Paul George and Ivica Zubac on How Harden Makes The Game Easy, Getting Dunked On By LeBron, and More

In this week's episode of Podcast P, Clippers teammate Ivica Zubac joins Paul George and crew to discuss his experience of being traded by the Lakers, building chemistry with James Harden, and the impact of Westbrook. Jackie and Zu share their defensive strategies against the top NBA centers, while Paul George talks about how he got dunked on by LeBron James | EP 37 | #lebronjames #paulgeorge #losangelesclippers #ivicazubac #jamesharden #russellwestbrook
0:00 Intro
9:00 Zubac’s G-League Experience
18:45 Getting Traded To The Clippers
25:55 Reaction To Signing Kawhi & Trading For PG
33:00 Zu’s Goals This Season
37:15 Developing Chemistry with James Harden
46:10 Russ’ Passing & Energy
53:12 Coach Jackie: How To Guard NBA Big Men (LOL)
1:04:40 Postman P: Individual Milestone Cherish The Most
1:08:20 PG Talks Entering Top 100 All-Time Scorer List
1:10:53 Getting Dunked On By LeBron
1:18:23 NBA Doppelgängers
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[@juliomata334]

Its dope PG13 brought Zubac to the podcast. a lot of people don't know how cool and chill this guys is.

[@BabylonGateLA]

He was drafted by the Lakers 💛💜💛💜

[@zzzjuli3n]

@@BabylonGateLAand traded by the lakers

[@BabylonGateLA]

@@zzzjuli3n Lakers own LA

[@BabylonGateLA]

@ryansailer2637 Me watching this doesn’t change that LA lives and dies with the 💜💛💜💛💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@MrWhoo30]

How would we know 💀we don’t actually know theses people

[@BrantGeorge]

“It was a bad dunk”😂😂😂

[@BrantGeorge]

I liked my comment because no one else did.

[@wondaz6395]

@@BrantGeorgei got you

[@BrantGeorge]

@@wondaz6395thanks!😂

[@sdotswervo1044]

@@BrantGeorgedon’t worry homie we coming through

[@armonieasley1788]

😂😂😂😂

[@somedude5014]

This podcast is gonna turn me into a Clipper fan…always amazing chemistry!

[@somedude5014]

Update: life long Jazz fan. So I’ll need Coach Jackie to convert me! (Ps I wanna know if Jackie reads this)

[@maurioliv]

So, you will become a FLIPPER! lol

[@wavesinthe5112]

Join us

[@taahasiddiqui1071]

​@@somedude5014could just say ur a pg13 fan lol

[@kawhileonard9865]

​@@mauriolivflakers fan

[@ShermanSitter]

That is a happy locker room. The energy in this podcast was amazing.

[@Dvir2008]

Zubac has been one of my favorite pickups for the Clippers in recent years. Really underrated imho because he's one of their most consistent role players. I loved hearing about how they practice their PnRs. Great episode.

[@cesarHPM91]

Honestly I think he is one of the best fitting centers LA could get

[@TheUltimateRage]

Word! I remember when Zubac was on the Lakers and I thought he was underrated af. It's awesome to see him thrive with the Clippers, and it's crazy that he had one of the easiest trades ever lol

[@yeahriightt24]

@@TheUltimateRagethat’s a fact we should have kept him you could tell he was going to do well.

[@Skipppp8705]

I wouldn’t consider a trade a pickup.

[@shaft9000]

"recent years" Zubac is the longest-tenured dude on the team, he joined the Clippers 6 seasons ago

[@mappers6492]

Zubac's english has transformed so much since his rookie year

[@neverbelieveing5284]

I hope we see an episode With PG, Kawhi, Russ and Harden all together. If they win this year, definitely gotta do it.

[@play_games1718]

If no one gets hurt , they winning for real

[@michaelpowell7116]

facts

[@michaelpowell7116]

they might make one more move to get a 4 trade bones and tucker or dump tucker contract

[@pericopinero1035]

they should shoot it in the new arena 🔥

[@BabylonGateLA]

@@play_games1718Denver is still better tho

[@MangaSword8]

We’ll get Kawhi soon enough. I know it.

[@dirtblock1487]

He'll probably join if they get the chip, or at least during the summer I hope

[@kbjuicekid4938]

@@dirtblock1487 for sure

[@michaelpowell7116]

westbrook prolly opt in or go to the suns

[@phil.1337]

if they win a chip we will get it

[@SMJay357]

@@michaelpowell7116no way in hell 😂😂😂 I hope you ain’t no suns fan cus I’m sorry y’all so sorry

[@ImmrtlKeew]

Finally get to hear more from Zubac SUCH A BIG piece of the team, literally and figuratively. Hearing him talk about receiving confidence from Russ and James shows how dedicated this team is. Im hyped for playoffs. BTW That Daniella Christina story is cute af.

[@ivanphoenix8064]

Watching this from Croatia and loving it! Shoutout to big Zuu from Zagreb Croatia, love you guys!

[@jimhenry3383]

Tooo brate moj 🇭🇷 Pozzzz iz toronto May God bless you and your family my brat 🙏

[@trovolinankiah2372]

Coach Jackie... that made my day. Great tactical analysis lol

[@Munir9595]

Zubac a cool dude. Love seeing this. Clips got coming out the west this year don't fail us

[@danmoreta]

Who knows 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@anthonysalvador4603]

They failed you.

[@Hirukjo]

Gotta appreciate Harden man. Putting in that extra mile for the success they have now.

[@denigster]

???? extra mile - you high ??? same bastard as ever - weak as shit

[@andreslancheros2863]

He always has. How do you go from someone that his few years wasn’t among the top prospects or even players in the league to now being an all time great and easily the greatest offensive player of all time when you combine his playmaking and scoring. You don’t get to that point unless you work extremely hard over an extended period of time.

[@Eazzymoney15]

PG sounds like a great guy, got me hooked on the podcast. Great to see star players talking about their experiences like normal dudes

[@isseihaytoyko5964]

Can we please get Russ on this podcast would love to hear him speak about his journey from lakers to clippers

[@ChannelPKtown]

ZUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Getting Zu for Mike Muscala was a robbery. Thanks Magic! Love seeing Zu's progress and Aggressiveness. His chemistry with Harden, Russ, PG has been amazing. CLIPPER FAN for 25 years in pain. Love our team. LFG CLIPPER NATION

[@zzswitchbladezz4641]

P had no choice but to put the “dunked on by lebron “ in the title because he knew people will not let that shit go 😂😂😂😂

[@Geassmaster55]

He got dunked on by a 40 year old man Pg had no choice

[@Mkedemon414]

If he didn’t put it in there yall would be saying “why dats not in the title”😂😂

[@ericpeters0n]

"It was literally like a bull... Yeah, get out da way!" lol

[@AtomicOVO]

Bro P doesn’t make the titles he got a whole team 😂 it’s marketing you add Lebron name to ur title whenever you can

[@itsELL24]

he has a team, he doesn't actually upload these videos are create the titles lmao

[@badabing7044]

Jackie Long is absolutely necessary 😂😂😂

[@pericopinero1035]

They gotta drop a compilation video of all the names Jackie butchers 🤣

[@michaelyunnn]

Zu always has good games against AD. He’s special. Neutralizes a ton of bigs.

[@alishayan3047]

Not even a clipper fan, but zu is so genuine ahh and what's specially sad is at the james harden part, he specifically mentions that he was just getting into a daily habit of his and harden's post game work out, and now he's out injured for a month 😢 never commented on any of the episodes, but if you read this ever P, know that you are a champ regardless of the ring, you won at life, you got two great homies, love love what they bring to the convos. Even though im a neutral who's now watched NBA for 2 years, genuinely rooting for you, harden and Russ to win, i didnt see your primes but damn as hell wish to see you 3 lift the trophy.

[@victorgavina7197]

Bro I do inventory at an ice cream shop I work at every Monday morning and I look forward to Podcast P every time man. Love the show 🎉

[@leonkranjcevic4877]

Met Zu in a bakery called Romaja(real ones know) -> certified chilled legend

[@FalaPeixepodcast]

Paul, I hope you read this at some point. That’s THE BEST podcast ever, no joke!!! And you are my GOAT brother, thanks for all🙏🏀🔥🐐

[@podcastpshow]

🙌🙌🙌

[@sysda1]

Zuuuuuuuu been a beast!! I’ve always said he was the most underrated clipper for how he’s been the teams “Ironman” and rarely missing any games…and it feels like he’s been in the league forever but he’s only 26 lol…only getting better…shout out BIG ZU!!!!!

[@TheLAMoZe]

This was one of my favorite Podcasts ever. Didn't know how funny and cool ZU was before that

[@drsam4real]

Omg ! Great one guys thank you so much to all of you made this incredible podcast like you are too, I had so much fun watching this episode and you made me have a different perspectives on the league now which is awesome, once again can’t wait to see y’all next Monday you guys keep dropping bangers💯.

[@anthonyjohnson3284]

PG I spent just about all my savings on a courtside ticket to see you against the timberwolves on Sunday. Thank you for the amazing performance and a super fun game to watch. Best birthday ever!!

[@NickWishesHeWasCool]

Amazing episode, the teammate episodes are always great Shoutout Zu, he's having a great year and has such an underrated impact on the team

[@slimjim665]

Great Segment!! Congrats PG on Top 100. Pretty awesome to hear you guys talk about your teammates and coverages. That was really fun.

[@jordanclark9855]

It's cool to see that PG13 brings his teammates especially Zubac. Can't wait to see who's his next guest will be on his podcast.

[@ImmaReact]

Bruh, you can feel their team chemistry and respect for each other. Bro we got it this year.

[@RaymondLiftss]

Oh man been WAITING on this one 😂😂 Sorry P you knew it was coming after the dunk

[@Ant2tufffr]

I know damn well right as the dunk happened he was thinking how he gonna explain it on the pod😂😂😂

[@RaymondLiftss]

@@Ant2tufffr facts 😂

[@baldlyjoe]

Kudos for bringing Zu. I was also devastated by that game against the Pacers. Fun episode and that look-alike section got me rolling. Keep it bangin.

[@coreythompsonTheOneandOnly]

15:15 im glad Zubots gave the NBA Development League their props ("My cardio was good G league does a great job of keeping you in shape)16:41 he also shows that the Lakers organization are a serious bunch and they aren't trying to play any games with anyone. I salute them and i salute Zu.

[@Grim_The_Reaper]

I love this podcast. It's so awesome to see players having regular conversations and speaking the way they want to speak instead of putting on a show for the media circus. I like this format because it's just friends shooting the shit. Don't change anything about this and get more players on here!!

[@itsm0ttzy]

This and JJs podcast are the best 2 podcast on NBA. JJ needs to come on this one.

[@thciswack99]

Left a fan of Flexbrook & Harden after this. Shoutout to Zu!

[@ItsAfflicted]

Love seeing zu like this , keep it up brother , doing great with the pod

[@brendolumanta7987]

Super love this podcast P with my dawg, fave player all-time Paul George. I listen to this even at work. Made me keep my cool, laughter and more understanding of the game.

[@deespearman]

That’s ridiculous going from G League to inserted right into the starting lineup and was about to go back to Europe. I was so excited when we got him from Lakers lol.

[@jackjackdom]

Still cant believe lakers gave him up for effin mike muscala.

[@true2this745]

@@jackjackdomimagine zubac as center and AD as PF 😮‍💨🔥

[@Boywonderz_]

Man P so coo & genuine bro! & it’s dope how tapped in him & his homies are to the comments! Definitely gotta have more clippers players on the pod.. this a historic year!! 4 Future hall of famers!!

[@tkks7062]

One of the funniest eps yet!! Love it.

[@francescodingeo6599]

Great episode with Big Zu. Greetings from Italy!❤🇮🇹

[@AlinaATT]

So great podcast, especially when I am clippers fan...can't wait for more...thank u PG and crew😊

[@garrettferrell2664]

I really believe you guys are going to win it all‼️ You guys are genuinely good natured with the right attitude‼️ Hard work pays off, so I am calling it now 💯🔥🔥‼️

[@josegranados9440]

as a lakers fan who appreciates P and Zubac i miss him with the lakers a real solid dude fr

[@hunter4229]

I LOVE the coach Jackie section. It’s literally like what every fan says as if like they know better than actual players and coaches. 😂

[@robertomugabe11]

🤣🤣

[@trema1n3]

Always love the energy from this podcast

[@ianramos5923]

Congratz guys.. this was amazing.. Jackie coach got me really bad... my genuine laugh!!

[@ClearenceHosey]

zubac by far one of the best guests yet. russ or whi should be next

[@carlaafidchao6748]

okay, so I'm loving this. Hope to see more from the Clippers!

[@154239687]

Coach Jackie should be a recurring segment! They should put a court layout on the table or bring it out when it happens and educate us foos about more basketball!

[@duffman1876]

Thank you P! The people been waiting haha😎🍻🍺

[@veljkomilosevic9352]

On je ON! Great episode with BIG ZU.

[@junniebert78]

I love PG man..very entertaining podcast..and also the rest of the gang🥰🥰🍾🍾

[@staingang545]

NEVERRR KNEW ZU WAS LIKE THAT! LEGENDARY POD .

[@coreythompsonTheOneandOnly]

Thank you for that. 1:11:52. This was worth watching the entire show to see 👀 that one

[@jlow94]

We def need more coach Jackie segments. That shit got me rollin 😂

[@venyason9933]

The best basketball podcast, thank you guys

[@dbanks0927]

“I’m him” is the elite chirp in a language you don’t speak🤣🤣 you fried P

[@seanodonnell7208]

Very impressive that Paul is playing at such a high level and evolving as a podcaster as well as Dallas and Jackie a lot of respect for that work ethic.

[@jimbojimbo6873]

Being gay does that bro

[@nicolemarino5209]

Fantastic episode. Love Zu :) so important to the team

[@LuDon030]

What a great episode! Let’s get it Zu. Ajmoooo

[@_Michael.Knight]

Big Zubac cool af! Love we get an inside look of different NBA players on the pod on their journey thru the league.. even if its mostly Clipper players lol I'm manifesting a episode with Kawahi, Russ, and James.. hopefully they get solo ones but if all 3 was on at once that would be fire too!!

[@Hilarious_]

Such a respectful podcast Great Job Y'all

[@alstonhome1206]

Loved it cause you all are😂 too funny, as well!

[@jesperthomson8991]

Zu so cool bruh

[@rafaelnami]

Damn the coach Jackie segment got me 😂. So good… “I agree with my assistant” 😂

[@Omar_pg13]

My moms be thinking Paul George is me whenever I use his picture as my profile pic

[@JayNot2Tuff]

I absolutely love this episode.

[@piotrek3580]

West must be next guest!! This guy could tell soo many stories, from young OKC, 2012 finals, KD situation, Triple Doubles, Lakers years... that would be dope

[@summumma]

Zu was an awesome guest!!!

[@MrChipp430]

My boy Zupac!!! Love the longest clipper

[@kelvinjunior3359]

Gotta get lebron on the podcast for that one. Would be nice

[@mrpogi23]

we defintely need Russ and Harden join in. Also old teammates like Reggie, love Reggie doesn't matter what team he is on now. Happy for him

[@LymanStudios]

Ive never heard zubac speak before this lol 😂😂😭

[@TuchNGoh]

“Alphonse Soogone” is crazy Jackie

[@Ferdinaand]

Lmaooooo

[@saifdajani]

i didnt know BIG ZU was chill like that!!!

[@juliomata334]

Zubac is the man ! Does work all day errr day

[@zarvaughn3867]

As someone who actually knows the technical side of basketball hearing them talk about where the nail and the dunker had me dead😂

[@AdamJay___]

I appreciate how y’all always making sure Russ is highlighted for all he does. He doesn’t do media besides his wife show so it’s dope to see good publicity

[@radezzientertainment501]

love podcast P and big zu

[@pjthunder]

LOVE IT. LOVE BIG ZU. WHI WOULD BREAK THE NET THOUGH IF HE CAME ON THE PODCAST. #WaitingOnWHI :)

[@stefanpoznic8809]

Awesome podcast brate. Say hello to my boy Zu. Greetings from Croatia

[@matthewwilder2304]

Best part of Mondays 😂😂😂

[@Legend-gf4sl]

Love the brothers!

[@joe24andrews2]

I love when they talk X and O’s 🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelb1348]

Zu seems like such a cool chill guy

[@JerryCurlJoe]

PLEASE get James Harden on the pod. We need it

[@AllinOne-dg3dk]

MORE ZUUUUBAAC PODCASTS!

[@elbaso12345]

like i asked in the comments section of the first pod. i need the james harden podcast p episode. it will help the team chemistry having james on the pod. also russ and kawhi. if P.G can get all three of them to do the pod this would be the goated pod. also P.G when you gonna do teagues pod?

[@The.Og.Crazy.the.Cat.]

This is the best pod. I get inside of what pros are doing and I love hearing experiences and the pod is making want to be my best.

[@rem1762]

You guys legitimately crack me up. 😂

[@op-.]

Pg funny ash dropin this

[@edwardjohn1116]

Ivica Zubac is , One of the most underrated Big Men in this Era , glad he's a part of the Clippers team , and hopefully he'll remain with the Clippers , and he gets more touches as reward for the great defense and controlling their rebounding advantages ,,, Let's Keep it going Clippers 💯🛐💚🔯💛☪️❤️🕉️💪💪💪💪💪🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tomsmith4452]

It's Ivica lol. How can you mess up his name that badly😂😂

[@edwardjohn1116]

@@tomsmith4452 ,,,,🤔🤣

[@adriant2737]

FUNNIEST EPISODE YET 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 well done gents!

[@marcusstephens5447]

This was entertaining 🔥

[@milicaqwrt]

Kako mu je dobar engleski! Svaka čast!

[@Losmoneyyy]

podcast p beanie is definitely needed!!

[@originalkgee3735]

P said he couldn’t see the rim when he shot the three pointer over Wembanyama….these guys are hilarious! Got me cracking up!!