Steve Ballmer Talks NBA vs. Microsoft Differences, New Clippers Arena, NBA Growth & More | EP 25

In the season one finale of Podcast P, our special guest, Clippers Governor Steve Ballmer reveals the first time he met Paul George and gives insight to his early days at Microsoft. Steve shares the story of how he bought the Clippers, the early ups and downs of being the Governor, and how his leadership skills at Microsoft helped him with the team. Then Steve breaks down the reason he gets so crazy sitting courtside at the Clippers games and why it took so long to build the Intuit Dome. Finally, PG and Steve discuss the current state of the NBA, and we get some words of motivation for the upcoming Clippers season.
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[@ges714]

Podcast P should end every season with Ballmer. The guy is a world class motivator!

[@willdean4867]

i would love that lol

[@pixels36123]

I just came here because I was about to write this, I can't believe I'm saying this but I want another episode with Ballmer!!😅

[@danielt6689]

What is amazing is in this 1 1/2 hour interview, not once does Steve Ballmer say one word about the hundreds of millions he donates every year. Last year Ballmer and his foundation (the Ballmer group) passed out over $850 million to build opportunities and reduce systemic inequalities for the underprivileged. As his wife says, "Lay low. Wear beige". He does it all without drawing any attention to himself.

[@0xquisite131]

Wait so who was the dude that said the racist stuff. I thought it was this guy??

[@eamcbmsc]

⁠@@0xquisite131 no, that was the guy he brought the team from.

[@taygrice9034]

Steve is actually great on podcast. If he does more of these he’ll really grow the true clipper fan base.

[@dylanlueck132]

Bc he isn’t a super stuck up ass hole mile a minute billionaire he’s nice 😢😂😂

[@nickr7653]

Facts

[@skuzzlebutt9745]

@@nickr7653Plippers Pen Merchants

[@nickh4676]

Yeah, baller has always brought a shit done of energy after the racial fiasco with the previous owner. Dude brought in PG and Kawhi to form a superteam. Too bad Kawhi has been a headache throughout

[@swatisquantum]

He’s got an amazing perspective.

[@Dongreatness30]

Just a reminder... that's a billionaire sitting right there speaking so freely. No fear of bad press from the media or anything like that on his answers. Such a down to earth guy... I know players got to love him as their Governor. Great episode!!

[@stevenw350]

Not just any billionaire either, he’s worth $100 Billion and is the 10th richest person in the world which is crazy

[@nerdheid7306]

yeah sure with a networth of near 100billion usd, he should fear or worry about bad press from the media.

[@geronimopratt7976]

What does PG look like trying to interrogate his boss? Of course Steve is gonna get softball questions.

[@challenger516]

Steve Ballmer has always been a nice guy.

[@TheTalisManDate]

He's the owner

[@MasterOfNone1980]

I’m a spurs fan but the clippers have one of the best owners in Steve Ballmer.

[@soccerplyr8]

Yeah amazing areana they got to.

[@July9326]

right i wish he was the spurs owner he's such a cool guy

[@wtfdamnshit]

Steve Balmer got the “y’all niggas got 1 more season” look

[@TheQuan7]

😂

[@adamkareem]

BEST episode for sure. Steve is hilarious. His energy is outrageous in a lovable way. Then P's impersonation of DOC 😂

[@StunnaSemi]

Did not expect Steve voice to sound like that 😂😂😂😂

[@4theculturegaming740]

Boy sound like Ernie

[@Khandiments]

PG gonna convert me to support the Clippers with this one huh..

[@Shaileeky]

he been got me🤣 after Jerry West Interview

[@jh0720]

Next season he's gonna convert you into something else 🌈 🥜

[@BatesAustinGaming]

He already got me tbh I’m supporting PG mainly lol

[@larrybird6860]

@@jh0720you need help

[@imjsthere]

Ayeeee

[@ducanhlenguyen6743]

amazing episode, probably my favorite so far. Steve Ballmer is such a great person and owner. This definitely makes me want to watch the Clippers more

[@dondada8667]

O

[@marp5112]

Fr

[@tpsam]

​@@marp5112Jerry west goes too hard and too deep out of that one this episode can compete vs any other

[@vishnusrinivas8390]

Man Steve Ballmer is an absolute entertainer!

[@samt7162]

This man’s energy is one of one you would never think he’s a team owner just based off his personality definitely a fan now

[@Jayblade__]

P taking it to another level with these guests…..🐐

[@MrJoaodom]

I´m from Brazil, been watching nba since 1992. I became a die hard Clippers fan in the lob city era, I saw this man coming to the league buyng the team, and I knew it would gonna be a game changer. This franchise now aim for the stars, and it is all happening, little by little. Balmer made me buy all the jerseys available, sign up a League Pass, since 2015. It´s a hell of a guy, absolutely a fan! This was awesome!

[@dextermeza7109]

I am a clippers fan myself I did not know we had fans internationally, it’s great to see.

[@desmondfowler9598]

Im just an NBA fan wanted to wuzzup to the guy from Brazil. I may never get another chance. Its amazing 👏🏾

[@MrTroll_gaming]

Have you ever checked out NBA Topshot? I know a lot of international fans that have connected through that.

[@Ned69]

Awesome! Nets fan here but good luck to you !!

[@ALostPeople1]

Let’s go Clippers

[@DarkNights-Vibe]

Love Steve’s energy. His voice is unique He can definitely do a voice over for a movie cartoon or something.

[@theeprospect8210]

Truee

[@LoveALLdontH8]

Man Steve has got to be the best owner to play for he genuinely wants the best for everyone in his organization and the ones who support it. Like the whole presence of mind to think about the fans leg room and the little things like that to make people more comfortable when they come to watch a game is great. Need more guys like this in his position as the head of a franchises. Great podcast P 👏🏽 💯

[@BlackHawk9615]

Man this podcast is incredible. Steve was surprisingly great! Smart, down-to-earth, charismatic and you can tell he really cares about the players and making the organization great!

[@MM-ww6yb]

I love how he calls them sir too Real nigga

[@jayjaytornea7132]

That PG impersonates Doc Rivers is pure gold 😂 30:40

[@Joe-xo4qp]

Crazy how PG instantly now has the best pod in the game.

[@chrisc1072]

this podcast changed my life i got my joy back

[@ClownKiller1]

Wait what ?

[@LukaLegend77]

he cappin for likes, nothin new on the internet @@ClownKiller1

[@cameronrichardson1416]

I laughed out loud and idk why but glad you got it back😂

[@killertofu]

Thats sad man. Inwish u the best

[@ryankayombya7576]

​@@killertofusaying it's sad won't help him

[@LambSauceWill]

I’m a Celtics fan but I’m going to watch more clipper games because of PG and this Pod Shit PG might just be my favorite player now too

[@RZ6787]

Prepare for pain bro

[@theeprospect8210]

That's funny asf😂 but it's fun to be a kid and like the clippers now I'm 26 and I sign on that preparing for pain, but I learned to just have faith and enjoy every game. And I have fun watching every single game.

[@DavidBagga]

Steve ballmers energy makes me wanna work for him. He Seems like a genuine great dude. another great episode podcast P! 💻👌🏽🏀

[@whitenbald]

totally agree! Great energy to be around in a workplace, keeps it light and fun

[@mazith745]

The best basketball podcast … 🙌🏾 Production quality Content Hosts All around 👌🏾

[@Mirr_15]

PG’s impersonations never fail🤣🤣

[@StoryBoy3]

Bro that Doc impersonation was best one I’ve seen yet 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kevinkingslayer2450]

I literally COULDNT stop smiling when Paul George got that jersey from Steve.... Great episode guys!!!✌🇹🇹

[@smashville2897]

You can tell Ballmer really loves his team and players. A real fan of the game.

[@JackieZhu-rj9jr]

Steve is part of the clipper culture which made me fall in love with, the boss with greatest energy!!

[@MiguellyVlogs]

This interview with Ballmer makes me look forward to being a clippers fan! 🙏🤗🙌

[@ROB_AGT]

Dude that impression of Doc Rivers is literally 100% spot on. No error in that impression. I legit thought he stepped in when I was listening to the podcast

[@CarsonClaws]

Ballmer sounds like a great dude. Rooting for the clippers as a pistons fan this postseason

[@sssloe]

Ballmer is a legend! Love the guy!

[@trema1n3]

Paul George one of my favorite players after this podcast! I’m almost a Clipper fan

[@Beyondthenumbers]

No one wants you as a clipper fan. Go watch the lakers. Dudes need a podcast to realize that they’re being haters for no reason

[@biacosta7781]

i can related 😂

[@themack5131]

Fr it’s propaganda atp🤣

[@robinbrohee1603]

Americans…. Don’t say this in east Europe trust me…

[@Wetwallz_45OT]

After being a non-LA clippers fan for over 2 decades..I can admit I almost shed a tear about the new practice facility

[@iankobe]

Join us, we don't bite

[@themack5131]

Fr, im so happy for clipper fans

[@itsabraham1824]

One of the best owners not only in the Nba but in sports. All about team and will do whatever it takes to win. His laughter is infectious and energy is unmatched. Enjoyed this interview all the way through. Great last episode to cap off season one. Amazing job guys 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ebok33643]

“Lay low and wear beige”😂😂😂😂😂

[@EricGoodLifeJohnson]

This is probably the best interview so far on the show! By far🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mengsaechao9394]

I was born and raised, lived in Seattle for 27 years and I never knew about Steve Ballmer LOL. Thank you PG for introducing me to this legend. I would love to meet him in person xD

[@LifetheplantwayTV]

You just made me become a small clippers fan with this one. Gonna go to a game this season

[@Rangatology]

Steve is an awesome interview. I hope in the next PodcastP season there will be more owners interviewed.

[@brieljones23]

Yeah we need more owner stories

[@swervo1506]

@@brieljones23Donald Sterling

[@dgenerationxlkl]

Steve Ballmer has great energy! Very entertaining to listen to

[@Teezoy]

One of Richest person in the world, and yet one of the most humble down to earth. Best owner in any sports.

[@soccerplyr8]

Saving money sharing an areana with the Lakers too.

[@yousufibrahim884]

Him and Mark Cuban

[@themack5131]

@@yousufibrahim884hell yeah, mark cuban is amazing

[@Ban00]

@@yousufibrahim884 mark cuban is double digit billionaire while steve is triple, huge difference

[@yousufibrahim884]

@@Ban00 Oh yeah.. I know Steve is worth way more. I was saying that Steve and Mark are both some of the best owners in sports history. Also, Mark is a single digit billionaire.

[@BenGregs]

PG thank you. This podcast is so fire. Excited to hear each new video. The behind the scenes of an NBA player has always been portrayed by the media. It's awesome to see what's real

[@chrispeniche5382]

What a great guy Steve Ballmer is 🔥💯🙏🏽 great work PG and the other guys

[@clintmill5054]

PG a legend for this one

[@Sbrabson04]

Steve is the exact reason why I work for a tech/telecoms/DataCenter company, risky but the out the box thinking and you meet so many awesome people like Steve. They see your potential, take a risk and if you're a little lucky, sky is the limit!

[@Cristian-jg7rk]

Season finale was definitely a banger 🎉🎉🔥🔥🔥 Steve has a awesome sense of humor idk how many times I busted out laughing !!😂😂 Told my son about the new arena and he wants to go to a clippers game now 🎉🎉

[@Ksp0626]

Always loved steve energy he is a real go getta god blesss another great show guys.

[@eatmyshort951]

I’m watching this as a lakers fan admiring the openness of Mr. Balmer. He comes off so down to earth. And Although I hate the clippers I must say, their chairman is second to none. With that being said, I hope they never win a championship ever in life. But if they do, I’ll be so happy for him. 💜💛

[@desmondfowler9598]

😂😂😂😂

[@kevinkingslayer2450]

Spoken like a true Laker fan..... Wishing eternal failure on others.....🤔

[@zhuber]

Balmer is a hoot haha

[@djinaach7254]

Best episode! Steve Balmer is the man!!!

[@jacksonderulo284]

Been a clipper fan since I was a kid. All throughout the Elton Brand, Sam Cassell, Corey Maggette days. Then, the days where Kaman, Al-Faruq Aminu, Eric Bledsoe and Eric Gordon were on the team. I remember when Steve bought the team back in the end of the lob city era. He's done such a great job, and we are so lucky to have him. I don't think I've ever been prouder to be a Clippers fan than I am now

[@kasuel07]

I'm a long time Lakers fan.. But hearing Steve and Jerry interviews are so special. I can't wait to see that arena!!! Yall nearly pulling me over. Lol. Nearly. P and the gang. Yall doing it big. Was looking for this interview before it was posted.. 😅

[@dirtblock1487]

Imma have to take an early lunch to check this out 💯

[@Data_Man]

Steve is a trip 😂😂😂

[@smilingbrandon11]

Definitely one of my favorite podcasts. Shoutout to PG keep doing ya thing big dawg 💪🏾💪🏾

[@henrystith2561]

I feel like out of all of the podcasts so far this one was the most inspiring/interesting.

[@3hristopher]

You know damn well even if some of the jokes were bad PG at a minimum is chuckling that’s his boss 😂

[@ikeobuekwe]

Sat directly behind Steve at Clippers VS Rockets playoff game in Houston in 2015, dude was energetic the whole entire time! LMAO

[@Godlovesu591]

Steve’s energy is unmatched

[@danukool]

Love this interview mad I waited two days to watch smh sooo dope‼️‼️

[@iankobe]

As a Clipper fan, I feel so blessed and privileged to have an owner in Steve Ballmer. LETS GET THAT CHIP! #LARRY

[@jaybruhh_6472]

PG with the Doc Rivers impersonation is so good 30:58 😂😂

[@raventalks2776]

Ballmer’s energy is freaking awesome!

[@TheUrbanGeekinTECH]

Great Interview & Season One, Blessings!!!

[@MyWealthyHabitsNow]

*As a Clipper fan I love this interview love Steve as an owner well!!! I remember when I was at a game vs the Warriors how high energy he was on the sideline during a regular season game. You can tell he's a true fan of the sport at heart*

[@joserosales3291]

Great episode, probably my favorite. Thanks PG and team and thanks to the best sports owner of history Steve Ballmer. Go Clips!

[@alainho]

My favorite Podcast P episode yet. I really enjoyed listening to Steve’s perspective.

[@rodrigoresendiz71]

Fire ep and fire assssss season congrats P and cast! 🔥💯

[@Osoreal_]

CLIPPER NATION STAND UP!! SINCE 95' LETS GOO! I learned a life lesson threw Elton Brand aka EB,, you can't iron jersey haha i was 8 getting ready to go to a game lol

[@idkman09]

Not quite sure y’all could be classified as a “nation” with your 12 fans 😂

[@Osoreal_]

@@idkman09 hahaha want to be #13? Or why else you here?! So go ahead and enjoy the podcast with the rest of the 12! Clipper Nation! Let's go!

[@idkman09]

@@Osoreal_ if only Clipper fans were allowed to watch Podcast P, the show would seize to exist, buddy. It’s a basketball podcast with one of my favorite players, that’s why I’m here 🤡

[@nvbr1796]

Cheers let's goo LACLIPS

[@flackojodye2534]

YES‼️ I been waitin on sum Podcast P‼️

[@abrahammarquez6708]

Awesome Interview with Steve... GO CLIPPERS!

[@juliansanti1015]

Love this episode, the Guest and everything about it 🔥

[@Glue88]

30:56 😂 the doc impression on point

[@MrNoodlesTV]

Love steve balmer never let the money change you his passion is crazy

[@christianthomson6328]

Bros paying for the entire Intuit Dome out of pocket. Y’all don’t realize the degree to that. Thank you, Steve ❤ simply for caring, yet so much more.

[@deespearman]

Ballmer is a breath of fresh air🙌🏽. I’ve been a Clippers fan for about 15 years now. I’m from Pittsburgh and we don’t have a NBA team and I was all about Allen Iverson as a kid. So when he was on his last legs I had to find a team bc I didn’t want to hop from team to team following a player bc it was weird following A.I. to Denver and etc. So I picked the Clippers bc I wanted to move to LA as an adult and they just weren’t a bandwagon team so I liked that I didn’t want to just on the Lakers I’m from Pittsburgh so Ik what it’s like to be a fan of historical great franchise all your life. But I’m excited about the new arena I will be there for home opener in 2024. Hopefully it’s of us hanging a banner in it in our OWN HOUSE🙏🏽🙏🏽‼️‼️ And R.I.P. to Kobe and Gigi (all who loss their lives in that accident) Kobe always is one of the first thoughts when about Los Angeles🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽♥️♥️♥️

[@Eric-cl3nl]

Dope to hear Steve Great season!

[@sydneydance]

Legendary episode guys. Steve Ballmer is so good! He gotta come on as a regular monthly guest to just chat about the team/talk the commercials of the ball business.

[@mikeoxmoll2298]

an owner with this much personality and love for his team is amazing

[@zhuber]

BRO PLZ WE NEED PG ON SNL DOING IMPRESSIONS

[@Airlxs23]

That young man energy Steve brings, put a smile in my face. Awesome guy😁👍

[@SubwaySounds]

You can't help but like Steve Balmer

[@mengjing8147]

this one is dope man，highly informative🎉

[@adrianloya167]

20 mins in already 1 of the best episodes. Jackie lovin every moment. Great, brilliant optimistic person. Eventually this man will win a ring but it'd be nice if #2 & #13 can give to him. GO CLIPS.

[@iiinsanecrab.]

ladies and gentlemen. Steve ballmer. The best thing to happen to the clippers

[@CheerioTV]

fire episode, can’t wait for the new arena🔥

[@seifutessema4555]

Never comment on any KZbin videos ever. But this podcast channel is just amazing. PG did that.

[@calvinwong365]

Man this guy is amazing. Such a good leader

[@brandon3926]

Best episode and yall asked all the right questions

[@Mr3picly]

Amazing moments

[@usmcusatrump]

I been waiting for this one amazing

[@mathuehodge312]

Love Steve Ballmer. I wish I could meet him.

[@t3rr3nc3_Vheremu]

Best episode ever... Just wish Clipper family a little more luck to enjoy the fruits of the talent and sacrifices they have put into this game...

[@funkiam9214]

Thx Paul! brilliant podcast!Greetings from Europe!

[@tylergamester2179]

This was great. Subscribed.

[@jasonaird7685]

❤the show. And great guess. I wish yall well. And good luck this year PG. Best of health to my brother. Can't wait to see you and the claw on the court

[@sneakerfreaker7406]

We def need the Podcast P merch! 😤

[@mathiask128]

Podcast P is one of the best podcast shows out there.❤

[@Powtara]

Steve Balmer said : " I've done my part of job , now It's your goddamn job to bring that championship for the fans " 😂😂😂 love that guy rn

[@aramisjones4804]

Great interview. 👏🏾👏🏾