Draymond & PG Discuss Their True Feelings On The NBA Business

Respect to Dray, PG, and Jokic for keeping it real. “Playing the game is the easiest part”

I played a little soccer overseas on a mid league team and it definitely felt like a job after the first few weeks. The constant work, nutrition and knowing somebody can take your spot was stressful. I can only imagine what it’s like for the big timers. Having to perform in front of millions around the world and being scrutinized alone would make me want to quit. The few hundred - a thousand fans we would get at my games felt like pressure some times.

Announcer: how does it feel to be a champion? Jokic: It’s good. It’s good. Job is done we can go home now

Great points by them. This reminds me of the time a reporter had no idea who Klay was and asked him about the scaffolding in NY. He was delighted that she didn't ask him about ball lol I'd assumed it gets old real quick when everyone wants to talk ball with you

i'm glad this segment happened. teach these kids that there's no way to escape the LOVE for what you do in any field. it's either a passion or you're really good at it. anything else will lead to depression

The thing they dont mention is the constant stress of not being an all star player. Draymond and PG still have to perform but they still have some leniency and reputation to take them to long careers. But other players deeper in the depth chart are constantly fighting for their spot against new rookies every year to players in the G-league and now overseas. These players are now probably playing the way the team needs them to play and not the way they enjoy it. Players that were top dog in high school and college are now barely getting playing time and when they do, its not the iso scoring they are used to, its very niche or particular. Also keep in mind the garbage time players that maybe play 50 total minutes in a season but grind with the team every day. Its all work and no glory. Although the paychecks and lifestyle probably make up for all of that

This podcast is constantly putting out great insightful content.

Episode 4 of the Last Dance resonates well with this topic, when Dennis Rodman was talking about the bullshit outside "I'll play this game for free, but the bullshit that comes along outside of this zone, I can go without"

This is literally applicable to any career ever

Draymond and Paul are spot on, it’s all of stress and pressure to play NBA, I always hear my brothers big mouth saying that ain’t a job, it’s insane the amount of work these guys put in to stay in shape, eat right, mentally prepare themselves and hear the nonsense noise from a hole fans on a daily basis. These guys are the elite of the elite in sports and only like a quarter of a percent reach it. So my respect to you guy speaking on this matter.

Draymond always speaks his mind and shares his opinion on anything. Agree or disagree with him, I love his unapologetic mentality. I have so much respect for him 👍

Crazy how we went from KAT lie the whole podcast to the most insightful conversations with players like Dray

I agree with Dray. I used to be professional overseas and its tough hooping and training everyday.

Appreciate the question being asked and answered 🔥

Great content. Laid back. Makes me help me feel better understanding of how nba players think

The balance between PG and Draymond. It's cool and They could just do the show together.

Im a cavs fan who truly hated draymond during the cavs/warriors finals but ive grown to appreciate him a lot more as a player and especially for his insight. Great explanation without being ungrateful for an opportunity many would kill for.

I wont lie I was surprised when Shaq said when he came to Nba he realized alot of guys were depressed and then I realized why... There is quite a difference between being a star, which has its own challanges, and just being a random player who struggles to get minutes, to get contracts, fear of injuries, fear of losing your spot, envy of others making more money, more recognition etc. I can see how it takes a toll mentally.

This is dope🔥🔥Thank y’all for the amazing content 🙏🏽

This is so well put. Work is work. Money ruins everything. But it can give a lot.