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Jayson Tatum looked up to Paul George growing up

During a Monday press conference, Jayson Tatum shared how modeling his game after Paul George during his youth shaped his basketball path. As he reminisced, George arrived for his own media session, leading to a warm embrace between the veteran and his longtime admirer.

Now entering his 17th season, George aims to mentor younger athletes like Tatum and Jordan Walsh. Walsh noted that playing against childhood idols requires adjusting his perspective to view them strictly as competitors.

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