​Celtics officially acquire overpaid $212 million ex-76ers forward, nine-time All-Star originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Boston Celtics are bringing an overpaid former Philadelphia 76ers forward on board in stunning fashion.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPer the 18-time NBA champions’ July 6 press release, their mind-blowing blockbuster trade with the 76ers is a done deal.“The Boston Celtics announced today that they have acquired nine-time NBA All-Star and six-time All-NBA selection Paul George as well as future draft pick compensation from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Celtics forward Jaylen Brown,” the franchise’s press release stated.“The draft compensation is as follows: A 2028 first round pick (the LA Clippers’ own) that, if it is top 16, instead becomes the unprotected right for Boston to swap its currently-held 2028 first round pick (the worst of Boston’s and San Antonio’s) with the better of the LA Clippers’ or (if Philadelphia’s is top 8) Philadelphia’s 2028 first round pick; Philadelphia’s 2031 unprotected first round pick; the most favorable 2028 second round pick among Golden State’s (Warriors), Milwaukee’s (Bucks), or Oklahoma City’s (Thunder); and the most favorable 2030 second round pick among Phoenix’s (Suns), Portland’s (Trail Blazers), or Washington’s (Wizards).”The reason many are under the impression that the Celtics lost arguably the most notable trade of the summer thus far is because of George’s disappointing play in Philadelphia the past two seasons.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe former Indiana Pacers superstar hasn’t played up to the four-year, $211 million contract he signed with the 76ers in 2024, as injuries and a steep decline as a playmaker made it reasonable to suggest he’s currently overpaid.The Fresno State product averaged 16.7 points per game in two seasons during his two-year stint with Philadelphia, shooting 43.4% from the field and 37.5% from three-point land in 78 contests.Simply put, the Celtics shouldn’t be overly optimistic about George’s future with the organization.More NBA news:76ers officially beat out Lakers, Spurs for $38 million ex-Cavaliers elite defenderCeltics officially sign $295 million ex-Jazz All-Star guard to help Jayson TatumKnicks officially outduel Lakers for historic 6-foot-5 playoff hero, NBA champion