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Celtics Forward Calls Himself A "Minivan" In Comparison To Kristaps Porzingis, Expects No Love In Boston
Georges Niang recently appeared on a podcast and addressed that even as a Boston native, he wasn't going to get any love in the city after Kristaps Porzingis' departure.
Forward acquired in Kristaps Porzingis trade doesn’t expect to be embraced by Celtics fans
Georges Niang already has a reputation among Celtics fans. And even though he’s a Massachusetts native, he doesn’t expect fans to take too kindly to him.
Mass. native Georges Niang doesn’t expect to be embraced by Celtics fans this season
The 2025-26 season figures to be a homecoming of sorts for Celtics big man Georges Niang, who was born in Lawrence and grew up in Methuen as a fan of the C’s. But, the 32-year-old forward doesn’t expect to receive a warm reception at the start of the year at TD Garden.
Georges Niang has hilarious analogy for Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis trade
In an effort to save money ahead of what they're anticipating will be a lost season sans injured All-Star forward Jayson Tatum, Boston flipped former starting center Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks for Niang and a second round pick as part of a three-team exchange with the Brooklyn Nets.
Why Celtics’ Georges Niang is ‘public enemy No. 1’ after Kristaps Porzingis trade
New England native Georges Niang knows he has some work to do in order to win over Celtics fans following the Kristaps Porzingis trade.
Georges Niang on his lack of embrace by Boston Celtics fans since being dealt to the team
Massachusetts native and now Boston Celtics backup forward Georges Niang was not exactly welcomed into his new team with open arms by the fans of the storied ball club, with many remember a play where he grabbed star Celtics forward Jaylen Brown in a high-stakes game before Niang had been dealt to Boston.
Kristaps Porzingis reveals emotions from Boston Celtics trade
The Celtics dealt Kristaps Porzingis to the Hawks in a trade that slimmed their payroll, but they still had to say farewell to one of their starters.
Niang shares hilariously self-aware take on replacing Porzingis in Boston
Massachusetts native George Niang knows what he's walking into after the Celtics traded Kristaps Porzingis to acquire him.
The best Kristaps Porzingis plays with the Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are no longer the team of vet big Kristaps Porzingis, but he won a title with the legendary ball club, and banners fly forever.
Georges Niang On Celtics Fans: ‘You Took The Unicorn And Got A Minivan With Scratches’
The Boston Celtics added another floor spacer when they acquired forward Georges Niang in the trade that sent Kristaps Porzingis to the Hawks. But as Niang tells it, the reception in Boston hasn’t exactly been warm.
Georges Niang Breaks Silence On Celtics Trade And Pressure To Perform In Boston Without Jayson Tatum
George Niang spoke candidly about his challenges after being traded to the Boston Celtics in a deal that sent Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks. Joining the Ogs podcast, Niang acknowledged the intense scrutiny from Celtics fans and the pressure of replacing a beloved player.
Hawks’ Kristaps Porzingis confidently reveals favorite rapper
Kristaps Porzingis reveals his favorite Atlanta rapper, shares first impressions of the city, and settles into his new role with the Hawks ...
Hawks acquire Celtics center Kristaps Porziņģis in 3-team trade
The Celtics reportedly strike another pre-Draft deal, this one centered on sending Kristaps Porziņģis to the Hawks.
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Celtics executive eyeing former Spurs center to help replace Kristaps Porzingis
According to Keith Smith of Spotrac, the Celtics are interested in signing former Spurs center Charles Bassey following his ...
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Kristaps Porzingis has gone through it all to reach NBA Finals stage
Kristaps Porzingis shoots a jumper during Celtics’ practice ahead of the NBA Finals. Getty Images. He now sees the videos on his phone of Knicks fans celebrating victories with gusto on 33rd St.
Celtics front office executive reflects on their transformative offseason
Since bowing out in the second round of the playoffs to the New York Knicks, a lot has changed for the Celtics. Jrue Holiday, ...
Trae Young Sends Message on Teaming With Celtics Champion
The All-Star guard sent a message following the Hawks addition of the Boston Celtics championship-winning big man ...
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Celtics looking to trade 40% 3-point shooter, according to report
The Boston Celtics knew entering the offseason that there was a good chance they'd have to move on from Kristaps Porzingis. Porzingis is a great player, but he has flaws, notably his history of ...