Paul George Sr. on His Son’s Clippers Departure, Epic 76ers Meeting & Raising PG to NBA Stardom

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

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