Georges Niang was as glib as glib can be, which for the Methuen native is par for the course.

Niang was on “OGs” podcast, hosted by ex-NBAers Undonis Haslem and Mike Miller recently and the topic of discussion was, of course, the big trade.

The Methuen native was traded to the Boston Celtics, the team he grew up idolizing, as part of a three-team deal that included Kristaps Porzingis.

While he was mum on the trade for a few weeks with possible trades still being contemplated, Niang talked about the expectations and the fact that being the local guy doesn’t matter.

“I’m a Boston kid, then I get traded for Kristaps Porzingis,” said Niang, who was dealt from Cleveland to Atlanta before the NBA trade deadline. “You know how tough Boston fans are. They don’t give a bleep that I’m from Boston. You just took our unicorn and replaced it with a minivan.”

He went on to explain, “I’m like Public Enemy Number One in Boston. What is this? This ain’t shiny. It’s got scratches on it, man.”

The trade was about money, with the Celtics losing a $30 million salary, rather than a talent-for-talent swap.

Niang then started talking about his potential role, as a nine-year NBA player, who was part of some very good teams in Philadelphia and Cleveland.

“Now I’m kind of in the mode of like, okay, obviously (Jayson Tatum) is out, but Boston has done a really good job,” said Niang. “Guys have missed games (and still won). It’s their culture. It’s who they are.

“So it’s like, okay, Georges, what can you do to maximize what you have, to help them win games?” said Niang. “Because you don’t want to be in Boston, losing, that’s for sure.”

Niang elaborated on his potential role.

“That’s kind of how I’ve transitioned,” he added. “My mindset is like, okay, ‘What can I do this summer? Can I come in the best shape that I’m in and mentor, and kind of teach, and also learn, because they’ve won a championship.

“Kind of dial that all into one and focus every day on how can I win the day and then win games,” said Niang. “So it’s kind of like been a full circle moment; from getting traded in Cleveland to Atlanta to then, back to Boston.”