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PJ Tucker sees the Jaylen Brown trade differently from most.
The one-time champion gave his opinion of the highly-criticized trade while on a live taping of the "Club 520 Podcast" at Fanatics Fest.
While most, including NESN's Jake Mozarsky, believe the 76ers won the trade, Tucker believes people are sleeping on what Paul George brings to the Celtics.
"If you look at the playoffs series this year, PG might have had a better series than JB," Tucker said. "So how does Philly win [the trade]?
"I think it's tough, too. I'm rocking with PG. Respect to JB, but if PG don't get suspended and all that stuff don't happen, then I think we're having another conversation."
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There's no question George played well against Brown and the Celtics. He averaged 17.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in the seven-game series, all while chasing Brown and Jayson Tatum around on defense. George just wasn't that player all season long.
One of the issues is that George, 36, is quite a bit older than Brown, 29. George hasn't been the most available player in his career either. Not only has he battled injuries, but he was suspended 25 games last season for violating the terms of the NBA's anti-drug program.
George at least proved he can still be a difference-maker on the biggest stage. If the Celtics get that version, it'll make losing Brown sting a little less.
"I'm still liking JT and PG in a series," Tucker added. "I like the Celtics, bro."
