Jerry West Opens Up About NBA Legacy, Kobe Relationship, Favorite Players to Watch & More | EP 15

Podcast P with Paul George

Wave Originals

Society & Culture, Basketball, Sports

4.8 • 950 Ratings

🗓️ 12 June 2023

⏱️ 105 minutes

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Summary

In this week's episode of Podcast P, we’re joined by NBA Legend Jerry “The Logo” West as he explains his current role with the Clippers and shares his thoughts on the modern evolution of basketball (1:25). Jerry opens up about his biggest inspirations, including one of the toughest moments he’s had to overcome in his life, and one of the best moments of his career as an NBA exec (26:55). Then we hear stories from Jerry about his relationship with Kobe Bryant, and reveals an interesting conversation that took place during Jerry's time with the Memphis Grizzlies (59:16). Finally Jerry gets real about being The Logo, why he loves players like Giannis, and why he can’t stand the GOAT conversation that happens in basketball (1:20:03). New episodes drop every Monday. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Follow Podcast P on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/podcastp Support the show: Download the Prizepicks app and for all first time users that deposit and use our promo code PODCASTP will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/k254oaqg Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PodcastP and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	With the five dollar meal deal in McDonald's, you pick a McDouble or a McChicken, then get a small
0:05.8	fry, a small drink, and a four-piece McNuggets.
0:09.1	That's a lot of McDonald's for not a lot of money.
0:12.4	Price and participation may vary for a limited time only.
0:15.0	Welcome back to another episode of Podcast P and today we are in for a treat.
0:20.0	We got a special one.
0:22.0	This man needs no introduction. He is Mr clutch. He is the
0:27.5	NBA logo. He's done it all from player to scout to Coach to NBA Exec.
0:35.0	We got Zeke from the Creek.
0:38.0	You didn't think I knew that one.
0:40.0	You didn't think I knew that one.
0:41.0	Jerry West in the building. I'm sure I am up there.
0:53.0	I'm sure of Nick.
0:54.0	Oh, okay, you got it.
0:55.0	Is there anyone you can kick out of this before you start?
0:58.0	We can get rid of him right now.
1:00.0	Yeah, yeah, we.
1:01.0	Who's that guy that works for you? What's he name?
1:02.0	Aaron Mint? Aaron Mint?
1:03.4	Oh, should we kick him out too?
1:05.0	Oh, no, no, that's not the guy.
1:06.2	That's not the guy.
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