Paul George and Ivica Zubac on How Harden Makes The Game Easy, Getting Dunked on By LeBron, and more | EP 37
Jan 15, 2024
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Paul George and Ivica Zubac discuss topics such as being traded, building chemistry with James Harden, defensive strategies against top centers, and Paul George's experience of getting dunked on by LeBron James.
Ivica Zubac discusses his experience of being traded by the Lakers and the impact of Westbrook on his career.
Paul George talks about how he got dunked on by LeBron James and shares defensive strategies against top NBA centers.
Deep dives
Cherished Individual Milestones
The individual milestones that I cherish the most in my career are the All-Star nods and All-NBA Awards. Coming from a small city and being doubted throughout my career, these achievements represent how far I have come and the appreciation I have for the opportunities given to me
Importance of Improvement and Confidence
The guest discusses how his improvement and confidence have been key factors in his success this season. He emphasizes the importance of having a good summer of workouts and focusing on specific areas of his game, such as finishing with both hands. He also highlights the support and belief he has received from his teammates, particularly Russell Westbrook and James Harden, who have pushed him to have confidence in his abilities and take more shots.
Chemistry with James Harden and Learning from Russ
The guest and the host discuss the strong chemistry between the guest and James Harden on the court. They mention that they have been working on their pick-and-roll game together, with both players putting in extra practice time. The guest also discusses the value of having a point guard like Russell Westbrook who creates easy scoring opportunities for his teammates. They highlight how both James Harden and Russell Westbrook have contributed to the guest's growth and success throughout his career.
In this week's episode of Podcast P, Clippers teammate Ivica Zubac joins Paul George and crew to discuss his experience of being traded by the Lakers, building chemistry with James Harden, and the impact of Westbrook. Jackie and Zu share their defensive strategies against the top NBA centers, while Paul George talks about how he got dunked on by LeBron James.