Idk if pg reads these, but if he does ay, I dont think ive seen another active player have such a high quality podcast/youtube channel, not to mention a good camera lmao. Mans can do it all💀

@1mrn797

Жыл бұрын

@svensigrun5439why ?😂

@alexanderrizzo2843

Жыл бұрын

@@1mrn797we

@prophecy9521

Жыл бұрын

He’s also one of the top 4 most talented players of his generation. MVP level talent!

@stefanostsaklas7855

11 ай бұрын

"Mans can do it all" I am pretty sure he wasn't the one setting the camera and editting the video man :) He did invest to good production though, props

@erniepugh2351

10 ай бұрын

😢😢

Klay Thompson being a two way player is part of why the Warriors have four rings. You need two way players to win at the highest level.

@nomongosinthaworld

Жыл бұрын

Let’s be real here, his defense only really played a part in one of those chips lol, the ones with KD they would’ve won regardless and last year he really didn’t defend well, shit was thanks to Wiggins and GPII

@joeblazey048

Жыл бұрын

hes not anymore sadly

@TheOnlyKontrol

Жыл бұрын

Yeah a true 2 way player this season…he was helping the lakers also 😂

@juniordutervil4732

11 ай бұрын

@@nomongosinthaworldnot true at all cause James harden was going crazy this year

@puwinsowanri3427

10 ай бұрын

​@@jahoncourtThey got outmatched by the raps, without KD they struggled if you really paid attention to all those games, raps were winning almost all quarters besides the games that they lost, also Klay played and he's just basically out for a game and a quarter in game 6

2 way players have amazing cardio. Imagine what a monster 1988 MJ was. Averaged 35 PPG AND won the Defensive player of the year. Like how does he do it every single game at both ends. Just mind blowing.

@anthonyrivera2306

Жыл бұрын

Also won the MVP that season.

@llkla4507

10 ай бұрын

he shoulda won dpoy in 87’ too .. he was unbelievable

@Spider-ManHQ

10 ай бұрын

The pace of play was much different back then. The game was so much slower so players were able to preserve their stamina throughout a game better. The talent level and athleticism also wasn’t close to what it is now so MJ stood out even more. Not saying that diminishes his ability defensively cuz he’d still be incredible today, just saying it was easier for him to average 35 and dominate defensively.

@moneymoves263

8 ай бұрын

@@llkla4507don’t ever disrespect michael cooper like that again

@ikellama

3 ай бұрын

@@moneymoves263 Wipe your mouth when you're done, he isn't god

“That’s your mistake P” “No it’s not imma average 50 on ya” Broooo😂

I respect the PG's, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan's, Khwai Leonard , Jimmy Butler's, Jrue Holiday , John Wall,, CP3, JKidd, Chauncey Billups, Scottie Pippen, Hakeem Olajuwon, KG, Tim Duncan, Wilt Chamberlain, etc. My favorite type players. All two way players.

@GoHmble

Жыл бұрын

Good list I think cp3 was underrated at d in his heyday… plus put AD and dwade on that list

@shaquille_5784

Жыл бұрын

Klay and D Wade

@trap65555

Жыл бұрын

Most hall of famers/great players are two way players except luka,melo,harden,Steph etc

@AkeemGriffith-rq1wg

Жыл бұрын

Lebron ?

@jiggafromstatefarm9997

Жыл бұрын

@@AkeemGriffith-rq1wg he was never a two way player , never assigned to guard the best players at his Position or Close To his Position , Like a kobe , Kawhi etc For Multiple Seasons Lebron was only good on defense for like one season The regressed tremendously

Much Love to PG these podcast are fire 🔥fan since Fresno days keep it up G🌬👌

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a great 2-way player and he deserves all the accolades and even more accolades today

@Ogzay202

Жыл бұрын

Your just saying that because he’s African. Giannis is top 3 currently and Top 15 all time already. Your just talking to talk.

@chidichuks2853

Жыл бұрын

@@Ogzay202 can you mention a 2-way player currently better than Giannis?

@Ogzay202

Жыл бұрын

@@chidichuks2853 Kawhi is a two time champion and sent Giannis home on his way to a ring. Giannis wins one more and he’s the 2 way goat. Kawhi is 2 time DPOY as well. Giannis does have those MVP’s.

@chidichuks2853

Жыл бұрын

@@Ogzay202 I agree with you

@eddydesir7702

Жыл бұрын

@@Ogzay202 top 3? Yeah top 3 and not 2 or 3

I wanna share an eye opening experience. I use to play park ball for hours after an 8hr work day (construction) I use to run hard all game for 3 out of the 4 hours I played every weekday. I joined a league and because people couldn’t make the game I became the primary defender and ran the point for 36 or 38 of the 40 minutes. I felt I had stamina and was going hard all game, after the game I felt good but… The next day? I felt like crap, I walked like Jimmy butler in the finals for the whole day. My legs were so weak/dead from the day before. Everything i did was slow and I walked like a grandpa all day. The pain lasted for 3 days, the fact that nba players play 32-38 min a night and are ready for a game the next day or the day after is insane. I can’t imagine players who play 40+ a night on occasions

@diogocosta1305

Жыл бұрын

Props to you still bro

@1776carpediem

Жыл бұрын

Buttt the difference is you work the next day. They have rest.. I am like you, I am a concrete finisher. But I love ball so I play 2-3 times a week after work for a few hours. Look up how many games John Stockton missed in his career. The players now just aren’t as invested in it anymore.

@ejdolo

Жыл бұрын

Imagine NFL players who are in the equivalent of 50 minor car accidents a night the amount of contact they go thru. They literally cant walk the next day

@mattpassos5689

11 ай бұрын

@@1776carpediembut they have to play back to backs and practice and lift weights so it’s still tough to recover from that

I really have respect for PG’s opinion for 2 way players which is what I take pride in myself like he said he wants the smoke. All the the following players that do both: PG himself, Kawhi, Jimmy Butler, Jrue Holiday, Kobe, Giannis, D-Wade, MJ, KG, GP, LeBron, Hakeem, Kareem, etc. The most underrated in my opinion is Klay Thompson. Much love PG keep the podcast rolling. Really waiting to see you back on the court for the playoffs.

As a Dallas fan, I respect you for both understanding Luka but still setting the expectation higher.

@FortunateKidd

Жыл бұрын

Shows he knows the game

The D Wade shirt, man's showing respect to one of the best 2 way guards in history

Lmaooooo @ 5:58 they made those faces like they believe they really can guard PG😭😭😭

It’s sad that “two-way” player has become a widely used term. Growing up in the 90s, everybody was expected to be a good defender or at least show 100% effort defensively. Now it’s like some special thing when players play both ends. So now the norm is that, as long as you’re really good offensively, you can be less than mediocre or even a full out liability defensively. It’s sad where the league has come in that regard

@No-xo1kx

Жыл бұрын

Now it takes a lot to be a great defender. The rules have made it incredibly hard

@Prince36300

Жыл бұрын

It’s almost impossible to guard anyone 1 on 1 for a full game anymore. Players are too good and teams are too smart. I miss those days too but until hand checking and/or illegal defense returns, complicated zone defenses and switching will be the norm

@jamaalgill2740

Жыл бұрын

I agree with both of you, I just ask for effort. Many of the top scorers have gone years without effort

@lothegreat1788

Жыл бұрын

@@jamaalgill2740 facts! Even lebron(my goat) stopped giving a fuck on defense, it irks my soul because I love 2 way players. Defense is 90% heart and effort

@burningspear90

10 ай бұрын

I agree with you, the league changed the way the nba plays and it trickled down to the game. I noticed it in the early 2000’s when folks would complain about how I played defense.

Man this pod is great 😂, I'm loving it

Long time supporter. Love the the podcast Trece 🔥 real basketball fans love this insight. Way to go all out on both ends every night. Taking pride on D & being a bucket is tiring, I get it

100% undervalued. The physical toll of being 100% on defense an offense and being elite on both qualifies you as GOAT. The GOAT list should be different if you ask me considering this factor.

Jrue Holiday most underrated 2way player And AD most gifted 2way player

@goodiegoodiegumdrops

Жыл бұрын

Your half right

@artificialintelligence7988

Жыл бұрын

@@goodiegoodiegumdrops yeah the AD part was the right part.

@squadup22

Жыл бұрын

@@artificialintelligence7988 just proved the OP correct about Jrue.

@yahiaali4059

Жыл бұрын

He’s overrated in my opinion

@connordanielson56

Жыл бұрын

Jrue isn’t a 2 way player, he’s only a defensive player. He can’t hit a shot for the life of him

Love the information

I think Kevin Durant and Nikola Jokic are rather underrated as defenders. KD is great at weakside rim protection, and at his physical prime guarded all the great wings from LeBron to Melo to Kobe. Jokic has great hands and timing for steals and deflections, is always in position, and somehow can protect the paint without ever fouling much. Oh, and both can average 28 ppg on 50/40/90.

That's the way you should always be... Be ready for the best competition

Defense is WILDLY underrated in NBA circles. From fans.. but up to commentators and PLENTY of people with NBA Awards votes.. people don't even *understand* NBA defense, let alone value it. Defense is literally 50% of the game but all people focus on is offense. And not even OFFENSE really.. they just focus on scoring. Because real shit Draymond Green is also one of the best 2-way players of ALL TIME really.. but since he doesn't score well, people don't value him for what he's really worth either. It's really wild how little 90% of people who watch basketball understand the game at all.

@No-xo1kx

Жыл бұрын

Dray dropped 30 in the greatest nba game oat. He could score when he was asked to before Durant joined their squad

@tannerw5011

Жыл бұрын

that’s why i have steph around 10 or 11 not top 5 all time. and he can’t top crack 5 because his defense wasn’t good enough throughout his career, it’s just how basketball works imo.

@TizOnly1

Жыл бұрын

@@tannerw5011 another ridiculous misconception is that Steph has been bad on D. He's been about league average his entire career. MUCH better than most other top PGs. People just don't watch games, so only saw him in the Finals when Bron would try to get switched on to him every play. Defensively Steph >>>>>>> Russ, Dame, Kai His only contemporary PG that was better than him defensively was Wall fr (and CP if you consider them contemporaries). Steph is a grossly underrated defender.

@ybwkel5836

Жыл бұрын

@@TizOnly1 you lost me when you said steph is a better defender than Russ, you ever seen steph block kd?

PG a champ on podcast

This just proves more casuals watching nba now. Cuz real fans LOVE GOOD DEFENCE

@taliafrost4657

Жыл бұрын

Watching good defense is such a treat!

Dennis was an offensive stud in college and was a very good triangle offense piece. It takes a smart offensive player to do that

Paul George is the first one to tell you he swings both ways.😂

@BG-mn6di

Жыл бұрын

lol..

@etx_jay

Жыл бұрын

@@BG-mn6di ?

@BG-mn6di

Жыл бұрын

@@etx_jay ?

When you are able to stop a player from scoring 2-3 times in a game, you’re basically scoring 2-3 times.

@etx_jay

Жыл бұрын

Not really but a lil I guess

@sperez3275

Жыл бұрын

@@etx_jay kinda the point of the word “basically”😂

This Podcast is A-1 gotta luv PG

Seems like nba players respect great defenders more than fans or the media. Maybe because they actually have to score on them 😂

Dwade T-shirt for the two way segment it’s nothing but respect one of the most elite slashing and shot blocking guards in nba history🔥

Bro im a regular hooper who exercises daily and I run full court with the homies damn near everyday and Paul’s right, when u gotta do a lot on offense it’s tuff to go out there and do it all on offense and defense on a daily basis. It drains all of your energy. I’m on my 3rd day without picking up a ball for the first time in a year and I feel like a brand new man.

Shoutout to PG, he would’ve been an MVP if it wasn’t for that injury. The way he stayed elite after all these years is good.

Jacky that dude that be like this on the answering machine 'yo yo yo isha boy j, ey im tied up right now...' with ja rule as his background song

5:56 😂😂

People don't appreciate great 2 way players and how hard it actually is

Nba fans may not always care about defense but true basketball fans love elite 2 way players

I love that shit bro I want a good competitive match every time I play too. I’m not nba level obv but when I play I want to play against someone who’ll make me desperate to win and push myself so much that I’ll improve mid game

Respectfully, the clippers need this man

5:52 LMFAOOO

I need that shirt PG!

I see Giannis in the thumbnail and paul george explaining i clicked

Brook Lopez too on that MIL squad at least in terms of bigs.

@TheFn414

Жыл бұрын

Fr

2 way players win more chips. And stars who arent 2 way always need 2 way players as costars (curry, magic johnson, dirk, etc) and if you have two offensive minded stars and no great defenders around them, they wont win any rings. Ask dame and CJ and luka and kyrie or derozan and kyle lowry. Non 2 way players become liabilities that hurt their team and have to score godly numbers to compensate for their lack of defense. Curry wins zero rings if klay isnt a great defender. Curry would be getting abused with no relief, no one to cover for him. All his 3s would only keep the warriors close in games but not win em chips cause no matter how good of a scorer you are, youre gunna have a few off nights. But if you can lock up your opposition a bad shooting night wont hurt as much

@antiisolation4

Жыл бұрын

This was a invalid opinion the two ways u talk about have two ways on the team lol and curry is a two way player u better watch those nba player interviews nba players say curry defense is underrated and he lead the league in steals twice didn’t he lol. He’s a two way play he plays defense he’s guarding kyrie and dame usually he’s just 6’3 with glass ankles he’s gotta injured countless times for playing defense. It’s just overshadowed by his scoring. Idk what world do u think this valuable klay Thompson has ever shutdown a star he makes role players work for it more and rotates well.

@antiisolation4

Жыл бұрын

Micheal jordan the greatest two way player ever couldn’t win without Scottie the addition to Dennis both the team itself needs defense not jsut the star player lol

@bytheriverinpeace2301

Жыл бұрын

@@antiisolation4 I never fucking said only the star player. And you proved my point Scottie was also a 2 way player making them a duo of 2 way players thank you for proving me right

The NBA should throw in an occasional defensive highlight in their 10 min highlights of the game

“Hookah Dončić” 😂

one of my favorite players all time is andre roberson. not great on offense at all, but man he could shut down other team's best wing player. he never got the credit he deserved as a pure defender. we need him back in the league, maybe with a more consistent 3

With all the switching that goes on how do you want to play defense when you can just call for a screen to get a easy switch. Defense is desire, if you can move laterally with a ball you can move your feet

My favorite types of players control the whole game, not just one aspect. Jimmy Butler, LeBron, Kevin Garnett, Hakeem, DWade. These dudes are pushing every advantage to the limit and doing whatever the game calls for.

The disrespect towards Embiid and AD, the only 2-way big men in the league.

Anyone know what shirt buddy in the blue hat wearing?

This is why PG is my guy. I ver pay attention to them analysts take anyway

I think real fans of the game enjoy and respect both ends of the game equally. It's only until recently that people could specialize offensively and sacrifice defense.

‘You don’t shot well’ that was personel

It's a question of cardio, and the real ones are the ones that are gifted to be able to run up and down the court on every fast break, play defense hard on the best man and be there for the offense.

Nah this is actually entertaining 🤣 didn’t even know he had a podcast

@Todd-DaGod-Howard

10 ай бұрын

Your mom knew

Why does lebron get left out greatest 2way players ? He had multiple all first team if you take 2003-2016 hand downs he was a lock down defender and gave allot of effort

@AlexStayFly20

Жыл бұрын

He has 5 selections if im not mistaken. Not enough when it comes to the greats who have 8+ . Greatest 2 way SF is Scottie Pippen or Kawhi who has two DPOYs. Bruce bowen has 8 all nba defensive selections straight. Jordan made 9 while being a leading scorer for all of those 9 as well as having Dpoy. Gary payton has 9. Kobe has 9 first team 3 2nd team. Tim duncan has 12 as well. KG has 12 with a DPOY. Giannis himself has 5 selections with a DPOY at the age of 28 and was snubbed this year. Literally too much other great two way players who were consistently 2 way players for almost a decade to take a 5 year stretch of lebron being the best SF defender.

@BackwoodDaeski513

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexStayFly20he has 5 1st teams and 1 2nd team and he should’ve won a dpoy in 2013 im not saying he’s the greatest defender of all time but he definitely doesn’t get enough credit for his contributions on the other end

@AlexStayFly20

Жыл бұрын

@@BackwoodDaeski513 no he shouldnt have.. marc gasol had better defensive metrics over him across the board. The stats are on the internet. Once again 6 years meanwhile there’s dudes up here with 8

@BackwoodDaeski513

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexStayFly20 did you watch nba in 2013 ? Memphis at that time had a great defensive team he wasn’t even the best defender on his team 🤣🤣 mike Conley and Tony Allen made first team over the dpoy

@AlexStayFly20

Жыл бұрын

@@BackwoodDaeski513 sure did which is why im saying what im saying. Let that almost dpoy go no one counts almost

I love charges

Hookah doncic is crazy lmfao

Can pg talk about his shoe deal? And confirm the rumors?

Although Steph is not a two way player I respect him at the same level cause at least the man tries lmao

Let's get back

This is the only reason I always consider kwahi to be the best player in the game. . He's literally the best player in the game

I respect 2 way players and as a fan you love the effort in those moments but you can be 2 way and have a defensive game plan that gives you some plays with less effort. Basketball like all sports is about the math. If I bust my ass holding you to 2-7 in a quarter but I go 2-7 and lack energy on offense, that ball could have gone to someone else on some of those plays. At the end of the day your team needs to outscore the other and the best way is to get open looks and draw fouls. I would much rather have an open shot from my 4th option than a contested one from my 1st. This is why some teams win in big spots and others hope Trae gets calls or you have no shot.

Stop beating around Bush. Luka need to play some damn defense.

@kurosan0079

Жыл бұрын

If Jokic can work himself into going from a bad defender to a semi-decent one, I don't see how Luka can't. He really just needs to work on it.

@claudebradshaw1730

10 ай бұрын

18th in steals this year buddy

Giannis does everything on defense while having one of the highest usage rates of all time on offense this season, and we see in the playoffs how bad that defense is without him

Yo is that ol’ boy from the movie ATL???

@seanjameson._

Жыл бұрын

Yes lmao

Iverson got highlights for steals

imagine Celtics vs Clippers finals! both teams with 2 two way superstar players! Kawhi PG vs Tatum and JB!

If there was one player i could be itd be PG, he’s got it all, guys so smooth he’s got two girlfriends

SHOUT OUT JIMMY BUTLER 🗣🗣

Imo offense is more important than defense. I understand that you need both to win but offense takes skill and IQ which comes from practice. Anyone can play defense if they give effort and effort is something that you can do automatically. I take a kid, noob, or someone who isn't physically gifted on my team yet I'm pretty sure they give effort and play defense much better than offense. In addition, you can hide bad defenders with team defense while it's rare to find a solution to hide offensive liabilities

Fuccin dawg

Man look I always and will always have the highest respect for pg I watched the growth spurt the growth with playing behind Danny granger to watching you become the man with the pacers and the slander u get is asinine to me any player who they considered the best would LOVE to have you on their team

I watch highlights here and there. The nba ain't the same. I hate nba now, u see a lot of offensive guys lowering their heads and bumping people out the way. Can't even play defense anymore without getting ran over. Lebron was the guy I saw who basically used the most basically spotlighted that thing.

PG just so you know Im an LA fitness hooper. and I never duck any smoke. honestly, playing pick up ball no one cares about passing or defense.

Is that dude from ATL

Paul my dude idk how the art of defense has gotten lost

😅....no disrespect..but yall can't guard me!!

Not everyone has the motor for it. Luka sure doesn't it lol

Left my boy LeBron out of that two-way conversation.

Agree you look at Boston where they all can defend no big wholes all pretty much +defenders in their entire 7 man

I don’t like the term 2-way stars. I just consider them real hoopers. The NBA has taken this offense only mindset too far. Just get out their and hoop. That’s why these young teams are taking over.

It’s crazy how people in the comments still saying bron is a bad defender, he just be chillin on defense. He literally knows the entire playbook of your fav team

Hooka Doncic! 😂

Is this the guy that use to do the skits

what is a huka?

There’s only a handful of those guys now. PG is one, Giannis, Embiid, Butler, Tatum, Kawhi (when healthy). And that’s it.

@michaelallen8112

Жыл бұрын

U forgetting Holiday as well Brook Lopez

@romariolawrence8888

Жыл бұрын

Wiggins

@samweldon8104

Жыл бұрын

Put some respect on Mikal Bridges name. 27 ppg on 50/40/90 since he got to the Nets AND he’s still all-defense level

@michaelallen8112

Жыл бұрын

@@samweldon8104 yeah add him too but only a sample size. Let give him whole Showcase to evaluate him

@jj00100

Жыл бұрын

@@samweldon8104 dude he's cool but its 26 pts on 47.5/ 37.5/ 89. yall stay cappin even when numbers are easily searchable. smh

You have to be a otherworldly offensive player + a cultural phenomenon to be considered a top 10 player of all time and not be an elite defensive player. Like curry and magic everyone else in the top 10-15 is a elite two way player in their prime.

Did he just talk about durability ? 😂😂

Its so silly that not everyone is two way

He wasn't playing defense when they had Smith . Luka is not defensive player

@RiskTakerBlu

Жыл бұрын

DSJ wasn’t taking any offensive responsibility off of him that’s the point. If DSJ scored 17+ with about 6-8 assists I’m sure Luka would have more energy to play defense.

@RiskTakerBlu

Жыл бұрын

But he probably never will excel defensively. He doesn’t have the lateral quickness or raw speed/strength but if he gives effort he can average on defense.

Bro tryna rizz up through the thumbnail

Is it just me, or did paul george just rip into Luka defense.

Give me a great two way player over a great offensive player to start a team any day 🤝🏽

So Lebrons block on Iggy in that final wasn’t as important as Kyries shot on Steph in that finals game because defense isn’t as hyped as offence

This guy saying “blame the hookah” lol Luka the guy drops 50+ ppg Triple doubles on yo fav teams 😂

He should still work on his defense.

As a mavs fan that Luka Shìt bs everyone should play defense to the best of they abilities (I can understand switching for a few plays to get you energy back) Here is some reasons ways he had help He played with Brunson who can facilitate and get his own shots Dennis smith was decent but when Luka got drafted they started some ba Last year when kp was on the team he’d be wide open for a 3 and Luka would hold the ball and not pass Tim hardaway can create his own shots Christian wood could create his own shots Now we have jaden hardy and Kyrie that can Spencer dinwiddie can get his own shot and create a little Had Kemba for a few games but didn’t keep him Trey Burke was able to get his own shot

Kristaps, Jalen Brunson, and now Kyrie.... Luka had help.

I love PG but is he really dissing Luka while he's been schooled by him in the playoffs on a regular 😆

fans aint gettin excited when someone take a charge..? WHO AINTTTTTTTTTT? SHIIIIIET