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

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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[@kevinxonthebeat]

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!

[@brandonclements6590]

Lmao hope u have your safe space

[@91vincelakers]

This podcast is dope fr,that Kobe story had me crying 😂😂 “don’t ever wear that shit again”

[@jonathanmekler466]

Demar also did a great intwrview with Draymondo Greenberg

[@tamamakiiti587]

@@brandonclements6590 why brah, you coming for him?

[@brandonclements6590]

@@tamamakiiti587 no but anyone that talks about safe places I sure hope they have theirs.. but why u need me too be? Be np Tama

[@Yzymoneysniper13]

Demar one of the realest dudes in the league. We lucky to have him in Chicago

[@papaditto]

He gone

[@eorzv]

@@papaditto oh really

[@jaggill5829]

Salute from Tdot

[@brandonclements6590]

Lebron the best ever

[@Arg.10]

Yh so lucky u cant even get out the play in

[@tommy24hunnid]

The way this just feels like a regular convo rather than a professional podcast says a lot about how great this podcast is!

[@traprapunreleased]

My exact thoughts

[@1yungez]

Cuz they boys

[@Cartier2Shiesty]

@@1yungezso are a lot of other people who do podcasts lmaoo

[@Cartier2Shiesty]

@@1yungezim sure thats part of it but there is definitely other reasons 😂

[@trippinatormachine]

@@1yungezI’m a boy too

[@thefatedking]

Bro that “he a good dude” statement is universal. People be trash at they job but “he a good dude though.” 😂😂

[@ClownKiller1]

We want Westbrook and Kawhi next 🤠

[@NotCharAznable]

Kawhi don’t want to be on this show. Dude don’t even want to be on the Clippers. Plus his sister going to jail for life.

[@PainsIntern]

@@NotCharAznable’all niggas just be talking to talk, you do not know that man personally…shut up

[@JaLav9]

Need Westbrook on there

[@garlentzjean2457]

@@NotCharAznable he told u that?

[@Cb_30]

@@garlentzjean2457 you aint know? They half cousins on his mama side 😂

[@bombfirst4134]

Get Dame Lillard on the pod that would be hilarious

[@fadercreek]

💪📝🔥👏👏💯💯💯

[@juwanstill]

PG: …I still think it was a bad shot 🤷🏽‍♂️😅 Dame: 🙄🤣 whatever you say P

[@Artislife1992]

🔥😂

[@Ivander85]

he was on JJ Redick's pod a couple months ago. must listen stuff

[@FaerieHijacker]

George: should'a jumped when you side stepped Lillard: Nah man, Imma just shifted to the other side.

[@TG-se5sk]

I love this podcast because Paul is so honest and transparent. It feels good to get to know him too.

[@kellyalford1319]

Demar seems like a regular genuine dude! that just so happens to be in the top 1% of athletes world wide

[@qbanguy]

Bruh Paul George is hilarious man need some more!

[@zayd3576]

Ayo

[@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❤❤❤

[@podcastpshow]

thanks for checking out the show, Candice 🙌

[@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

[@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 ✅

[@jaggill5829]

As a Raptors fan and native torontonian, I know the feeling.

[@lloyd89]

Chicagoan🗿

[@lloyd89]

proud to be l.aean

[@DeeboWRLD]

​@@jaggill5829he'll be back😢

[@ill-nois2282]

@@_Some0nerandom_ you’re*

[@tardevsingh2631]

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.

[@musclehead8649]

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.

[@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

[@TheGegemon23]

Goated for this

[@christick7928]

W plug

[@eden6314]

bro a real one 🙏

[@LuckyJackson2020]

thank u lol no one need to watch this shit for the whole thing he not gon say anything he hasnt on other pods

[@talal3c]

Real shit

[@CheerioTV]

Keep the good episodes coming PG this was great💯🔥

[@obradacimovic8714]

😊w

[@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

[@davidsmith-od5zd]

DeMar been my favourite player since USC, remembering being 14-15 years old going to youtube and slowmo his clips, writing down points in a notepad on his footwork. Glad to see he's doing well and always proud about how he advocates for mental health. A class act

[@Geronimo410]

I definitely took some footwork from Deebo also 😂

[@wmgcbs]

nobody asked

[@yvngcharc3382]

@@wmgcbshilarious baby bro

[@Biid21]

@@wmgcbsur good lil bro

[@123Mathzak]

@@wmgcbsWe never needed your permission to talk, fam. Now go work on your mental health.

[@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!

[@em9475]

I feel you, but Debo good in the city for life. Raptors legend.

[@am_singh4525]

@@em9475 Fcats. people don't know DeMar and Amir Johnson used to pull up in the hood every year in Toronto during Christmas, Thanksgiving. bro was handing out turkeys and shi, Deebo will always be loved in Toronto

[@DWord386]

One of the best interviews/conversations I've seen in a while...willing and open guest and good host(s) asking good questions. Super dope!

[@almightydatguy]

This really was special P and Debo really gifted guy’s this conversation isn’t forced. I really a fan of this P keep at it bro. My second full episode I saw 💯

[@EmiliaLydia]

Demar is the best. THANK YOU for having him on the show! Excellent episode.

[@abdurahmanesse9522]

By far the best episode from start to finish

[@jeffmoralde]

With all the new podcasts coming up lately, this is the only one that made me click the subscribe button. No questions forced. I love when the podcast is real, the discussion was like a group of friends telling stories, you get the different perspectives, you feel part of the conversation and you get those details you wouldn't hear somewhere else.

[@blackrider2241]

Honestly prolly my favorite episode with how honest they were about their mental health & I’ve felt what Debo said as well

[@musstafacangar4984]

2 of my fav players PG and Demar D this should be fun i cant wait 🍿🍿

[@nolanlewis9037]

Demar is a great dude you can tell. Great episode lots of wisdom

[@gharms2516]

Watching demars career from when he was drafted as a raptor to where he is now i got much love for his game and personality. For real deebo as a young kid in toronto in 2009 watching you grow on the raptors really shaped the game i play with today as a whole adult. Appreciate you demar for keeping the mid range alive in a league that was calling it extinct just two years ago, all while being a class act and humble. If you ever see this just know even if you never win a ring Comp10 will always be one of my favourite players of all time, and a damn good one at that !

[@Tony_Tucka]

This is a very good episode. Especially how DeMar and Paul expressed about the mental health part. Bekause I have PTSD for certain reasons. Great episode

[@megazachary]

easily one of the best podcasts. The explanations of Paul's boy's sometimes, other podcasts need to do that!

[@BuBu_Abdullah]

Demar talking about mental health really touched me 🙏🏼 I hope he gets better and it makes me feel better that I have demar derozan on this journey with me.

[@djd0623]

Best podcast man, truly casual conversation with unreal genuineness. P and the gang really on one with this show!! Great episode, can’t wait for more boys

[@noahdayian1000]

Damian needs to speak some truth and Podcast P is the perfect platform⚠️ Love what you doing PG you’re a pro and deserve the best, keep doing what you’re doing. 🙏🏽

[@imhimwhoyou]

Shout-out to PG and debo they set the tone for the big / versitile /athletic Sg and wings y'all kno y'all legends

[@mentalprograming5365]

smh thats that young boy talk.. so imma name some guys you clearly never heard of... tracey mcgrady, tracey mcgrady and the last guy umm tracey mcgrady but if we being real add julius irving and young richard jefferson then after them theres this guy you might not know named kevin durant.. the first successful athletic wing who took okc to the finals vs prime lebron

[@riley8525]

​@@mentalprograming5365 na you the youngin don't disrespect scottie pippen, grant hill , shit even Carmelo just to name a few before u say a young Richard Jefferson 😂😂😂 wtf

[@RewardBread619]

@@mentalprograming5365 maybe you’re the youngin

[@samtvmedia5066]

@@mentalprograming5365an inch on kobe??

[@virgloworldwide]

this is a great podcast. much respect and admiration for Demar and PG

[@Kingcayne]

I've been searching so long for podcast like this. 🏀 Very informative. Very organized. I'm looking forward to all of these. Great work fellas. God Bless 👑

[@chrislin420]

Man I've been watching the podcast for quite a while now, I must say PG has one of the best PodCast voice... as a non native English speaker it's just amazing how easy is it to understand his sentences... he doesn't mumble and does not mesh words... good pacing... he really should consider career in broadcasting

[@kiarra1908]

Deebo needs a part 2! 🔥

[@pzyyyy]

100%

[@EmiliaLydia]

@@pzyyyy definitely

[@ClutchGotDeluxe]

Damn I’m so ready for this ! I love Podcast P 💯

[@goatt6201]

Great interview, watched every minute of it. Shoutout to P and DeMar.

[@KingTaylorScoot]

I love how authentic the interviews are

[@cvgodd1432]

Dunking in the 6th grade is just crazy lol. I met this Dominican dude in high school who was like 5 ft 6 dunking like crazy bro. It just made no sense how high he used to get in the air!! Crazy part is he didn’t know he could dunk until he just tried one day lol. He didn’t even like basketball, more of a baseball player. Athletic freak and he’s probably still playing in some league. Dude did a crazy windmill after taking 2 steps!

[@WavyHooper]

2 of the coldest players in the league🥶

[@moneymoney3235]

Yeah they would dominate the 80s and 90s

[@paidmack1059]

They dont dominate now but ill take paul over demar

[@wavydunks8195]

⁠@@paidmack1059 have you watched demar when he feeling it he 100% dominates in the mid range, it doesn’t win games but he dominates fs 😭

[@raymondbeamon9167]

Loved this interview always a joy to get real life insight from my favorite Players Demar and P

[@tjaypeg]

man all the way from Egypt!! Demar is so chill and hella cool to be around and have a convo with really!! thank u P and the whole crew for putting out this epsiode!!!! much more to come hopefully!! bless up

[@yuji8178]

Nah DeMar bringing the Dame Shot killeddd me LMAO

[@Chen7500]

Mental mind 😂 dope call back !! Banger episode !! Demar seems like a super cool guy

[@brandonwilliams1287]

Great show P! Love the entire crew and the fact that no one over talks each other and great perspective from a hoopers perspective

[@stayfun587]

This is so entertaining! Love how everyone's so good at storytelling.

[@thrizzol6269]

Hold up. This gon be some good ass talks

[@Peakfreud]

Dude with the Massive forehead, disrupts the flow of the conversation with his attempts at comic relief. Other than that great show ..

[@freedomrider9191]

​@@Peakfreud not too much on the homie from ATL

[@silv3rsp3ct3r7]

Demar is one of my favorite players. Love seeing him off the court.

[@mikei9986]

Toronto loves Demar, forever grateful! God bless derozan

[@therealjuice4725]

BANGER!!! 2 HOURS WITH THE CREW AND Demar?! Cant wait till next week 👀

[@blownapart100]

PG with another banger! keep em coming bro!

[@man94xxBIG]

I loved listening to you guys talking... didn't get bored. Didn't stop watching it til the end. you guys are real. Your podcast is the first podcast I really love. I don't dig most podcasts. Keep it up👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻.. Peace be upon you guys and Mercy and Blessings.

[@brycebdawg258]

this podcasts sums up why demar is my favorite person to look up to, doesn't speak much but is filled with stories and knowledge. he lets his work talk for himself. helps me become a better person everyday

[@jrod19437]

loving the podcast P!!! keep em coming !

[@israelreyes6864]

PG please try to get Kawahi on the pod! It would go craaaazy.

[@michaeltamares7974]

Kawhi won't say anything the whole interview

[@nariy4855]

honestly, this podcast vid fr filled with pure energy and im enjoying this

[@ConejoMalo247]

This jumped every single podcast I watch into being my #1. Been a PG fan since his rookie year but even more with his generation of ballers.

[@ldturner]

So much respect for P addressing the Dame shot and situation

[@anduri1000]

2 hours, my god you guys are blessing us

[@hellas8288]

definitely the best episode i’ve watched in a while

[@LoneWolfShow483]

I’m so happy you made a podcast this is legendary thank you PG !

[@dre_2917]

Best episode so far shoutout you P

[@donnabaines8095]

Amazing podcast! I wasn't a fan of PG's game but this made me really see a different side of him. All these players are humans after all. Respect!

[@Khandiments]

i really love demar's takes and his honesty, his stories, and his values - i respect him sm as a player. i really see how his relationships with others mean sm to him from him just hugging his old coaches after games or just having such good things to say abt every1 in the league. super well spoken too, i really loved this interview and i think a big part is because PG and him have been close for so long lol. I'd love 2 see derrick rose on this

[@Foedrew]

DeMar & P definitely always been an inspiration on me especially basketball wise since a kid but seeing the other side of them is so cool too see and learn from as I get older 💯

[@ciaaraaaa]

I actually enjoy watching your Pod Cast!

[@Los-G]

no lie this is indeed the best episode so far. Thank you DeMar and Paul

[@Shmota8]

Always love DeRozan for his time in tononto!! For all he did to build us up hes as much a part of our championship as any player that was on the team.

[@gldflcn]

One of SC’s finest! It’s beautiful to see all the love shown for great players from LA

[@skars6644]

Bro p and demar? I cant wait

[@ubeFiasco]

The hard work Demar puts into his game is evident to this day. Thanks for everything you've done in TO

[@elitebudokai]

Definitely the greatest podcast in my opinion. Much love, P! 🔥

[@yuji8178]

Yall Legends, loved the Podcast. So much wisdom and great topics discussed! 🤎🔥

[@thespeedster7700]

This podcast is 🔥

[@jeremiah0754]

This gonna be a good one

[@annicelarkin4664]

I love this pod. The episodes just keep getting better.

[@user-uf7pt5kp1b]

True genuine guy, Dorozan. Really enjoyed his stories and personality even from a glimpse

[@kingk9027]

DeMar and PG, 2 of the most Spectacular Dunkers in this League! I love USC because of Pete Carroll, Reggie Bush and Demar.

[@Trenchbaby32]

“I was in palmdale bored as shit that day” damn imagine that 😂😂😂😂 i would have been hurt

[@codem0de]

Coming back to watch this one again. Only podcast with any re-watchability. Stay stronk P. You guys will get it. You're looking good. Stay hungry!

[@B1azeyyy]

never was a big DeRozan fan, but after watching this, the upmost of my respect goes to this inspirational person...

[@ConejoMalo247]

When Russ dropped 20-20-20 when Nip died and he had that postgame interview talking about he know what 20 20 20 meant, it cemented Russ to me is as one of the greats

[@BadTakeRisan]

Most player/media podcasts are overly professional and somewhat boring. Y’all are real and casual while still explaining the game to the uninitiated.

[@91vincelakers]

Man y’all doing y’all thing with this podcast PG 🔥🔥 don’t stop

[@amrwalid04]

I keep going back to that episode. The energy is next level.

[@Ysidoroh]

There's too many comments on here for anyone to read this but this is an awesome conversation man. Just two buddies reminiscing and they just happen to be some of the best players in the entire world.

[@kinggale407]

Youre damn right about people not watching. The dillon brooks hate was crazy I had to defend him because people were calling him trash after looking at his stat line but he would always play hard and make good defensive plays and the shots he did make were clutch. It's just like people just roll with what's funny and keep it pushing.

[@ninjawarrior3416]

These pod cast keep entertained at work appreciate the hard work

[@niftyfuzzball5959]

Never thought I would get emotional watching a basketball podcast. Amazing stuff boys.

[@GoBuckeyes216]

The mental health portion almost bought me to tears men. Majority of us as boys growing up are scolded for showing emotion or it’s brushed off by everyone. Good to see bigger voices like Kevin love, derozan and PG showing that it’s okay to be human

[@slimm_hoops]

DeMar Derozannnnn

[@djmitchell3464]

This was a great interview! Dope AF great move PG💪🏿💯🔥

[@JB-hr5ir]

Demar and PG, two of the realest players in the league. Thank you for this episode, it’s amazing

[@tonytuesdays]

The ending is 🔥🔥 Debo was almost a clipper I remember that 🥲