There a difference between pg dray compared to Jokic Jokic does not like basketball you can tell by how he reacts to winning the title dray was hyped pg would be hype Jokic didn’t even smile acted like he won a Starbucks gift card instead of the nba Championship
@@Noname-fr8rzur wrong, he likes bball he just don't like attention. And he said he felt relief when they win game because of expectations. And he said he was thinking about interview's and speeches that he needs to doo. Guy just don't like attention. Maybe it's hard for you to understand but not everyone likes to be in center of attention. For some that is hard to handle.
@@Noname-fr8rz Bro, the reason for that is job not being done by winning just one championship. If you like basketball you should be happy to see that even winning a championship did not make him change his focus on the job one bit, and that is multiple championships. The reason for his reactions is, while winning a championship he already processed it as a normal thing to do, and kept his focus on his job. By reading his reactions, like the one you mentioned, I knew what he was going to become as early as 2016. I just couldn`t imagine he was going to be so consistent. I never saw anything like it.
Lol sure it is That’s why Paul George is a cringe self-embarrassing urban legend out there especially in the playoffs and Draymond had to go cry & beg KD to come
Cheating on girls including Doc Rivers daughter who is now Seth Curry’s wife is the easiest part for ‘playoff (cringe & choker) P’ .. and as just mentioned, so is being cringe (and a choker) for George
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.
That's the thing most people don't think about. You have to be so strong mentally. Can you imagine thousands of people booing you, hundreds talking shit, and then you have social media when anyone can "@" you?
I played defensive midfielder in lower leagues in Holland, Belgium and Serbia and i dont know your experience but as long as criwd can see you are putting effort, you run after every ball, go in those tackles theyll be content with you and even like you even if you are realistically trash. I did not score often, but once I tackled a careless CB and found myself one on one with their keeper, i panicked, tried to dribble past him, changed my mind, went for a shot, missed the ball but somehow while falling down managed to pass it by the keeper, ugly as hell and fans cheered like i scored a beautiful goal in CL finals, luttle moments like that makes it worth it 😂
Bro the podcast is talking about elite players not everyone takes it as serious. You are required to go to practice and attend games regular workers are monitored way more. I ain't gon let them get away saying NBA is harder than blue collar jobs
Not to mention the added stress of providing for a family when they don't have to worry about that. Draymonds point of stress is valid but it skips over everyone's regular life
@@queloqjohnny4839But Dray did state that he would not trade it for anything in the world. Two things can be true at once...being a high level athlete comes with the bs, stress, pressure, procedures that can make the job suck AND they can understand that they are living a pretty privileged life.🤷🏾
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
That is a terrible lesson. The vast majority of people don't have the luxury of doing something they love, or even something they're great at. Most people just do a job because they have to.
@@kb5509I agree my bro im 23 and I'm a pro bball player in Zimbabwe and it's a hobby basically ain't no money in it but I love the game and I miss practice for work I miss games for work it's actually tough but we move
Buddy you understand that 99% of the world doesn't work in something they "LOVE" and a lot of those who do, end up losing the love for that field because it became a job. You are viewing the world through inexperienced lenses.
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 knew someone who worked with a lot of famous people in the entrainment industry, he said for most of them all they want to do is be treated like they’re normal people, not worship the ground they walk on or draw attention to their fame
@gnomechomsky2524 that makes sense but if I listened to a singer's/rappers song that got me through depression/sad times etc, I would fanboy a bit when I would see them. Just my opinion but I get it from both sides
@@gnomechomsky2524that's true, Leonardo DiCaprio hates the attention he gets wherever he goes and tries much as possible to be incognito. It's same for any successful person, they prefer normal than 24/7 adulation.
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
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"
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 👍
If your job is described as "playing" then you should never brag about how much hard work goes into it and how all the plebs and peasants and peons of society couldn't handle the workload. "I play basketball." "I play music." "I play characters in movies." On the other hand you don't play boxing or combat sports, so those athletes can talk about hardship and I'll listen.
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.
shoutout to Dray for keeping it a buck. one of the few who aarent gonna give those canned NBA 2K responses that most of these players give in real life.
Completely disagree. There are far more stressful jobs than being an NBA superstar. “You couldn’t deal with the stress” of preparing for a basketball game?? 😂 These guys are so detached from reality…how do you think doctors, nurses, armed forces, firemen, police etc etc feel about their day to day work? What children. Would love to see someone like Charles Barkley shut this ‘pity me’ bullshit down…
@@CharlieCoops it’s not about pity. Calm down. Something can be bad and something can be worse. Why does someone having a hard job mean that another person has to enjoy every single day at work? They never asked for pity. But even an artist painting every day can love it, until they are being made to paint every day for a roof over their head. Then you do not do it for enjoyment, you crank it out to pay the bills. Bigger paycheck, is all. Don’t get so defensive
@@shamsielshahar120They’re professional bball players. What they do isn’t privilege compared to most jobs people have to take. The empathy runs dry when those people don’t like to hear others complain who have it infinitely easier than them
@@dumbassdude8372Some team should sign some guy in hospice for $42M for one year and trade him for Kat. As a wolves fan, I'd be thrilled about that trade.
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.
@@kingsoindabuildin8036 Facts? If normal stuff is stressful then they shouldn't be there. That's the fun and the love of the game. You don't play it to be famous or to watch others wallets. You play because you love it, right? All the other things then fall into place. Those participation trophy kids are grown up now.
@amf-v1093 No, if you want to play basketball because you love it then you play at the park or the local YMCA . The NBA is a job. People do it for money.
@@kingsoindabuildin8036 You know that it's a lot of work going into it, right? Sounds like a mighty excuse for the "world's greatest athletes". No different than the lawyer, cop, student, teacher, plumber...etc. Most jobs are a job, my guy. I thought I was conversing with an adult.
@@amf-v1093 Stop it man. Nobody is saying other people's jobs arent difficult but lets not act, money aside, proffessional athletes deal with pressures we know nothing about. Most of us just go through life doing good enough at whatever we are doing. But you dont get to the Nba or any top of the sport just doing good enough. And again all we see is the final product, nobody guaranteed any of them that their work will pay off.
@that_dudemr1286 Charles Barkley once said that guys worked their asses off just to stay in the league. One of them said we'll this is all I know so I'm gonna try for as long as I can
@@seize3 I agree with that. Even if you do the most work and be the most loyal an organization will turn on you and fans will turn on you. A perfect example is Dame to me. I can’t believe the heat he’s gettin
@@that_dudemr1286he’s getting heat because for the last three seasons he’s acted like he’s wanted to leave by having his agent mention leaving then publicly would disavow the statements. His love of the “grind” was fraudulent. He wanted to leave and should’ve stood on it years ago
@@Surfy- In my opinion. It's mostly being caught up in a few moments. I didn't like when Draymond hit LBJ in his nuts. I thought that was dirty and punching a teammate unconscious. Then I see Draymond and LBJ are best friends and Poole ask for those problems with Draymond I eventually found out. So all is forgiven.
Pg mentioned being efficient, I feel that. I'm a heavy truck repair technician and my pay is based on efficiency. It's not flat rate for those who understand what that is, I still get an hourly rate with a bonus at the end of every month. The bonus is based on efficiency. Somedays I don't get to work in the heated shop in the winter and sometimes in the summer even a fan can't cool you down while in the shop. Work is work, no matter what you do. Being famous throws a wrench in it I'm sure, but at the end of the day they've set their families up for generations. I hope I can leave a little something for my kids when I pass. You bet your ass though, if I could ball like these guys, I'd be happily enjoying the nba as well. I just hope players don't forget where they came from or what their lives might look like if they weren't blessed with talent. I love how charles barkley always gives props to us blue collared folks. He's the only nba person that I can think of that does it on consistent basis. I wish Ja would see how lucky he is and what he's got. He's extremely talented but he's trying to throw it all away. I'm all in favor for the second amendment but different jobs have different requirements and rules that must be upheld, or you lose said job. Look at Carmelo Anthony's young life, dude had it rough but used basketball as a way to get out of it and away from it. PG and draymond seem like real down to earth dudes though. Lovin the PG podcast lately
For me is teaching. I find it very easy to communicate, to explain English to my students in the school I teach. But by the middle of the week I'm already tired of explaining, talking, correcting text compositions and tests. Now imagine training from 8am to 8pm and then playing for real for 82 games to have a chance to play more games. Oof 😢
I think many people who do jobs they truly love can definitely relate to this, especially in highly specialized fields, not just sports. Definitely relatable. I hate the paperwork and bs surrounding my job but once I'm doing it, it feels like the reward for the other work.
I think the nature of humans is to think the grass is always greener. This tends to breed discontent for your occupation as we focus on the negatives and take the positives for granted. Being in thr NBA has some amazing positives. Money, fame, travel, exclusive access, etc. All the things they are complaining about are part of being a professional. And any occupation at a high level is going to require time, commitment, studying and sacrifice.
I dont think they are discontent. I think they are just recognizing the realities that come with the glamour. Draymond even said, he wouldn't trade this job. All of these guys could retire right now if they really want to.....So they aren't discontent. It is just less fun having to constantly prove yourself day in and day put and being under a microscope. Also, know matter who well you do millions people going to want you to better. Jokic for example, is a two time MVP, finals MVP and the 41st pick. People still talking trash once he won the MVPs. Now that he has the 'ship he is now having people say well he isnt an all time top 5 center. His fans are expecting another 'ship next year and will be disappointed with anything less. That's alot of pressure and can take the fun away from something when a person is getting criticized even when being elite.
What he said at the end can really be life changing. Having a schedule/having good habits can really make even a really dumb or untalented person be really successful in life.
Love this topic..and I understand it...obviously I never made it to the nba..but playing overseas..definitely man was a trip...some of the best moments of my life..but it's a grind...it's like having 2 jobs...you got skill work in tje morning..then full practice...then more skill work after practice...then later on..conditioning..possibly weight training...then after that it's film study...but unlike the nba..was not traveling in style...more like old Chevy ASTRO vans....alot of the times I was In the jungle...some places were hostile and crazy as hell...but it was the best...but yes if your committed it's definitely a grind...
they say dont make your hobbies your career. it never feels the same once you HAVE to do your hobbies. It's nice however to say "if i had to do something, I'm glad it's this", then make millions on top of it. could be doing something you actually hate to do and pays the bare minimum to survive.
People were legit hating on Jokić and saying he is “faking” the persona of not having crazy reactions after winning the chip. They really dont understand of how down to earth Jokić is, he was very happy of course he was, but if y’all expected him to cry and roll over for winning the NBA championship y’all were dead wrong. He puts family first beyond anything and its how we Serbs and Balkan people in general are. Family values are something we take pride in, maybe someone else from the Balkans would be more ecstatic than Jokić because he’s more of a mellow guy in itself but at the end of the day i dont know how y’all can just expect them to cry their shit out like Lebron and Jordan did and when they dont do that call them fake and hate on them for having a realistic outlook on life. Wow family matters to him more than basketball does, how dare he! Smh
Druže, femicid u Srbiji na granici neverovatnog - o kakvoj "porodici na prvom mestu" govoriš? Čak se i Jokićeva braća ponašaju ko divljaci. Ne mislim da Jokić glumi, ali takvo ponašanje je svojstveno njemu samom i ne bi ga trebalo poistovećivati sa ostatkom zemlje. Malo ko je skroman, malo ko nije alav i bahat.
I belong to the percentage of people that think you shouldn't make your passion your job because eventually you will grow to dislike it. So for me, I have a day job and play the sport that I love recreationally. I love basketball!
Most people can't afford to pursue their passion so there's that...Most want stability in their lives so they do jobs that they are good at. Not hobbies they enjoy. I truly think pro athletes are the same. If the NBA salaries were a lot lower -- how many of them truly will 'make it' their passion?
The fact they are complaining about being rich and famous is laughable. An now I see y some people don't support sports and call them "spoiled athletes"
Players also have to worry about being disrespected and thrown out like a piece of trash. It happens in every industry, but in basketball...whew! Some players end up being "what ifs" after all the work they done put in over the years. I fight for Mr. Penny Hardaway all the time, but he's constantly written off as a "what if." Anyhow, folks on the outside do not understand the grueling schedule and discipline that you must have in order to make things work. These agencies are always looking & booking ahead so get in the game and do the best you can. Oh, and be ready for the comparisons. They're gonna compare you to three players.
I understand what they’re saying to some extent…but some ppl put in as many hrs as they do, if not more, as there is no off season in a lot of jobs, and they do not get to retire around 38 yrs old. They also deal with the same sort of politics etc. and make close to minimum wage. They also don’t get to play sports/workout because they are too busy or can’t risk getting injured etc.
Honeslty what they're saying is true for any job, except normal people don't make millions doing it. Any job in business, tech, law, medicine, etc. is filled with stressed overworked people juggling all kinds of tasks to appease shareholders and meet deadlines.
Other jobs don't require u to be in insane fukin shape most of the time, year after year.Otherwise we would never have fat,out of shape doctors, scientists, etc.Most people don't want to suffer being in shape ,vomiting running spints an so on
Great insight on how playing in the NBA is a job that’s not fun almost of the time. Everybody not meant for it. It doesn’t mean ppl can’t do it. If we are out in a position for the opportunity we can show up. We just not all talented for specific roles like playing in the NBA bc of height, basketball IQ, & the luck it takes to get in the nba… getting in the nba is a harder job than staying in for most ppl lol
I am glad they are being honest about this, and telling it from their perspective. I still would take your job over mine. I got a job that pays $75,000 a year, and if I mess up or not on top of my game, we lose money, while policies and the politics of my job keeps changing. Literally we just had a rule change the other day, no discussion or debate, it just changed. And I got to remember that because the company I work for doesn't want to write down that rule change.
These guys are describing every regular-ass job in the world just plus some basketball and tens of millions of dollars. It's super cringe listening to them complain. "You have to live right and be up at 8am". Wow. So unique lol
Dray has a gift for putting the fans in the mindset of players and expressing the psychology of basketball everybody thinks being in the league is easy if it was everyone would make it.
i agree everyone hate they job whatever they tell you its just a question of does the payment on a job go beyond the hard parts of the job and in the basketball they sure do
I know a lot of people will say “if I was getting paid that much to play a sport, I would never hate it.” Without understanding that they probably love the idea of playing ball everyday.
They come off as whiners. All the BS they talk about, happens in a corporate job as well. The difference, they get guaranteed contract that exceeds lifetime salary or a corporate person.
@@DanScottOTHcorporate jobs for the most part come with anonymity. For example, you don’t have millions of people making judgements of your character based on how well you do your job.
@@gkd992 I do a corporate job and trust me it’s not difficult at all. You don’t have to work that hard to get where you wanna go more time than not. Problem is that people compare pick up with your friends to an nba game and it leads to a lot of people missing the point
People saying it's not a job are having a bad take. You have a contract with demands and things need to be done. Literally a job it's just a dream job. It's like saying you love science and it's your passion so being a scientist is nor a job 🤨 their job is entertainment.
I think Draymond sound crazy saying you can’t handle the stress of a game day. Regular people have just as much stress if not more, without the incentive of getting millions of dollars monthly. I know money isn’t everything, but I’d rather have their stress than mine.
I used to think being famous would be the coolest thing ever but nowadays that I’m starting to get old you realize there’s no such thing as having privacy. Imagine being Lebron James or Cristiano Ronaldo, you have all the money of the world but you can’t go to buy a fxckin Starbucks coffee because everyone will lose their minds and start annoying you.
Having an NBA job is like one of the best in the world, you're flying first class and staying in 5 star hotels when you travel. You have a very long summer off, you make 100's of millions of dollars, even lower level guys nowadays will clock out 100mil due to expansion of the game. The hard part is just upkeeping your body, but even then Draymond pretending like it's that hard "You can't make it to the game". You're coddled by top level medical staff to make sure your body is always on par, you have parties of people looking out for your best interest because of just being an NBA player. Don't give me that shit where he's saying "You won't make it to the game", average people work harder than NBA players, and it's not even close. 2 hour game times and working out at the gym and getting "therapy", that shits easy money.
NBA players are in the top %1 of their sport. If you don’t understand how much work they’ve put in to better than millions of other players you don’t want understand them as people
Its an interesting conversation. Most ppl even if they love their job dont love 100 percent of their job. A doctor may love treating patients but hate all the paper work. A programmer may live to code but hate documentation and meetings. So I think that's where the convo gets a bit skewed, cuz Draymond keeps saying i hate it. Tbh, i think he says these type of things to sound eclectic, respectfully. Also as much as they dance around it and don't call it out, i think how u get compensated for ur job impacts how u feel or approach it. Just thinking aloud, maybe until it becomes ur normal. If u pay me 100 bucks to mow ur lawn, just the pressure and calculating how many lawns I need to cut to support my family would impact how i feel about it tbh. Those with integrity and honor would disagree . Nevertheless if im making 10k to cut ur lawn, idk how that doesn't impact how i feel about it. Both scenarios have pressure to perform, just one is getting paid 100x the money. Also on top of the financial security, i know im getting the best equipment and doing it alongside some of the best ppl in my profession. Its just not comparable to most jobs. Then bro said u can't make it to game day. Lol.
i like the way they think the ONLY problem i have is the way they way they say “you can’t handle the stress” as if there’s not fields that are way more stressful when you’re preparing to have to be your best or your life is over such as Military, Police, Fire Fighters , Pilots , Pathologist , Engineers , Mechanics , etc. all these fields one mistake your life could be over in the blink of an eye. If they screw up a few nights and get benched they’ll still get paid ; if they get cut they have years of money they’ve made over the contracts they signed to still take care their family with the idea that they invested correctly ! still much respect to the profession of basketball though !
He’s definitely taking it for granted by saying he HATES his job but he wouldn’t trade it . Anyone that wouldn’t trade their job for another doesn’t hate their job .
If you are getting paid 5 million a year after tax and your job is shit and you have family to feed you will stick to that Job even if you are being offered a Job that you absolutely love to bits for 200 Thousand a year. So he is not taking it for granted.
I love that these two players talked about the reality of playing in the league, as fans we only see them on the court and think that they live in a fantasy world free of the everyday problems people that aren't entertainers face but that is FAR from the truth
As someone who works 60+ hours a week, y’all sound ridiculous 🤣. “I need to eat healthy, workout, and go through treatment to play a sport I love and make millions of dollars and have an entire summer off..” I do all that just to be in shape and work a regular ass job. Privileged asf. “I need to stay I shape in off season.” Some people work so much that they don’t even have time to workout and stay in shape smfh
I hear so many players with long careers who say they take the entire offseason off and get ready during the regular season. I also hear players talking about how most players don’t work hard but get by on talent. Privileged ass job. Do not even try to compare to a life of most people, which for a lot of people genetics doesn’t give them the chance to even do what you do
These guys obviously never worked a 9-5 making $40k a year. I would have 0 complaints to get paid for hooping. But, I understand the point they're making.
I think what they failed to mention is, they can play for one year and they would be settled for life. I think we can all do something we hate for one year if it means being settled for life. I dig both players and respect the amazing level of performance that they put day in day out but nothing can explain the absurdity of financial compensations in the world of professional sports.
@@69Justinmeans I understand that Lifestyle inflation can happen. But I think if you go into it knowing that you will only play for one year, you will manage your Finances better and surround yourself with the right people.
The difference between them and the average person is these guys play a game for living. When most people go to work they’re not playing a game and scoring points. Most of these nba players never actually had a job growing up. I’m sure a person working 12 hour shifts would rather play a sport and make millions
I think it’s big difference in between not liking your job and not being grateful. Most Americans are forced to work harder for literally 1/10000 of their pay. Most ball players wouldn’t do it if the money wasn’t there. So they are being paid adequately. But yea I agree nobody actually likes to work no matter how much you make. But it is a little cringe hearing someone who makes 100s of millions say they don’t like their job especially when I know people who make 30k a year and getting slaved
-- Draymond is 90% right. However, these 2 are getting paid $25M plus million. They are both won the genetically lottery to becoming 6'7-6'9. They worked hard to get into the NBA AND STAY in the NBA. There is a grind but there ONE year salary is life changing money. But type casting a majority of fans that they "cannot" do what they do is disingenuous. However, I think it came out wrong. Regardless, if I was a FOOT taller, you'd best believe I'd be grinding to get into the NBA. Working 80 hours/s week in restaurants, roof tops, and hospitals is way more dangerous than being an NBA player.
@jlui21 yea exactly that's why dray said he doesn't take it for granted I mean they know that but you gotta respect the work that goes into it as well but they've had the privilege to get paid to do something they love and very well paid at that. That's why I hate players that load manage and have an excuse for it and make it sound like they're going to die if they play more than 80 games
@@vincentvega9747 Players load manage so they can get into the playoffs healthy. The Nuggets just did that towards the end of March because they already had the 1st seed and didn't want someone like Murray getting injured like he did two years ago. And guess what? They were rewarded with a ring. I'm not trying to see my team give up their playoff run because they went too hard in the regular season
Glazing in the comments, they’re famous multimillionaires who get pampered because of this “job”. They do take it for granted. Yes they worked hard to stay at that level, but they get paid more than anyone. To do what they love. Travel is a downside? They fly beyond first class and eat amazing food constantly. Mansions, cars, girls, influence, more money than any generation, the list goes on. Life is hard for everyone, but somehow if I got paid that well, and famous, and respected and adored by entire cities of people, I wouldn’t hate it.
Loved how paul goerge worderd that. Theres aspects they dont like but the basketball they will always love. Im sure if draymond worked a everyday job he wpuldnt be saying he hates his job. Hating certain aspects and hating what you do are completely different things.
Respect to Dray, PG, and Jokic for keeping it real. “Playing the game is the easiest part”
There a difference between pg dray compared to Jokic Jokic does not like basketball you can tell by how he reacts to winning the title dray was hyped pg would be hype Jokic didn’t even smile acted like he won a Starbucks gift card instead of the nba Championship
@@Noname-fr8rzur wrong, he likes bball he just don't like attention. And he said he felt relief when they win game because of expectations. And he said he was thinking about interview's and speeches that he needs to doo. Guy just don't like attention. Maybe it's hard for you to understand but not everyone likes to be in center of attention. For some that is hard to handle.
@@Noname-fr8rz Bro, the reason for that is job not being done by winning just one championship. If you like basketball you should be happy to see that even winning a championship did not make him change his focus on the job one bit, and that is multiple championships. The reason for his reactions is, while winning a championship he already processed it as a normal thing to do, and kept his focus on his job. By reading his reactions, like the one you mentioned, I knew what he was going to become as early as 2016. I just couldn`t imagine he was going to be so consistent. I never saw anything like it.
Lol sure it is
That’s why Paul George is a cringe self-embarrassing urban legend out there especially in the playoffs and Draymond had to go cry & beg KD to come
Cheating on girls including Doc Rivers daughter who is now Seth Curry’s wife is the easiest part for ‘playoff (cringe & choker) P’ .. and as just mentioned, so is being cringe (and a choker) for George
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.
That's the thing most people don't think about. You have to be so strong mentally. Can you imagine thousands of people booing you, hundreds talking shit, and then you have social media when anyone can "@" you?
I played defensive midfielder in lower leagues in Holland, Belgium and Serbia and i dont know your experience but as long as criwd can see you are putting effort, you run after every ball, go in those tackles theyll be content with you and even like you even if you are realistically trash. I did not score often, but once I tackled a careless CB and found myself one on one with their keeper, i panicked, tried to dribble past him, changed my mind, went for a shot, missed the ball but somehow while falling down managed to pass it by the keeper, ugly as hell and fans cheered like i scored a beautiful goal in CL finals, luttle moments like that makes it worth it 😂
Bro the podcast is talking about elite players not everyone takes it as serious. You are required to go to practice and attend games regular workers are monitored way more. I ain't gon let them get away saying NBA is harder than blue collar jobs
Not to mention the added stress of providing for a family when they don't have to worry about that. Draymonds point of stress is valid but it skips over everyone's regular life
@@queloqjohnny4839But Dray did state that he would not trade it for anything in the world. Two things can be true at once...being a high level athlete comes with the bs, stress, pressure, procedures that can make the job suck AND they can understand that they are living a pretty privileged life.🤷🏾
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
That is a terrible lesson. The vast majority of people don't have the luxury of doing something they love, or even something they're great at. Most people just do a job because they have to.
@@kb5509I agree my bro im 23 and I'm a pro bball player in Zimbabwe and it's a hobby basically ain't no money in it but I love the game and I miss practice for work I miss games for work it's actually tough but we move
facts i needed to hear this today
Buddy you understand that 99% of the world doesn't work in something they "LOVE" and a lot of those who do, end up losing the love for that field because it became a job.
You are viewing the world through inexperienced lenses.
@@kb5509 that’s why he said “anything else will lead to depression”
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
That interview was funny, Klay is a character
I knew someone who worked with a lot of famous people in the entrainment industry, he said for most of them all they want to do is be treated like they’re normal people, not worship the ground they walk on or draw attention to their fame
@@CoutureThug for sure is, he's hilarious 😂
@gnomechomsky2524 that makes sense but if I listened to a singer's/rappers song that got me through depression/sad times etc, I would fanboy a bit when I would see them. Just my opinion but I get it from both sides
@@gnomechomsky2524that's true, Leonardo DiCaprio hates the attention he gets wherever he goes and tries much as possible to be incognito.
It's same for any successful person, they prefer normal than 24/7 adulation.
This podcast is constantly putting out great insightful content.
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Announcer: how does it feel to be a champion?
Jokic: It’s good. It’s good. Job is done we can go home now
this interview made me really understand why jokic, was the way he was, during the finals
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Media: are you ready for a parade..
Jokic:…. nnnnnooooo!
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
Well said
The paychecks and lifestyle does ease the stress a little, until all the hanger-ons and family members wanting their share comes into the picture.
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"
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 👍
I agree with Dray. I used to be professional overseas and its tough hooping and training everyday.
you aint no player overseas lmao. you got a leggo icespice and dora the explorer as your display picture
So apparently overseas pros can’t have funny profile pictures
@@PointlesslyNecessaryConvosthey cant not ice spice leggo lmao
Its also tough going to 9 to 5 for not millions and most likely not hundreds of thousands
@@PointlesslyNecessaryConvosthat funny to you? Lmao
Great content. Laid back. Makes me help me feel better understanding of how nba players think
Best nba podcast
This is literally applicable to any career ever
Yeah that whole “ you can’t handle the stress” is so out of touch.
Have they never heard of being a salesman?
@@mrdan523imagine if you had all that stress and were still in poverty 🤔 most don’t have to imagine because that’s their reality 😂
I won't mind stress if I was on 30m a year
Not really these guy literally play a game for living and make millions. Most jobs are actual work
If your job is described as "playing" then you should never brag about how much hard work goes into it and how all the plebs and peasants and peons of society couldn't handle the workload. "I play basketball." "I play music." "I play characters in movies." On the other hand you don't play boxing or combat sports, so those athletes can talk about hardship and I'll listen.
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.
Appreciate the question being asked and answered 🔥
shoutout to Dray for keeping it a buck. one of the few who aarent gonna give those canned NBA 2K responses that most of these players give in real life.
he is a bum . all he does is complain all the time
This is so well put. Work is work. Money ruins everything. But it can give a lot.
Completely disagree. There are far more stressful jobs than being an NBA superstar. “You couldn’t deal with the stress” of preparing for a basketball game?? 😂 These guys are so detached from reality…how do you think doctors, nurses, armed forces, firemen, police etc etc feel about their day to day work? What children. Would love to see someone like Charles Barkley shut this ‘pity me’ bullshit down…
@@CharlieCoops it’s not about pity. Calm down. Something can be bad and something can be worse. Why does someone having a hard job mean that another person has to enjoy every single day at work? They never asked for pity. But even an artist painting every day can love it, until they are being made to paint every day for a roof over their head. Then you do not do it for enjoyment, you crank it out to pay the bills. Bigger paycheck, is all. Don’t get so defensive
@@CharlieCoopsah yes, the typical "my job is harder than you so your stress is invalid" argument. Never gets old.
@@shamsielshahar120 and you know this guy doesn’t do any of those things listed
@@shamsielshahar120They’re professional bball players. What they do isn’t privilege compared to most jobs people have to take. The empathy runs dry when those people don’t like to hear others complain who have it infinitely easier than them
Crazy how we went from KAT lie the whole podcast to the most insightful conversations with players like Dray
as a minnesota fan, watching that podcast confirmed I wanted KAT to be traded
@@jacobhouts8713KAT's value is down. You can trade him but you wont get championship pieces
That episode was crazy 😂 😏
@@dumbassdude8372 a non champioship piece for another non championship piece in kat? Sounds like a deal for the wolves
@@dumbassdude8372Some team should sign some guy in hospice for $42M for one year and trade him for Kat. As a wolves fan, I'd be thrilled about that trade.
Very fair points. This is a question I wish I could hear Kobe’s answer and perspective on
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.
Facts
@@kingsoindabuildin8036 Facts? If normal stuff is stressful then they shouldn't be there. That's the fun and the love of the game. You don't play it to be famous or to watch others wallets.
You play because you love it, right? All the other things then fall into place.
Those participation trophy kids are grown up now.
@amf-v1093 No, if you want to play basketball because you love it then you play at the park or the local YMCA . The NBA is a job. People do it for money.
@@kingsoindabuildin8036 You know that it's a lot of work going into it, right? Sounds like a mighty excuse for the "world's greatest athletes". No different than the lawyer, cop, student, teacher, plumber...etc. Most jobs are a job, my guy. I thought I was conversing with an adult.
@@amf-v1093 Stop it man. Nobody is saying other people's jobs arent difficult but lets not act, money aside, proffessional athletes deal with pressures we know nothing about. Most of us just go through life doing good enough at whatever we are doing. But you dont get to the Nba or any top of the sport just doing good enough. And again all we see is the final product, nobody guaranteed any of them that their work will pay off.
There's a very small group of people in the League who truly LOVE basketball, and the fact that it's their job. It's pretty obvious who they are too.
KD, Bron, and Kyrie come to mind. They always talk ball and even Kyrie took care of some WNBA players
exactly people dont realize some players are just using basketball as a living and there's nothin wrong with that
@that_dudemr1286 Charles Barkley once said that guys worked their asses off just to stay in the league. One of them said we'll this is all I know so I'm gonna try for as long as I can
@@seize3 I agree with that. Even if you do the most work and be the most loyal an organization will turn on you and fans will turn on you. A perfect example is Dame to me. I can’t believe the heat he’s gettin
@@that_dudemr1286he’s getting heat because for the last three seasons he’s acted like he’s wanted to leave by having his agent mention leaving then publicly would disavow the statements. His love of the “grind” was fraudulent. He wanted to leave and should’ve stood on it years ago
I dig PG to the fullest. He's a real one. Draymond grew on me over the years. I respect them both.💯💪🏾
Everyone used to hate Pat Bev soon he start doing podcasts everyone his fan now lol. It's weird how podcasts can change people's views.
@@zayteer1657 Cause we're getting a different version than the competitive athlete.
@@Surfy- In my opinion. It's mostly being caught up in a few moments. I didn't like when Draymond hit LBJ in his nuts. I thought that was dirty and punching a teammate unconscious. Then I see Draymond and LBJ are best friends and Poole ask for those problems with Draymond I eventually found out. So all is forgiven.
Same here.
The balance between PG and Draymond. It's cool and They could just do the show together.
I played at semi-pro level in Europe. And I completely agree with Draymond. Gamedays are super stressful. The anxiety, the anticipation, etc….
Did you make 20 million plus a year?
@@Miguel.Garcia Why is that relevant?
very good to have draymond and talk about this subject. Very very good content
Pg mentioned being efficient, I feel that. I'm a heavy truck repair technician and my pay is based on efficiency. It's not flat rate for those who understand what that is, I still get an hourly rate with a bonus at the end of every month. The bonus is based on efficiency. Somedays I don't get to work in the heated shop in the winter and sometimes in the summer even a fan can't cool you down while in the shop. Work is work, no matter what you do. Being famous throws a wrench in it I'm sure, but at the end of the day they've set their families up for generations. I hope I can leave a little something for my kids when I pass. You bet your ass though, if I could ball like these guys, I'd be happily enjoying the nba as well. I just hope players don't forget where they came from or what their lives might look like if they weren't blessed with talent. I love how charles barkley always gives props to us blue collared folks. He's the only nba person that I can think of that does it on consistent basis. I wish Ja would see how lucky he is and what he's got. He's extremely talented but he's trying to throw it all away. I'm all in favor for the second amendment but different jobs have different requirements and rules that must be upheld, or you lose said job. Look at Carmelo Anthony's young life, dude had it rough but used basketball as a way to get out of it and away from it. PG and draymond seem like real down to earth dudes though. Lovin the PG podcast lately
I'm glad Draymond put it out the way he did. So many will never really understand.
I can agree even as a firmware engineer. Doing it for fun, as a hobby is one thing; but doing it for a job?... That takes the joy away from it.
For me is teaching. I find it very easy to communicate, to explain English to my students in the school I teach. But by the middle of the week I'm already tired of explaining, talking, correcting text compositions and tests. Now imagine training from 8am to 8pm and then playing for real for 82 games to have a chance to play more games. Oof 😢
I think many people who do jobs they truly love can definitely relate to this, especially in highly specialized fields, not just sports. Definitely relatable. I hate the paperwork and bs surrounding my job but once I'm doing it, it feels like the reward for the other work.
Paul George and Draymond Green have great chemistry 🧪
I think the nature of humans is to think the grass is always greener. This tends to breed discontent for your occupation as we focus on the negatives and take the positives for granted. Being in thr NBA has some amazing positives. Money, fame, travel, exclusive access, etc. All the things they are complaining about are part of being a professional. And any occupation at a high level is going to require time, commitment, studying and sacrifice.
I dont think they are discontent. I think they are just recognizing the realities that come with the glamour. Draymond even said, he wouldn't trade this job. All of these guys could retire right now if they really want to.....So they aren't discontent. It is just less fun having to constantly prove yourself day in and day put and being under a microscope. Also, know matter who well you do millions people going to want you to better. Jokic for example, is a two time MVP, finals MVP and the 41st pick. People still talking trash once he won the MVPs. Now that he has the 'ship he is now having people say well he isnt an all time top 5 center. His fans are expecting another 'ship next year and will be disappointed with anything less. That's alot of pressure and can take the fun away from something when a person is getting criticized even when being elite.
This podcast is actually good. I'm impressed lol
It's the genuine truth for every job!
What he said at the end can really be life changing. Having a schedule/having good habits can really make even a really dumb or untalented person be really successful in life.
Love this topic..and I understand it...obviously I never made it to the nba..but playing overseas..definitely man was a trip...some of the best moments of my life..but it's a grind...it's like having 2 jobs...you got skill work in tje morning..then full practice...then more skill work after practice...then later on..conditioning..possibly weight training...then after that it's film study...but unlike the nba..was not traveling in style...more like old Chevy ASTRO vans....alot of the times I was In the jungle...some places were hostile and crazy as hell...but it was the best...but yes if your committed it's definitely a grind...
why...u...talk...like....this....
Where did you play at bro?
@@SugarBlood15 little bit in Spain...then also dominan republic
Like Dennis Rodman said “Anybody can play the game, it’s just the bullshit they pay you for”.
I love hearing about the day to day routine/grind behind the scenes of nba life. People have no idea how hard it is.
This is dope🔥🔥Thank y’all for the amazing content 🙏🏽
they say dont make your hobbies your career. it never feels the same once you HAVE to do your hobbies. It's nice however to say "if i had to do something, I'm glad it's this", then make millions on top of it. could be doing something you actually hate to do and pays the bare minimum to survive.
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People were legit hating on Jokić and saying he is “faking” the persona of not having crazy reactions after winning the chip. They really dont understand of how down to earth Jokić is, he was very happy of course he was, but if y’all expected him to cry and roll over for winning the NBA championship y’all were dead wrong. He puts family first beyond anything and its how we Serbs and Balkan people in general are. Family values are something we take pride in, maybe someone else from the Balkans would be more ecstatic than Jokić because he’s more of a mellow guy in itself but at the end of the day i dont know how y’all can just expect them to cry their shit out like Lebron and Jordan did and when they dont do that call them fake and hate on them for having a realistic outlook on life. Wow family matters to him more than basketball does, how dare he! Smh
Druže, femicid u Srbiji na granici neverovatnog - o kakvoj "porodici na prvom mestu" govoriš? Čak se i Jokićeva braća ponašaju ko divljaci. Ne mislim da Jokić glumi, ali takvo ponašanje je svojstveno njemu samom i ne bi ga trebalo poistovećivati sa ostatkom zemlje. Malo ko je skroman, malo ko nije alav i bahat.
Exactly. Plus, why would I need jokic to say “everything is possible” or cry his eyes out, when he is putting monster numbers end EFFORT.
@rickyricardo2006 because he's your great white hope
I belong to the percentage of people that think you shouldn't make your passion your job because eventually you will grow to dislike it. So for me, I have a day job and play the sport that I love recreationally. I love basketball!
Most people can't afford to pursue their passion so there's that...Most want stability in their lives so they do jobs that they are good at. Not hobbies they enjoy. I truly think pro athletes are the same. If the NBA salaries were a lot lower -- how many of them truly will 'make it' their passion?
The fact they are complaining about being rich and famous is laughable. An now I see y some people don't support sports and call them "spoiled athletes"
Why did I think of Ben Simmons after listening to this?! 😂 Really hope he will find back his love for Basketball,
I couldn’t deal with the stress of a game day? You severely understand how much stress I’m constantly under.
Love these 7 8 minute clips easy digestible
Pg might just have made my favorite podcast
I work in customer service and this is the lowest (I feel) when it comes to a job. I wish I was 6’6 and get to play ball everyday 😭
That's the thing I hate. Dealing with customers.
Respect and thank you for the honesty.
Players also have to worry about being disrespected and thrown out like a piece of trash. It happens in every industry, but in basketball...whew! Some players end up being "what ifs" after all the work they done put in over the years. I fight for Mr. Penny Hardaway all the time, but he's constantly written off as a "what if." Anyhow, folks on the outside do not understand the grueling schedule and discipline that you must have in order to make things work. These agencies are always looking & booking ahead so get in the game and do the best you can. Oh, and be ready for the comparisons. They're gonna compare you to three players.
Loving the content PG! Hope ur have a great season with the clippers. I know u and kawhi gunna bring ur A game!
I understand what they’re saying to some extent…but some ppl put in as many hrs as they do, if not more, as there is no off season in a lot of jobs, and they do not get to retire around 38 yrs old. They also deal with the same sort of politics etc. and make close to minimum wage. They also don’t get to play sports/workout because they are too busy or can’t risk getting injured etc.
Another Great vid P
Honeslty what they're saying is true for any job, except normal people don't make millions doing it. Any job in business, tech, law, medicine, etc. is filled with stressed overworked people juggling all kinds of tasks to appease shareholders and meet deadlines.
Facts
Yeah they too far removed from regular life to make them understand.
Other jobs don't require u to be in insane fukin shape most of the time, year after year.Otherwise we would never have fat,out of shape doctors, scientists, etc.Most people don't want to suffer being in shape ,vomiting running spints an so on
Playing a game for living can’t be more stressful than someone with a regular job living pay check to pay check
Sorry but no. It is not the same as being an ELITE athlete. You have to put in everything just to GET to that level and then to maintain being there.
Great insight on how playing in the NBA is a job that’s not fun almost of the time. Everybody not meant for it. It doesn’t mean ppl can’t do it. If we are out in a position for the opportunity we can show up. We just not all talented for specific roles like playing in the NBA bc of height, basketball IQ, & the luck it takes to get in the nba… getting in the nba is a harder job than staying in for most ppl lol
They get pay millions to play a game for a hour.
watching this from a 9-5 perspective 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
these are life lessons yo
I like the co host,cool af. And ask good questions
Can’t hate your job and say that you wouldn’t trade it for another one
They just think they philosophers because they have a filthy amount of money its a joke
Love Dray but clearly he never had a regular job…he just described basically every job and say “you couldn’t handle it” 😂
I am glad they are being honest about this, and telling it from their perspective. I still would take your job over mine. I got a job that pays $75,000 a year, and if I mess up or not on top of my game, we lose money, while policies and the politics of my job keeps changing. Literally we just had a rule change the other day, no discussion or debate, it just changed. And I got to remember that because the company I work for doesn't want to write down that rule change.
Love they are honest!
One of the reasons why I like and respect Draymond Green.
“I could play in the NBA” saying the people who can’t even do a full court run baseline to baseline. It’s still a job. So u get what they saying.
very honest discussion, respect
Good real conversation. I love working in power plants. Been doing it for 30 years. But I HATE the 12 hour rotating shift!!!!!
"ITS WORK!!!" AGREE!
Fantastic question and segment
It’s crazy Kyrie speaks on this all the time!
These guys are describing every regular-ass job in the world just plus some basketball and tens of millions of dollars. It's super cringe listening to them complain. "You have to live right and be up at 8am". Wow. So unique lol
Where’s Dallas tho? But on a positive note, Jackie is becoming a better interviewer while still keeping it light. PG’s pod is actually very legit 💯
Dray has a gift for putting the fans in the mindset of players and expressing the psychology of basketball everybody thinks being in the league is easy if it was everyone would make it.
It also requires being 6'8'', that's not exactly the product of hard work.
Facts I like draymonds answer
i agree everyone hate they job whatever they tell you its just a question of does the payment on a job go beyond the hard parts of the job and in the basketball they sure do
Paul George has 2 jobs then: playing in the NBA & rehabilitating in the NBA.. technically 3, podcasting away from the NBA. Playoff P is him!
Nick Diaz paraphrasing: you have to hate it to love it
I'm sooo blessed. I looooove what I do. I love my job
That’s everybody you just get to enjoy the best things in life doing it
I know a lot of people will say “if I was getting paid that much to play a sport, I would never hate it.” Without understanding that they probably love the idea of playing ball everyday.
Of course because your getting paid millions of dollars! That’s different from playing basketball for free
They come off as whiners. All the BS they talk about, happens in a corporate job as well. The difference, they get guaranteed contract that exceeds lifetime salary or a corporate person.
@@DanScottOTH Draymond literally said that. Not that it matters, because you probably weren’t going to listen to what they had to say anyway
@@DanScottOTHcorporate jobs for the most part come with anonymity. For example, you don’t have millions of people making judgements of your character based on how well you do your job.
@@gkd992 I do a corporate job and trust me it’s not difficult at all. You don’t have to work that hard to get where you wanna go more time than not. Problem is that people compare pick up with your friends to an nba game and it leads to a lot of people missing the point
People saying it's not a job are having a bad take. You have a contract with demands and things need to be done. Literally a job it's just a dream job. It's like saying you love science and it's your passion so being a scientist is nor a job 🤨 their job is entertainment.
It's a job...You are expected to show up at a certain time and leave at a certain time. You just don't show up for games.
@@hoanpham4545 exactly.
I think Draymond sound crazy saying you can’t handle the stress of a game day. Regular people have just as much stress if not more, without the incentive of getting millions of dollars monthly. I know money isn’t everything, but I’d rather have their stress than mine.
It's stress if you're not used to it. Just like NBA guys will not function in normal jobs because they are used to those stress.
I used to think being famous would be the coolest thing ever but nowadays that I’m starting to get old you realize there’s no such thing as having privacy. Imagine being Lebron James or Cristiano Ronaldo, you have all the money of the world but you can’t go to buy a fxckin Starbucks coffee because everyone will lose their minds and start annoying you.
Y’all should talk about pg’s and roy hibberts fishing trip😂
Having an NBA job is like one of the best in the world, you're flying first class and staying in 5 star hotels when you travel.
You have a very long summer off, you make 100's of millions of dollars, even lower level guys nowadays will clock out 100mil due to expansion of the game.
The hard part is just upkeeping your body, but even then Draymond pretending like it's that hard "You can't make it to the game".
You're coddled by top level medical staff to make sure your body is always on par, you have parties of people looking out for your best interest because of just being an NBA player.
Don't give me that shit where he's saying "You won't make it to the game", average people work harder than NBA players, and it's not even close. 2 hour game times and working out at the gym and getting "therapy", that shits easy money.
NBA players are in the top %1 of their sport. If you don’t understand how much work they’ve put in to better than millions of other players you don’t want understand them as people
Its an interesting conversation. Most ppl even if they love their job dont love 100 percent of their job. A doctor may love treating patients but hate all the paper work. A programmer may live to code but hate documentation and meetings. So I think that's where the convo gets a bit skewed, cuz Draymond keeps saying i hate it. Tbh, i think he says these type of things to sound eclectic, respectfully. Also as much as they dance around it and don't call it out, i think how u get compensated for ur job impacts how u feel or approach it. Just thinking aloud, maybe until it becomes ur normal. If u pay me 100 bucks to mow ur lawn, just the pressure and calculating how many lawns I need to cut to support my family would impact how i feel about it tbh. Those with integrity and honor would disagree . Nevertheless if im making 10k to cut ur lawn, idk how that doesn't impact how i feel about it. Both scenarios have pressure to perform, just one is getting paid 100x the money. Also on top of the financial security, i know im getting the best equipment and doing it alongside some of the best ppl in my profession. Its just not comparable to most jobs. Then bro said u can't make it to game day. Lol.
i like the way they think the ONLY problem i have is the way they way they say “you can’t handle the stress” as if there’s not fields that are way more stressful when you’re preparing to have to be your best or your life is over such as Military, Police, Fire Fighters , Pilots , Pathologist , Engineers , Mechanics , etc. all these fields one mistake your life could be over in the blink of an eye. If they screw up a few nights and get benched they’ll still get paid ; if they get cut they have years of money they’ve made over the contracts they signed to still take care their family with the idea that they invested correctly ! still much respect to the profession of basketball though !
Jokic is the truth! =) he rather chills with fam and his life stock
Super real by Draymond. Everyone hates their job whether it’s 100 mill or 100k or 30k
He’s definitely taking it for granted by saying he HATES his job but he wouldn’t trade it . Anyone that wouldn’t trade their job for another doesn’t hate their job .
If you are getting paid 5 million a year after tax and your job is shit and you have family to feed you will stick to that Job even if you are being offered a Job that you absolutely love to bits for 200 Thousand a year. So he is not taking it for granted.
I love that these two players talked about the reality of playing in the league, as fans we only see them on the court and think that they live in a fantasy world free of the everyday problems people that aren't entertainers face but that is FAR from the truth
As someone who works 60+ hours a week, y’all sound ridiculous 🤣. “I need to eat healthy, workout, and go through treatment to play a sport I love and make millions of dollars and have an entire summer off..” I do all that just to be in shape and work a regular ass job. Privileged asf. “I need to stay I shape in off season.” Some people work so much that they don’t even have time to workout and stay in shape smfh
I hear so many players with long careers who say they take the entire offseason off and get ready during the regular season. I also hear players talking about how most players don’t work hard but get by on talent. Privileged ass job. Do not even try to compare to a life of most people, which for a lot of people genetics doesn’t give them the chance to even do what you do
These guys obviously never worked a 9-5 making $40k a year. I would have 0 complaints to get paid for hooping. But, I understand the point they're making.
I think what they failed to mention is, they can play for one year and they would be settled for life. I think we can all do something we hate for one year if it means being settled for life. I dig both players and respect the amazing level of performance that they put day in day out but nothing can explain the absurdity of financial compensations in the world of professional sports.
Yeah not really.. the more money u make the more expenses go up & lifestyle changes.. it’s so many that go broke, 1 year is nothing
@@69Justinmeans I understand that Lifestyle inflation can happen. But I think if you go into it knowing that you will only play for one year, you will manage your Finances better and surround yourself with the right people.
Nah it took years of work to get to that pay day
The difference between them and the average person is these guys play a game for living. When most people go to work they’re not playing a game and scoring points. Most of these nba players never actually had a job growing up. I’m sure a person working 12 hour shifts would rather play a sport and make millions
@@ajjelbilel2173 knowing and doing are two different things, 70% of lottery winners go broke
I think it’s big difference in between not liking your job and not being grateful. Most Americans are forced to work harder for literally 1/10000 of their pay. Most ball players wouldn’t do it if the money wasn’t there. So they are being paid adequately. But yea I agree nobody actually likes to work no matter how much you make. But it is a little cringe hearing someone who makes 100s of millions say they don’t like their job especially when I know people who make 30k a year and getting slaved
A job is a job whether you like it or not
-- Draymond is 90% right.
However, these 2 are getting paid $25M plus million. They are both won the genetically lottery to becoming 6'7-6'9. They worked hard to get into the NBA AND STAY in the NBA. There is a grind but there ONE year salary is life changing money.
But type casting a majority of fans that they "cannot" do what they do is disingenuous. However, I think it came out wrong. Regardless, if I was a FOOT taller, you'd best believe I'd be grinding to get into the NBA. Working 80 hours/s week in restaurants, roof tops, and hospitals is way more dangerous than being an NBA player.
@jlui21 yea exactly that's why dray said he doesn't take it for granted I mean they know that but you gotta respect the work that goes into it as well but they've had the privilege to get paid to do something they love and very well paid at that. That's why I hate players that load manage and have an excuse for it and make it sound like they're going to die if they play more than 80 games
EXACTLY.
@@vincentvega9747 Players load manage so they can get into the playoffs healthy. The Nuggets just did that towards the end of March because they already had the 1st seed and didn't want someone like Murray getting injured like he did two years ago. And guess what? They were rewarded with a ring. I'm not trying to see my team give up their playoff run because they went too hard in the regular season
@cottonmather8146 ok that's fine in March if your starting to rest a bit that's fine but to load manage a whole year is different
My cousin was an Olympic gymnast. She would always tell me that she loved the days she competed, but hated everything else.
jackie really rockin the no mustache with beard boy out here looking like a puerto rican lmaooo
Glazing in the comments, they’re famous multimillionaires who get pampered because of this “job”. They do take it for granted. Yes they worked hard to stay at that level, but they get paid more than anyone. To do what they love. Travel is a downside? They fly beyond first class and eat amazing food constantly. Mansions, cars, girls, influence, more money than any generation, the list goes on. Life is hard for everyone, but somehow if I got paid that well, and famous, and respected and adored by entire cities of people, I wouldn’t hate it.
Podcasts like this is why ESPN firing everyone. We rather watch this than Max Kellerman
Loved how paul goerge worderd that. Theres aspects they dont like but the basketball they will always love. Im sure if draymond worked a everyday job he wpuldnt be saying he hates his job. Hating certain aspects and hating what you do are completely different things.
That's why he's the best player in the league and should been mvp too