# Paul George flips off fan for ‘being an a–hole’ in Philadelphia return after Jaylen Brown blockbuster

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/paul-george-flips-off-fan-for-being-an-a-hole-in-philadelphia-return-after-jaylen-brown-blockbuster/
- Published: 2026-11-11T05:07:53+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T05:19:29+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/sports/celtics-paul-george-flips-off-fan-being-an-a-hole-in-philadelphia-return/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- George scored 36 in Boston’s 123-101 win over Philadelphia.
- He said a fan’s behaviour prompted his middle-finger gesture.
- Jaylen Brown scored 13 against his former Celtics team.

## Summary

Paul George scored 36 points as the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 123-101, then drew attention for giving a fan the middle finger after making a three-pointer. George said the fan had treated him disrespectfully by dropping the ball for him to retrieve, prompting his gesture in response.

The game marked George’s return to Philadelphia, where he played last season, and featured Jaylen Brown facing his former Celtics team after a July blockbuster trade. George made 14 of 28 shots, including six of 11 three-pointers, and scored 14 consecutive fourth-quarter points. Brown finished with 13 points, shooting four of nine.

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