Paul George Breaks Down Steph vs. Magic, Anthony Edwards, NBA Pick Up Games & More | EP 24
Aug 28, 2023
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Paul George, NBA player and podcast host, discusses summer pick up runs and his experience as a rookie. Topics covered include the culture around summer pick up runs, Michael Jordan's comments on Steph vs Magic, the In-Season Tournament, and Anthony Edwards' performance for Team USA. The podcast also features a Mailbag segment where PG answers questions about his favorite memories with his co-hosts, best impressions, and advice for aspiring NBA players.
The podcast was born out of friendship and shared love for gaming and conversation.
Luca Doncic has the potential to become one of the greatest players in history, transcending the international game.
Anthony Edwards has shown significant growth and maturity, making him a formidable competitor for years to come.
Deep dives
The Birth of Podcast P
The podcast idea was initially brought up by Dallas, who noticed that other NBA players were starting their own podcasts. P agreed to the idea and approached Jackie to join the show. They had auditions to find a third member, and eventually settled on Jackie. The podcast was born out of the friendship and shared love for gaming and conversation.
Exploring Luca Doncic's Rise
P and Jackie discuss Luca Doncic's evolution and impact in the NBA. They highlight his size, scoring ability, playmaking, vision, and international success. Luca has the potential to become one of the greatest players in history, transcending the international game.
Favorite Moments and Times Together
P, Jackie, and Dallas share many cherished memories together. Highlights include P's wedding in Italy where they all bonded and had a fantastic time. Their strong friendship is rooted in endless laughter, support, and brotherhood.
Anthony Edwards emerging as a rising star
Anthony Edwards has shown significant growth and maturity during the Olympic run, establishing himself as a go-to player and potential superstar. He has demonstrated his ability to take over games, exemplified by his performance against Germany, where he carried Team USA to victory. At a young age, Edwards displays a level of skill and athleticism that is rare in the international game, making him a formidable competitor for years to come.
Paul George's advice for aspiring NBA players
Paul George advises aspiring NBA players to envision themselves as great players and work towards achieving that vision. It is essential to have a clear picture of the player they want to become and focus on improving one aspect of their game at a time. George emphasizes the importance of self-belief and visualizing success in order to put in the necessary work and reach their goals. He attributes his own success to his unwavering belief in himself and his ability to see himself as a great basketball player at a young age.
In this week's episode of Podcast P, Paul George is joined by his co-hosts Dallas Rutherford and Jackie Long to catch up on their summers and break down all the recent NBA news. PG shares his thoughts on the culture around the summer pick up runs and explains how much that experience has changed for him since he was a rookie. Then the guys discuss Michael Jordan’s comments regarding Steph vs Magic, what PG thinks about the In-Season Tournament, and why Anthony Edwards showing out for Team USA is no fluke. Finally, it’s time for our first ever Mailbag segment which we’re calling Postman P; PG answers questions from his favorite memories with Jackie and Dallas, best impressions, and advice for young hoopers trying to make the NBA.
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