DeMar DeRozan on Signing w/ Kings, Bulls Tenure, Wizard MJ, Juju Watkins, Ant's Comments & New Book

Podcast P with Paul George

In the final episode of Season 2, DeMar DeRozan is back on Podcast P to talk about why he signed with the Sacramento Kings, how he found inspiration from Wizards Michael Jordan, and how much he enjoyed his time in Chicago. Paul George and DeMar discuss Anthony Edwards' comments on players' skills during the 90s and the current players they enjoy watching in the league.

0:00 Introduction

7:00 Best Drew League Moment: Kobe Bryant or LeBron James

9:40 Biggest Challenges While Working on His Memoir 

19:23 How Playing Basketball Can Be Therapeutic 

27:24 What Will This Book Unlock Next? 

32:40 Signing Sacramento Kings 

35:32 Challenges of Changing Teams

38:18 What’s It Like To Move As A NBA Player

43:47 Playing for The Chicago Bulls

46:34 Elevating Game In Chicago 

48:29 Inspiration from Wizard Michael Jordan

50:45 Motivating Young Teammates

52:50 Telling Zach LaVine About Chicago Departure 

54:50 Chicago Bulls’ “What If”

56:35 Working out with Juju Watkins 

58:31 Juju Watkins & USC Expectations This Upcoming Season

59:09 PG Playing At Rico Hines UCLA Run

1:00:38 More Enjoyable Run: Rico Hines or Drew League

1:04:37 Wisdom Gained From Gregg Popovich

1:07:17 Wemby Connecting With Coach Pop 

1:08:47 Evolution of The NBA 

1:17:15 Anthony Edwards Comments on 90s NBA Skill 

1:21:30 Favorite Players To Watch 

1:24:45 Personal Goals This Season

1:26:50 Dallas’ Season 2 Highlights 

1:27:40 Favorite Moments of In-Person Interviews 

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