What happened: Jayson Tatum wore Paul George's signature shoe during his college career. George arrived in Boston via trade ahead of training camp and said the move rekindled his love for the game.

Why it matters: Pairing two veteran wings gives Boston a new primary scoring combination for 2026-27. Early games against Eastern Conference opponents will test how quickly the fit settles.

What to watch: Boston's early rotation choices will show how the staff staggers the two wings.