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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices