Paul George ready to prove self in wake of controversial trade

Paul George acknowledged Celtics fans' angst toward the trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for him, saying it's understandable.

• Boston Celtics: record 56–26, #2 in the East, power rank #4, streak W2, last 10: 8–2, net rating +7.7
• Paul George: Boston Celtics, F, jersey #13; season averages 17.3 pts, 5.3 reb, 3.6 ast in 37 games, 43.9% FG