DeMar DeRozan Goes Deep On LeBron’s Longevity, Advice For Bronny, Learning From Kobe & More | EP 11

Published 2023-05-15
This week, 3x All-NBA & Bulls All-Star Guard DeMar DeRozan joins Paul George and his co-host Jackie Long and Dallas Rutherford to discuss playing PG for the first time in High School. Then DeMar explains his relationship with Master P and Romeo and also shares some advice to USC Basketball’s newest commit Bronny James. PG and DeMar then hit on Playoff storylines including LeBron’s evolution, being on the other end of classic buzzer beaters (yes, including the Damian Lillard shot), the Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown partnership and advice for Jordan Poole. Plus, their honest take on the amount of NBA Players that don’t love the game and advocating for mental health within the NBA. Finally, we hear stories about their time at the 2016 Rio Olympics together, how DeMar became one of the elite midrange players in the game, and what Kobe Bryant’s influence meant to them. #demarderozan #paulgeorge #nbaplayoffs #nbapodcast #BronnyJames #lebronjames

0:00 - Intro
8:34 - First Time PG and DeMar Played Each Other
13:25 - Relationship with Master P and Romeo
18:36 - Picking USC and Advice for Bronny James
25:53 - NBA Players That Don't Love the Game and Early Years in Toronto
31:11- LeBron's Playoff Evolution
41:00 - PG on Dame's Infamous Game Winner
47:40 - The Myth of the "Contract Year"
58:16 - Mental Health and Dealing with Sports/Social Media
1:22:36 - 2016 Olympics
1:31:43 - How DeMar Became an Elite Midrange Player and All Time Midrange Starting 5
1:45:15 - Sharing Kobe Bryant Stories and DeMar's Kobe Sneaker Collection
1:59:09 - DeMar's Love for Los Angeles Basketball

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All Comments (21)
  • This is one of the realest NBA interviews on a podcast I've ever seen, never seen Demar be so open and comfortable before. You can tell his friendship with PG is truly genuine, and that they really go way back. Incredible to see how ya'll have made a safe space for players to be able to share their stories and shape their own narratives. Ya'll really got something special here, keep doing your thing Podcast P gang!
  • @tommy24hunnid
    The way this just feels like a regular convo rather than a professional podcast says a lot about how great this podcast is!
  • @thefatedking
    Bro that “he a good dude” statement is universal. People be trash at they job but “he a good dude though.” 😂😂
  • Demar one of the realest dudes in the league. We lucky to have him in Chicago
  • @kellyalford1319
    Demar seems like a regular genuine dude! that just so happens to be in the top 1% of athletes world wide
  • @TG-se5sk
    I love this podcast because Paul is so honest and transparent. It feels good to get to know him too.
  • @qbanguy
    Bruh Paul George is hilarious man need some more!
  • @ronb422
    DeRozan is a great motivational speaker. Articulate and well spoken. Much respect and blessings to Debo and P. Keep keeping it real fellas.
  • @1stnameCandice_
    As Deebo’s greatest fan from 🇿🇦, this episode was a treat and a half for me❤❤❤
  • @mikegedeon7368
    I don’t know why watching this made me feel like I was in the NBA😂. Butt respect to you guys. I hope y’all both get a championship together or individually. I appreciate the real stories
  • @whaudcks
    DeMar DeRozan Intro 0:19 Deebo Nickname Origin Story 0:46 Ad (Prize Picks promocode "PODCASTP") 3:52 First time dunking 5:10 Paul George jean shorts story 7:05 DD & PG first time playing each other 8:34 Meeting Master P & Romeo 13:25 How Demar Committed to USC 18:36 Advice for Bronny Going to USC 22:27 NBA players that don't love the game 25:53 Demar's first years in Toronto 27:30 LBJ's evolution 31:11 LBJ layup game winner on Indy PG 35:45 Demar's most haunting LBJ memory in Toronto 37:09 Damian Lillard Game Winner on PG 41:00 Thoughts on Jordan Poole 43:40 Contract year myth 47:40 Do NBA players not love basketball? 52:10 Demar watching PG's injury 55:17 Demar's mental health 58:16 Social media impact 1:05:47 PG's thoughts on social media affecting mental health 1:07:57 Dealing with sports media 1:10:55 Playing with Zach Lavine 1:18:52 2016 Brazil Olympics 1:22:36 How Demar became an elite midrange player 1:31:43 Funny "don't go for the pumpfake" story 1:33:51 Looking forward to playing against the best 1:39:23 DD's & PG's Starting 5 all time mid range players 1:41:35 Thoughts on Kawhi 1:43:52 Demar's Kobe story 1:45:15 PG's Kobe story1:50:12 Demar's insane Kobe shoe collection 1:52:55 Demar's favorite Kobes to hoop in 1:55:11 Demar hooping with his shoes not tied 1:55:43 Drew League 1:59:09 Nipsey Hussle 2:02:36 Last question: Does Demar want to return and play in LA? 2:05:42
  • The amount of times Derozan said “you know what I mean” has me in tears 😭😭
  • @FrancisSiuChock
    DeMar is still my all time favorite Raptor! I miss him so much and in my mind, was the reason we won the Chip! If it wasn't for the fact that he is an All-Star and top level player, then we would never have been able to trade for Kawhai. I thank his Parents for bringing up such a wonderful, respectful Soul. And 100% the entitlement is not just about new generation NBA players, is our entire society. Never earned, just the expectation of being handed whatever you want.
  • Glad to see Debo as a grown man. He's a very humble dude with great loyalty and integrity. He was great for my raptors. He doesn't get enough credit for never being caught up in any BS.
  • @ill-nois2282
    As a Bulls fan and native Chicagoan, I am appreciative we have a player like DeMar. Just a real stand up dude, salute ✅
  • @JoeyTavares
    Man demar is so pure I feel so bad Toronto did him dirty to win in 2019 but we will always love Demar in Toronto he’s the first one to truly embrace Toronto!
  • @makeHimknown3
    Thank you PG and DeMar for the courage of talking about Mental Illnesses...you both are helping so many🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
  • @venividivici7
    Great pod PG and squad; DeMar is truly a Toronto legend! Great to see him happy again