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Podcast P with Paul George

ICONIC Kobe Bryant Stories From PG & Guests

Aug 24, 2023
Paul George, DeMar DeRozan, Jerry West, and Julius Randle share iconic Kobe Bryant stories. Topics include playing with Kobe during his last All-Star Game, meeting him at a young age, his desire to be traded to the Grizzlies, and Kobe referring to the Lakers team as 'soft as Charmin'.
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Quick takeaways

  • Kobe Bryant's mentorship and guidance had a profound impact on the careers and personal lives of the players he influenced, such as Paul George, DeMar DeRozan, and Julius Randle.
  • Kobe Bryant's unique journey and commitment to excellence shaped him into an iconic and influential figure within the basketball community, leaving a lasting impact on the game.

Deep dives

Celebrating Kobe Bryant's Life

In this special podcast episode, the host and guests share personal stories about their experiences with Kobe Bryant. The host recounts playing with Kobe during his last all-star game and describes the surreal experience of being a part of Kobe's farewell. Demar DeRozan shares his story of meeting Kobe at 15 and how Kobe became his mentor. NBA legend Jerry West discusses why he had to draft Kobe and shares a wild story of Kobe expressing his desire to be traded to the Grizzlies. Julius Randle talks about tough love moments with Kobe, including when Kobe referred to the Lakers team as "soft as Charmin". Clay Thompson opens up about the first time he played against Kobe and the moment he earned Kobe's respect.

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