Paul George has been fined $2,000 by the NBA for his late-game flop in the 2026-27 NBA season opener match between the Boston Celtics and the Detroit Pistons, the league announced on X (formerly Twitter).
With three minutes left in regulation, George ran in transition as he suddenly bumped into Duncan Robinson.
The former NBA star took an exaggerated contact and landed on the floor.
Paul George explodes in Celtics debut
Paul George delivered a remarkable performance in his Boston Celtics' debut on Tuesday in Detroit against the Pistons.
George scored 38 points, grabbed five rebounds, dished out three assists, and recorded five steals in 31 minutes of action during the Celtics' 121-113 regular-season loss.
By scoring 38 points against the Detroit Pistons, George officially set the all-time franchise record for the most points scored by a player in their Boston Celtics debut, surpassing Kristaps Porzingis (30).
George and the Celtics will look to bounce back on Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers.