Lou Williams On Why He’s A Hall Of Famer, Truth About The Bubble & Allen Iverson’s Influence | EP 29

In this week's episode of Podcast P, we have Lou Williams, the three-time Sixth Man of The Year award winner. Lou discusses life after retiring from the NBA and shares his thoughts on the current league. Lou also reflects on how Allen Iverson influenced his NBA career and how he felt honored to play with Kobe Bryant during his final two years in the league. Then Lou shares how he helped revolutionize the 6th man role while playing in Toronto. Lastly, Paul George and Lou discuss their memories of when PG got traded to the Clippers, their time in the BUBBLE, and Lou's belief that he's a Hall Of Famer. #louwilliams #paulgeorge #losangelesclippers #atlantahawks #torontoraptors #sixthman #kobebryant #alleniverson
0:00 Intro
5:48 Life After The NBA
10:35 NBA Likes and Dislikes
15:20 Welcome To The NBA Moment
23:05 Relationship With Allen Iverson
29:29 Revolutionizing The 6th Position
38:00 Playing With Kobe Bryant
46:52 Similarities Between Kobe and Iverson
52:00 Reaction To PG Being Traded While In Vegas
57:25 What Happened During The Bubble
1:04:50 Is Lou Williams A Hall of Famer?
1:10:57 Starting 5: Difficult Shot Makers
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[@narankhuubatulzii9332]

Yo we need more lou content! He got way more stories to tell. Definitely didn’t want this ep to end.

[@armastradamus]

Shoutout to Lou man, he's a national treasure, great episode 🫡🫡

[@memoirsofalegend5472]

You want his jewels or what?

[@jasonnguyen9410]

Nothing but big respect to Lou and Jamal for embracing the 6th man for there team. Thank P and the crew for this podcast with Lou, such fun stories to hear from him during his NBA career with A.I and Kobe!

[@ShermanSitter]

This is one of those episodes you don't want to end. So fun to listen to these true friends talk.

[@shawn1091]

Daaaaaaaaamn, the Kobe stories never end. The signatures during his last game and even pouring him up some drinks on the plane really made me feel a type of way.

[@varun_tanna]

I love Lou man. Top tier human being

[@slamdunk2270]

Super nice, super humble. And he’s a pure baller. And never forget: he had multiple girls at one time 😂

[@kaceypersons3068]

Got a weird vibe to him idk what it is

[@slymear]

@@kaceypersons3068he playa, must not got many of those round u brothaman

[@milinmehta8243]

That boy got a top comment lets goooo

[@BigDilf3]

@@kaceypersons3068 you probably just weird

[@tonytuesdays]

Lou did so much for the clippers I’m a true clippers fan when Lou and Harrell did that playoff run for the clippers 🔥🔥 Lou deserves his flowers

[@BigDilf3]

@frankp7270 dumbest shit I’ve heard

[@AquarianAngel]

​@frankp7270Nah, he's a HoFer

[@tydeprince7197]

@frankp7270not a hall of famer? Do you actually watch basketball he arguably one of the best 6th men ever n he could have def started on any team

[@Bigedub101]

​@AquarianAngel That 2019 Clippers run was Hella fun to watch and I remember people who wasn't even into Basketball really into that team with NO STAR PLAYERS actually put a fight up against that Juggernaut we all was thinking gonna sweep them

[@deadboygaming_]

Lou will need a documentary

[@tpsam]

Forever remember that this guy with gallinari and pat bev and company led the clippers to comeback down 30 plus Points in the PLAYOFFS against the GSW with KD

[@JoshuaAaronLopez]

I left and saw a movie during half time. Walk out and see that they won. Biggest mistake ever

[@memoirsofalegend5472]

So 😂😂😂😂 and lost.

[@ClutchGotDeluxe]

@@memoirsofalegend5472yeah but that was expected to happen. The Clipper who had 0 all stars on the squad in 2019 were betted on to have 0 wins against a fully healthy Warriors team who had KD and even Boogie. Clippers somehow managed to pull off getting 2 wins in the Oracle Arena which was obviously not expected

[@cottonmather8146]

@@ClutchGotDeluxe Because GSW were sloppy and not taking them seriously. You can't have watched that series and think they pushed them as hard as the Rockets or Raptors did.

[@bananaman281]

​@@cottonmather8146youre a buzz kill fr obviously they were underdogs and any win was gonna be seen as a plus for them

[@MugiOverall]

Might be my favorite episode so far. Gotta love Lou man

[@1994Trill]

Nobody ever ask Lew the most important question, talk about being in a relationship with two women and living together with both of them !

[@mikec6360]

Lou Wil is one of my favorite Clippers of all time.

[@andyzuleta5344]

Same here

[@ts5300]

Great episode I didn’t want it to end. Gotta bring back Lou for a part 2 sooner rather than later

[@MooNwALKER....]

56:32 - 1:04:50 The Bubble

[@scottibarrett]

THANK YOU

[@kingk9027]

Shout out to Lou Will who put his Ego to the Side to become one of the Best 6th Man Ive ever Watched. James Harden can be 6th Man of the Year and make great POs.

[@TheUltimateRage]

Ironically James has already won 6th man lol

[@Fonzy97]

​​@@TheUltimateRageHe was like a athletic Ginobli. It was weird OkC was like a Alternate Spurs 😂

[@gr8esthandleever]

​@@Fonzy97you must have missed out on Ginobili's early career...

[@memoirsofalegend5472]

No he can't

[@kingk9027]

@@memoirsofalegend5472 He definitely can with 30+mns/game

[@antoniosmith6292]

The fact that I was mad that PG left okc was crazy, bc the way he went to bat for russ is 💯. Literally my 2 favorite all time players. Oan Jackie is a walking legend and i think Dallas is everyone's favorite blite boy😂 no but seriously i enjoy every single episode

[@MarcRain1]

Same dude they’re killing it

[@Khaozreigns]

Lou Williams' such a likable dude, and he's naturally funny. I hope he gets in to the HOF soon. One of my favorite Clippers player ever.

[@okendo011]

Bro this man had 2 girlfriends at the same time and was balling out his mind, this man been a legend!! Lou Will been underrated

[@C-Rod7x]

Lou supplied Kobe with the tequila thats dope af! 😂

[@SniperNoSnipingMarcus]

Lou Will is definitely a hall of famer.

[@MarcRain1]

This and old man and the 3 are the best basketball pods right now, I love the energy here and the analytic side from JJs team

[@baristatraveler8038]

This is one of the best episodes of PG podcast! Lou is such a cool guy and a great hooper!

[@JorrdanMcCrayTv]

Love Lou man ! I’m glad he is enjoying retirement ❤️🙏🏾

[@bobbyperu1018]

Sweet Lou was a hell of a guest and a great episode ❤‍🔥who's the Man United fan?!

[@sejiroagosa]

You Can See Lou Is A Super Solid, Sharp Dude That Is Confident In Himself And Who He Is…That In Itself Is Respect! If It’s A Lou Will Interview I’m Watching…Love The Case He Made For Why He’s A HOF Too…

[@ZamBam-kg8nf]

Any time y’all mention kob on the show I feel tears. That’s incredible that he sat there and signed all that stuff for y’all. He was gone too soon, him and his daughter.

[@lettalkknicks]

Lou Williams is not jus a hall of famer but a legend n how all 6 man should be successful

[@MannyqTV]

That game between Lou and Monte in hs was crazy❗️❗️

[@divinerascal]

Thanks for doing this PG! You’re awesome and love hearing the true inside of the NBA

[@EvanD9590]

As a rocket fan, who hates the spurs, i love how much love Lou and Jamal get... but you gotta include Manu with them when it comes to championing 6th man

[@banzay123]

true. the goat 6th man who was selfless.

[@CharlesLong-fn7hb]

Not on ginobli lvl at all

[@SandyMcJeeb]

Ginobili a tier above both

[@m.night_schlongislong]

Great point.

[@jnastiii]

This has been the best episode to me so far. All of them are great but Lou Will personality makes it so easy to watch.

[@0v0champa1gncam6]

Dang that was the best 6v6 I have ever heard and I mean 5v5 and a man off the bench that's EPIC!!

[@danielvo146]

Sweet Lou is the man, this pod makes me like him that much more. Favorite episode, hilarious and great stories. Keep the content coming fellas!

[@dannypaige8987]

Probably one of the best Podcast P episodes hands down!!!

[@noureddinehm8189]

This man is dope ❤ enjoyed listening to him as much as I enjoyed matching him play

[@randalljones849]

That Lou Will Montrezl Harrell pick and roll was something special, our bench was putting up over 50 pts a game

[@randalljones849]

@frankp7270 Him and Trez my bad I don't care if it was one year the chemistry they had is something a lot of 1st units strive for today.

[@yoniboi9041]

Loved this interview between him, Jamal Crawford, and Eric Gordon are my top Sixth Man love their stories

[@drsam4real]

I got some much appreciation for you guys you did great job on one and Lou W was so funny with those stories 😂 I laugh out of control for real . Thank you guys can’t wait for the next episode now. 😂

[@ABG_7]

Fantastic episode! One of the best. Lou is the man.

[@DanielG-hr9ue]

Amazing episode! Glad there showing out for Lou he deserves his 🌺

[@dimesdat]

This the best episode man bro I have no words y’all killed it

[@borism8936]

Lou Will is so chill lol hard not to like this guy..great player and person

[@DTMJR1987]

One of my favorite Sixers ever, great interview

[@jasontruong1869]

Wow so cool to hear the mentality of how they started and to how they grew as a man. So glad to be able to see these podcast interviews

[@ygfsygfs4192]

That boy Lou a hoop legend and hood legend 💪🏾💪🏾

[@SSJRome]

The truth about the bubble is that the clippers probably would be in a better position today if they took that seriously but hey everybody can’t be that mentally tough 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@sbmay1111]

Being up 3-1 is pretty serious! They failed period!

[@cottonmather8146]

Nah, they did themselves a favor ironically. Made them realized they needed to offload defensive liabilities like Lou Will and Montrezl Harrell and get rid of Doc Rivers

[@Mr.Midnight0606]

They took that seriously and choked. No excuse there. 🤣🤣🤣 You can see how disappointed they are when they lost. Stop making excuses. 🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelhashimoto1650]

I love Lou.. I wish we could have kept him.

[@allfamyankee85]

I agree! That man did his job and he did it well!

[@TheAbenunez]

One of the best episodes!! Love sweet Lou!

[@INumba1Stunna]

6:12 Love hearing how Lou can come and watch an NBA game as a fan, and just enjoy the experience. But fr tho, all these stories of him playing with Iverson ... and Kobe too. I was very young when Iverson was in his first years, so it's cool to hear this from a close teammate, well spoken guy too, and picture everything that really went down. So manyy amazing stories. Might be my favorite episode of all these podcasts. The bubble experience sounddss hilariousss. Kawhi in his hotel room, Claw's Kitchen, cooking full meals. With Lou being locked up and y'all goin to visit him. 😂 Love the friendship it seems like y'all have. Im in Toronto, so big Raptors fan. And I lovedd having Lou Will play for uss. I enjoyed watchin this man play on every team he played for also. Like no matter the score of the game, you sub in Lou Will or even Jamal Crawford .. and they just start knockin down shot after shot. You just expect them to score it's actually crazy to witness. Shoutout to Lou Will, thanks for all these amazing stories and the laughs. Good luck to him and his next chapter of coaching that girl's team. Yea, everyone gotta watch this episode. This a damn great time 😎😎

[@jonathanroque1985]

I love you Lou thanks for everything you did for clipper nation man you the shit 👍👍👍👍

[@victorndiaye8998]

This episode is goated.Had mad fun watching it.

[@HassanWorld]

Thanks for the episode guys. Good episode.

[@Carlostothe24]

I did not start this podcast thinking that I would end up agreeing with every take Lou Will has for wings. Now I just need me two GFs and im living like Lou

[@tonytuesdays]

Ty lue is a great coach love the harden trade we will be great once playoffs comes healthy or not and love the addition of Daniel 🔥

[@Sevenfifty8]

Another FIRE video definitely my favorite podcast we think so much alike

[@jblaze600]

Great interview. Keep them coming!!!

[@AHealthySnack]

James Harden needs to be the 6th man. It's actually surprising how much worse the team has looked since he joined

[@JFL0]

I agree he can be Rockets Harden w the bench guys

[@Ty-br2mk]

Yall gotta run the offense through You or Kawhi and bring Russ off the bench

[@deezyspace8575]

he needs to be the system for the bench like cp3

[@Jerniworld]

Russell Westbrook 6th man

[@colinbanning9416]

I mean. Yes. You could have seen that coming. You don't give up multiple firsts for a sixth man though. Like you're right? But also, they've already made their bed.

[@laquitiah4792]

Great interview. I love so Lou Will!

[@jetcrews97]

🔥🔥🔥🔥💐💐

[@jaronmatos]

Podcast P the best hoops podcast out no questions 💯🤞🏽

[@samuelchin3298]

one of the funniest podcast i have ever seen! keep it going guys

[@humanuponearth]

Lou is just as cool as you would imagine him to be

[@fuckcodythakilla]

Going thru it as a clips fan. Needed this pod lol y’all crazy bruh

[@xBIGFLATSx]

Same 😢

[@Ez3s]

Bad trade, but have to make it work now.

[@_Michael.Knight]

Every week the pod never misses man 💪🏾

[@barcalounger10]

One of my favorite clippers ever love Lou Will man

[@Pressreset0]

lou a legend 🖤

[@Albyy75]

I miss Sweet Lou’s game!!

[@44Bird]

Def my fav episode yet. Lou a awesome dude

[@LuisReyes-dc4xz]

Great Episode. Podcast P is THE BEST podcast in the world.

[@iamcraiggentry]

I hope Lou gets in the booth. Lou and Reggie calling the play by play would be the best booth ever. I could listen to Lou talk all day.

[@WheatySweets]

They had a 3-1 lead with a double digit lead in the 4th in the last 3 games. They choked and can't accept it.

[@Stuss1995]

FACTS.

[@avitia7292]

was looking for this comment

[@memoirsofalegend5472]

Chokers gonna choke amd swallow

[@marcelmarshall4240]

PG seems like a nice guy, but he is a mega-choker. One of the most overrated dudes in the history of the game.

[@datsapaddlin]

If they was the team everyone built them up to be they win that series in 5 but they was frauds.

[@Hilarious_]

His podcasts be just like his game .. smooth

[@Paddict227]

The Kawhi stories always be funny asf! "Klaws Kitchen" lol

[@InfernalLegion84]

Great episode! I can't wait till you guys get the FUN GUY on the show :D

[@TheErtster]

These former raptors podcasts been fire with Lou Will, Norm... Gotta get the Klaw on here

[@podcastpshow]

Don’t forget the DeMar episode

[@subjectively_objective]

showin love to the city u love to see it!! PG wanted to be a raptor i can see it

[@HR-dz3de]

yo where can we find that tee PG wearing? @@podcastpshow

[@devvv4616]

Cant imagine Kawhi telling stories loll

[@thaiscedeno6333]

Amazing episode! I didn’t even know who Lou was and now I have so much respect for him and the 6th man position. PG, Dallas & Jackie: y’all are killing it!! Much love!!❤️

[@gerrimiccio9033]

Great interview. Really enjoyed all the giggles. PG13 is the 💣!!!

[@smittygonzales]

The rewind had me rollin .

[@soundcloudsash]

I love Lou Will. I wish clips got a chip with him in the team.

[@rickycovarrubias3530]

Lou will you’re a legend! Love the pod man

[@reecewilliams8349]

Ayy my boi Lou Will. I've known about you since you were 15-16 without social media and from Australia also. You one of one legend.

[@doodlebug4339]

Best Podcast P episode yet.

[@jwiththelions]

This podcast is so dope im out here watching all the ads and shit 😂….Lou Will a goat and played with so many greats (dope that he had an impact on SGA too)…ps Paul George’s shirt is 🔥🔥🔥

[@derekmorgan89]

This was low key a great interview and funny as hell.

[@TYSTYSTYS2000]

P is such a great host, such a sick show. Great work 🎉

[@unconditionalLove1]

Lou Will has done a tremendous job proving that not every one needs a platform and not every voice needs to be heard

[@DezdewayneSmith]

Lou Will 6th Man Goat

[@nanox4]

Manu not even close

[@robertmoore-fw7xk]

Hondo

[@Savage-ih4gj]

Two girls and they get along like lou will.

[@tashfiqfarjad6076]

this one of my favorite episodes. 🔥

[@DomBrownONLINE]

Man Lou one of my favorites and I went to magic city because of him during the bubble. I tweeted something and I think I worded it poorly and he thought I was talking bad about him he blocked me 😂😂😂

[@fortinito06]

Just copped that Podcast P hat ✅️

[@dimitarangelkov2922]

great podcast, expecially with the bubble stories, that really hit me off

[@sauxyydominiq3776]

Well needed episode 💯

[@patsnation8427]

He's arguably the greatest Georgian HS player ever and he's definitely a Top 3 6th man ever imo. He's definitely a future HOFer.

[@kameronseay3861]

How do you rank Manu, Crawford, and Lou?

[@jblaze600]

In that order. Manu, Crawford, and Lou.

[@kameronseay3861]

@@jblaze600 I would almost say any order is cool but I think Lou and Jamal were better individual players than Manu but manu contributed to so much winning basketball you can’t deny his greatness

[@AqwDragulum]

@@kameronseay3861 out of the 3, Manu was the only one that was starter-worthy. Bro was already Argentina's best player before he came to the Spurs

[@ts5300]

@@jblaze600Lou def over Crawford , stats , impact , even just value to the team. Only thing Crawford really had was the dribbles and crossover he was very streaky imo but Lou will put up starter numbers off the bench for years consistently.

[@realkidd1]

Man Lou was in ATL he capped out😂😂😂😂

[@josephtupou663]

Lou Will’s a walking bucket man 🔥 loved the ep!!

[@Rq2YT]

Loved this episode fr

[@Fili248]

One of the best episodes I’ve seen so far. No ego or hype just pure facts. Lou one of the only 6th man to have starter mins and score more than the starters

[@kb5509]

That is simply untrue

[@redclxxd5974]

Truth about the bubble is it was the hardest championship ever. It’s hilarious how these guys make excuses for being mentally weak and not wanting to be there. Listen to montrez Harrell talk about the bubble he acted like they were in jail. Tired of the casual/hater narrative just cuz lebron/the lakers won casuals hate on the bubble it’s ridiculous

[@ImVardii]

a lot of players were unable to play due to that 🤦🏼‍♂️ what are you talking about

[@MyOaAesis]

Lmfao hardest championship ever. Millionaires trapped on a resort!! Oh nooooooo!!

[@redclxxd5974]

@@ImVardiithat’s exactly why it was the hardest 🤦🏽‍♂️.. listen to everyone that actually was in the bubble they all say how hard it was for them. PG was one of the first to come out and say how bad his mental health was. Yet y’all wanna listen to clowns like skip and SAS who made up a narrative that it’s an “easy championship” and they discredit it when the have no actual credibility. The players telling us it was the hardest.

[@c.danielthomas8636]

These men are soft. They can't handle the struggles of everyday life that the average joe contends with. Let's be honest take away their money and they're lost in life.

[@StringerBell92]

All the dawgs where home 😂. Brown was obsessed that year

[@llvlloonz]

sweet cool smooth Lou. One of my all time faves. If Lou doesn't get inducted into HoF... gonna be a riot.

[@felipepaiva8142]

“Lou the goat out there, underground goat, beyond” facts