Paul George admits learning a lot from Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Chad OchoCinco in order to become a better podcaster

Amid his new podcast, Paul George seems to be gaining interest from several NBA teams for a possible trade in the upcoming NBA season.

Paul George admits learning a lot from Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Chad OchoCinco in order to become a better podcaster

Stephen A Smith, Paul George and Shannon Sharpe

The Los Angeles Clippers star man Paul Geroge has been making the headlines lately for his new podcast, Podcast with Paul George, which has been garnering a lot of praise recently. In addition, the first episode of the podcast, which George co-hosts with actor Jackie Long and former AAU teammate Dallas Rutherford, aired in March 2023.

Notably, George admitted recently via Boardroom that he is learning from the likes of Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Chad OchoCinco to be a better podcaster. He went on to add how watching them influenced and enabled him to hone his skills.

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I couldn’t do this and be comfortable if I hadn’t watched those guys and how they perform.
Paul George said

George highlighted these big media personalities’ particular traits that he looks up to in a bid to get better. Interestingly Boardroom provided an in-depth assessment regarding George.

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Just like George prepares and watches tape of himself and his opponents, he’s also watched and learned from other media personalities and former players. From Stephen A. Smith‘s articulation to Chad Ochocinco’s ability to be funny by staying within himself and attributes in Ryan Clark, Brandon Marshall, Shannon Sharpe, Cam Newton, and others, he made sure to pay homage to those who’ve paved the way.
Boardroom’s assessment of Paul George

On the contrary, George and the Clippers side did not perform at their best this past 2023-24 NBA season. George and Co. were knocked out early in the NBA Playoffs and will be looking to make amends in the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season.

NBA insider reveals Paul George gaining interest from Golden State Warriors

Paul George, the Los Angeles Clippers’ top player has been garnering a lot of attention lately after his discussions with the Clippers regarding his contract extension have slowed down. Notably, a renowned NBA insider Marc Stein revealed that George has been attracting interest from the Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks for a possible off-season trade.

Sports Illustrated’s Joey Linn shared Stein’s piece on X (formerly Twitter). 

According to @TheSteinLine there is a growing feeling around the NBA that Paul George opting into his contract and pursuing a trade is a realistic scenario. The Warriors and Knicks could have interest.
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It is interesting to note that, any possible trade deal for George will not be an easy one as he is currently in discussion with the Clippers over a possible contract extension. It remains to be seen how this situation unfolds in the coming days/weeks.

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