring and defense for the team. The Celtics will begin their new season on October 20 against the Detroit Pistons.

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•Celtics introduce Paul George and Mike Conley Jr. on September 15.
•Kendrick Perkins criticizes George's confidence during the press conference.
•George addresses fan backlash over his trade from the 76ers.
•Boston is set to kick off the new season on October 20.
•Mitchell Robinson missed the press conference due to personal reasons.

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11:42 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics news: Kendrick Perkins wasn't a fan of Paul George's press conference

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The Boston Celtics recently held an introductory press conference for Paul George and Mike Conley Jr., both of whom were brought in this offseason. The Celtics also signed big man Mitchell Robinson in free agency, although he missed the presser due to personal reasons. One person not a fan of what he heard during George’s section of the press […] The post Celtics news: Kendrick Perkins wasn't a fan of Paul George's press conference appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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