Podcast P with Paul George

In a special Podcast P episode, Paul George Sr. comes on to talk about PG’s basketball journey, how he motivated PG to go pro, and his draft night experience. He also gives his honest take on PG leaving the Clippers. 0:00 Introduction 7:54 Pops Shares PG’s Basketball Origin Story 17:55 End of Pops' Football Career 22:21 Sacrifices Made 26:20 Anthony Edwards' Comments About Jordan’s Era 36:00 Process of Choosing A College 41:44 Leaving College Early 48:39 NBA Draft Night Experience 55:05 PG’s Family Nickname 59:00 First All-Star Selection / Atmosphere Around Superstardom 1:05:18 PG’s First Autograph 1:08:58 PG’s Leg Injury Recovery Process 1:13:38 Kobe Bryant Phone Call 1:22:57 Meeting Julius Erving At the Philly Pitch Meeting 1:25:33 Decision To Leave The Clippers 1:28:00 Father’s Day Story 1:34:06 Advice For PG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new Sixers rookie, Jared McCain, drops by Podcast P to chat about handling haters, how TikTok has been a game changer for him, and who his NBA comparison is. PG and Jared also lay out their goals for the season, talk about managing expectations, and go over the rookie duties for this year. 0:00 Introduction 5:50 Dealing with Outside Noise 9:55 PG’s Rookie Year Experience 12:55 When The NBA Became A Reality 15:40 One-and-Done Mentality 19:37 NIL Deals 22:26 NBA Draft Combine Interviews 25:14 NBA Draft Workouts 28:22 Draft Night Experience 31:12 TikTok Origin Story 38:33 Interaction: Maxey and Embiid 42:23 Importance of Mental Health 44:41 Basketball Skillset & NBA Player Comparison 48:06 Jared & PG’s Goals This Season 51:30 How The NBA is a Job? 55:53 Most Memorable Duke Moment / Cooper Flagg 1:01:06 PG’s Off The Court Hobbies 1:02:37 Handling Expectations 1:05:29 Rookie Duties For Jared Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chet Holmgren and Karl-Anthony Towns recently stopped by Podcast P in Las Vegas to chat about the 2024 NBA Playoffs, their lives off the court, and how they handle distractions. First, Chet talked about his battles against Wemby, his journey back from injury, and what it's like playing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Then, KAT discussed the series against the Denver Nuggets, highlighted Anthony Edwards' amazing performance, and shared when he knew the T'Wolves would have a successful season. 0:00 Introduction 3:38 Chet Holmgren Interview 4:45 What A Pro Wants Commercial 8:00 Cooper Flagg Hoopin’ 10:15 First Time Guarding LeBron James 13:45 How Being Injured Helped Chet’s Game 16:38 Expected This Season's Success 20:00 Signing Isaiah Hartenstein & Alex Caruso 22:55 Welcome To The NBA Moment 25:00 Playing With SGA 29:00 Matchup vs Wemby | Rookie of The Year Award 34:48 First NBA Playoffs Experience 45:10 How PG Improved His 3-Point Shooting? 48:25 PG’s Basketball Training Process 57:18 Karl-Anthony Towns Interview 59:53 Winning First Playoff Series 1:02:31 Reaction To Anthony Edwards Trash-Talking KD 1:07:37 Did The Doubt Motivate The T’Wolve This Season? 1:09:48 Game 7 vs Denver 1:15:10 Team’s Reaction To Coach Chris Finch’s Injury 1:19:35 Recovering From Potential End-of-Season Injury / Needing Validation 1:33:24 Favorite Part of the 2023-24 NBA Season 1:40:58 What Are You Adding To The Bag? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trae Young, a 3x NBA All-Star, dropped by Podcast P to discuss being compared to Steph Curry coming into the league, his time playing with DeJounte Murray, and whether he still feels underrated by folks in the league. Paul George and Trae also talked about Steve Kerr’s coaching strategy for Team USA and shared their thoughts on how the 2024 #1 Draft, Zaccharie Risacher, will perform in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles Barkley drops by on Podcast P to chat about the Sixers picking up Paul George, Team USA's chances at winning medals, his experience with the Dream Team, and more. He'll also be talking openly about the upcoming final season of the NBA on TNT and the defining moment in his NBA career. Plus, he will share his thoughts on PG's impersonation of him. Tap in! 00:00 - Introduction 05:30 - PG officially being introduced as a 76er 09:25 - Re-teaming up with Reggie Jackson 14:48 - Charles Barkley's introduction 18:49 - PG's conversation with Joel Embiid 21:32 - Then vs. Now Team USA competition 26:08 - Wildest thing to happen at the 1992 Olympics 30:15 - Thoughts on the last season of NBA on TNT 36:00 - Will there be another NBA on TNT? 46:59 - Barkley's reaction to being drafted by the Sixers 50:27 - Career-changing moment with Moses Malone 54:11 - Meeting Dr. J for the first time 1:00:04 - Best moments from NBA 50 & 75 anniversary 1:03:45 - PG impersonating Charles Barkley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All-Star & Most Improved Player of the Year, Tyrese Maxey, joins Podcast P in Las Vegas to share his thoughts about pushing his contract extension for one year, facing the Knicks and Celtics, and what it's like playing with Joel Embiid. PG offers Tyrese advice on how to stay at an All-Star level and what it's like being an NBA 2K cover athlete. 00:00 Introduction 02:11 Process of Signing First Contract Extension 12:22 Reaction to PG Signing To The 76ers 16:13 First Career Start 18:03 Love From The 76ers Organization 21:24 Playing with Joel Embiid 29:33 Tyrese First All-Star Game | Maintaining All-Star Level of Play 36:27 Improvements Made This Past Summer 40:54 Utilizing Speed In The NBA 44:56 Battling In The Atlantic Division 47:15 76ers Offseason Additions 50:28 Being An NBA 2K Cover Athlete Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carmelo Anthony and Mikal Bridges swung by Podcast P while in Las Vegas. Melo talked about nearly teaming up with LeBron James & D-Wade, his epic 50-point jumper game against the Big 3 Heat, and his hype for the upcoming Knicks Season with the new addition of Mikal Bridges. Mikal also shared his excitement for playing with his brothers Josh, Jalen, and Donte, his time in Brooklyn, and the thrill of playing in front of Spike Lee. . . . 00:00 Introduction 02:09 Gaining Support from New Fan Bases 03:43 Carmelo's Excitement for the Upcoming Knicks Season 06:50 Jalen Brunson Taking a Pay Cut 10:15 Carmelo Offering Advice to Mikal Bridges 14:00 Playing in Front of Legendary Knicks Fan Spike Lee 19:40 Mikal on Reconnecting with Jalen, Josh and Donte 22:05 How His Relationship with Nova Teammates Started 25:25 Melo Almost Teaming Up CP3, LeBron, and D-Wade 32:19 Competing Against The Miami Big 3 34:06 Story Behind The Banana Boat 41:09 Mikal’s Time In Brooklyn 45:30 Navigating Being The New Voice In The Lockerroom 48:13 Team USA Snubbing Jaylen Brown 51:25 Mikal Describes His 45 Points Career-High 54:28 Story Behind Melo’s All Jumpers 50 Piece vs LeBron’s Miami Heat 57:39 Melo Describes His 62 Points vs Bobcats 1:00:10 Mikal’s Excitement To Play For The Knicks 1:00:50 Starting 5: Phone Booth Scorers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Programming Note: This episode of Podcast P was taped in front of a live audience during the Uninterrupted Film Festival in Los Angeles. Rapper, comedian, creator of the Hit Hulu show "Dave," and diehard Sixers fan Lil Dicky hops on Podcast P to chat about how he helped the Sixers sign Paul George. He also talks about his bond with Joel Embiid, why his game resembles Steph Curry's, and shares some hilarious stories about playing celebrity basketball games. 0:00 Start 4:00 Reaction to Sixers Signing PG 9:05 Dave's Free Agency Video 13:00 First Time Getting A Philly Cheesesteak 16:00 Changing PG's Nickname 19:38 Daryl Morey's Offseason Signings 23:44 Relationship with Joel Embiid 27:30 PG's First Interaction w/ a Philly Fan 31:29 Dave's NBA Comparison 32:30 Celebrity Basketball Game w/ Chris Brown 41:45 NBA Commissioner For A Day 45:50 Getting Respect in the Rap Industry 47:36 Making 'DAVE' 49:30 Connecting with Kevin Hart 50:58 Tougher Industry: TV or Music? 55:45 Ask PG Anything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul George shares details about his meetings with the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers. PG also opens up about his conversation with Kawhi Leonard before joining the 76ers, expressed enthusiasm about playing alongside new teammates Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey, and reflects on his time with the Los Angeles Clippers. 0:00 Start 7:20 Meeting with the 76ers 15:20 Dr. J Influence 16:25 Connecting with Embiid & Maxey 20:00 76ers Title Chances 23:38 Connecting with New Philly Teammates 26:41 Meeting Nick Nurse 28:38 Negotiating With The Clippers 39:00 Finding Peace Before Free Agency 45:43 Conversation with Kawhi Before Philly Decision 47:00 Kawhi and PG's Clippers Origin Story 52:00 Memorable Clippers Moment 55:03 Message To Clippers Nation 56:40 Dallas’ Social Media Fiasco 59:55 Almost Being Traded To The Warriors 1:06:51 Phily Natives Reaching Out 1:10:08 Message to Philly Fans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul George and New Orleans Pelicans rising star Trey Murphy III spent time during the NBA Draft to explore the state of the NBA and answer some burning questions about the game. Note: This Episode Was Recorded During the Second Round of the NBA Draft on June 27, 2024 0:00 Start 3:20 Bronny James Drafted By The Lakers 8:40 Difference Between Past and Present Rookies 14:56 Jared McCain Social Media’s Presence 16:53 All-NBA Honors Being Postionless 23:30 Call of Duty 26:05 Most Important Trait For Winning The MVP 32:10 Most Challenging Part of Comepting in the NBA? 33:17 Playing with Zion 37:15 BETTER HELP 39:45 Readjusting the Playoffs 43:37 Keeping A Big Lead In The NBA 48:23 Prioritizing Iso Defense 53:55 Is Jrue Holiday the best defender? 57:30 Trey Murphy III Defense Ability 1:00:45 Most Difficult Player To Guard 1:03:00 Supporting Zion 1:05:10 Fully Healthy Pelicans Potential 1:05:50 Summer NBA Workouts 1:11:00 Center Yourself After Getting A Lot of Money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Champion DeAndre Jordan joins Podcast P with Paul George for another episode of Story Mode! DeAndre shares his thoughts on the show CLIPPED, the Lob City Era, and his relationships with CP3 and Blake Griffin. He also shares untold stories about Donald Sterling's Infamous White Party, the fight in the tunnel with the Rockets, and playing with Jokic and Luka. Additionally, 5x NBA All-Star John Wall shares why he believes he’s the greatest Wizard, how he redefined the point guard position, and his new podcast. Tune in! 0:00 Start 1:51 CLIPPED Show Review 7:00 JJ Redick Being Lakers Head Coach 9:18 2016 Rio Olympics 13:17 How Friendship Started With Blake Griffin 15:30 Lob City Era 19:30 CP3 as a Teammate 23:03 First NBA All-Star 24:11 Doc Rivers Conversation 26:50 Interactions with Donald Sterlings 28:38 Attending the ‘White Parties’ 31:40 AT&T Interview with John Wall 34:58 Redefining the PG Position 44:28 “This Is My City” Moment in D.C. with Clippers 47:27 Greatest Wizard of All-Time & Jersey Retired 52:02 DeAndre Jordan Free Agency Fiasco 1:00:55 Paul Pierce Stories 1:03:32 Pushing Luka For A Rebound 1:06:39 Blake Griffin’s Greatness 1:11:00 Rockets - Clippers Tunnel Scuffle 1:14:33 Joining The Nets With KD & Kyrie 1:16:12 Time with the Lakers 1:19:25 Relationship with Nikola Jokic & Boban Marjanović 1:24:52 Winning NBA Championship with Denver 1:30:40 Jokic’s Greatness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Podcast P, Paul George answers 13 burning questions, discussing the Clippers' season, his durability and efficiency, and the pieces needed around Victor Wembanyama. He also talks about his future, the NBA Finals, and the most surprising team of the season. 0:00 Start 5:09 NBA Finals Guest Analyst Experience 17:49 Remembering Jerry West 25:18 PG Describes How The Clippers Season Went 29:37 Team Connection After Trading For James Harden 36:52 Reason Behind This Season’s Durability and Efficiency 40:49 Pieces Needed Around Wemby 47:17 What Is The Biggest Shift In NBA Gameplay? 56:02 What’s Missing From Today’s NBA Finals Coverage? 58:11 Favorite Part of Bronny James’ Game 1:01:35 Starting A Franchise with a 25 & Under Player 1:03:45 Most Surprising Team This Season? 1:06:23 Player Who Should’ve Had A Better NBA Career? 1:11:28 Most Memorable Moment From Getting A Shoe Line 1:18:30 PG’s Future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Satou Sabally, a 2-time WNBA All-Star and All-NBA forward from the Dallas Wings, discusses her introduction to basketball while growing up in Germany, her rookie year experience, and her thoughts on Caitlin Clark's impact in the WNBA. Satou also reveals what it’s like to guard A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, the league's physicality, and receives advice from PG on how to score on smaller players. 0:00 Start 7:16 Basketball Origin Story 22:07 Playing with Sabrina Ionescu At Oregon 26:20 Rookie Year Experience 29:30 Dirk Nowitzki Comparisons 34:40 Being In The Zone 40:07 Caitlin Clark Narrative 54:00 The Physicality of The WNBA 58:15 Guarding A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Alyssa Thomas 1:04:50 Playing in the 2024 Paris Olympics 1:13:25 Pro-to-Pro Advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2-time NBA All-Star and 17-year veteran Zach Randolph joins Podcast P for another edition of Story Mode. Zach shares stories about his time with the Portland Trail Blazers, battles at practice vs Rasheed Wallace, learning from Scottie Pippen, and insightful talks with Steve Kerr. Zach also shares his side of the fight with Ruben Patterson and provides insight into how being traded to the Knicks really went down. Z-Bo also discusses how Memphis embraced him, playoff battles against Blake Griffin and Tim Duncan, and shares how great it was to see his daughter coached by the late Kobe Bryant. 0:00 Start 8:20 NBA Player Influence 10:35 One & Done At Michigan St. 14:50 First Year W/ Blazers 17:00 Relationship with Steve Kerr, Scottie Pippen & Rasheed Wallace 24:25 Practice Was Z-Bo’s Game 27:53 The JailBlazers Era 30:00 Worst Lock Room Fight 38:05 Breakout Season 42:32 Brandon Roy’s Talent 46:00 How The Knicks Trade Went Down 51:30 Knicks Underperforming 58:38 Isiah Thomas as a NY Coach 1:03:04 Best Thing To Happen To Z-Bo 1:06:40 Matching With Tim Duncan 1:07:35 Chemistry with Marc Gasol and Mike Conley Jr. 1:10:40 Battles vs Blake Griffin 1:13:00 Career’s Toughest Team To Beat 1:14:30 Modern Day Grit & Grind Team 1:18:55 Next Season Memphis Prediction 1:21:45 Viral Moment with DeMarcus Cousins 1:22:40 Memphis Jersey Retirement 1:25:15 Z-Bo’s Daughter Playing Basketball 1:27:35 Kobe Coaching Z-Bo’s Daughter 1 :32:45 Rated PG: DJ Burns Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special 2024 NBA Draft episode of Podcast P, French Phenom Alex Sarr, and University of Kentucky sharpshooter Reed Sheppard joined the show. They talked about the players they emulate in their game, their go-to moves, and how it feels to be potential lottery picks. Reed and Alex also asked Paul George a few questions about the biggest adjustment from college to the pros, how the NBA works, and how to make an impact as a rookie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Podcast P, Cameron Brink, the LA Sparks #2 Draft Pick, joins the show to talk about falling in love with basketball, growing up with the Curry Family, and the influence of the 2024 Draft class in the WNBA. PG and Cameron also discuss her signing with New Balance, the differences between college and the WNBA, and preparing for her first game with the Los Angeles Sparks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In another edition of STORY MODE, Metta World Peace, a 17-year NBA veteran and champion, shares untold stories of legendary Michael Jordan summer runs with LeBron, playing with God Shammgod in high school, and the AAU Team Riverside Hawks. We hear some crazy stories about his time on the Bulls when he worked at Circuit City and drank Henny at halftime. Finally, Metta talks about the effects of "Malice in the Palace", playing with Yao Ming, and his relationship with Larry Bird and Kobe Bryant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul George talks about the Clippers' early exit from the playoffs and breaks down what they could’ve done better as a team. Next, PG, Dallas, and Jackie dive into all the playoff matchups where PG breaks down the Timberwolves defense, Jalen Brunson's surprising superstar leap, and shares if he would consider being a Team USA replacement. Finally, they share their opinion of who won the Kendrick vs Drake beef. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Podcast P episode, Paul George discusses his attack mode mentality in the first half of Game 4, the clutch three-pointer he made in the 4th quarter, and in-game conversations with James Harden. Paul also talks about losing the 31-point lead and the challenge of covering Kyrie Irving. Clippers teammate Terence Mann joins to discuss guarding Luka, confidently shooting three. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off a big Game 1 win against the Dallas Mavericks, Podcast P is back to recap the victory and answer fans' burning questions about the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices