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Steiny and Guru are joined by former Warriors fan favorite and current executive Zaza Pachulia to chat about the current Warriors team, the move for Jimmy Butler and more! Live from Splash in Thrive City!
1-24 Zaza Pachulia joins Papa & Silver to discuss what similarities he sees in Quinten Post and his own gameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1-24 Zaza Pachulia joins Papa & Silver to discuss what similarities he sees in Quinten Post and his own gameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
0:00 Intro 1:27 Ross introduces tonight's special guest Zaza Pachulia 4:07 Drafted in 2003, a lot of international big men at the time were considered soft entering the NBA, but not Zaza! 7:18 Coming into the league at 19 years old, what were the biggest challenges he faced as a rookie? 9:46 Was there any kind of language barrier for Zaza at the start of his career? 12:52 Has Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze asked for him for advice throughout his young career in the NBA? 16:11 Being from the same NBA Draft class as LeBron James, Zaza provides his thoughts on how LeBron James continues to impress 19:48 Zaza reflects on the 2008 Hawks/Celtics Playoff Series & his battle with Kevin Garnett 26:31 Zaza shares some stories on his former teammate & close friend Al Horford 29:01 Zaza on what he remembers from his 2015-2016 season with the Mavericks when he nearly made the NBA All-Star team 33:01 Was the Golden State Warriors Dynasty Team is the best NBA team ever? 40:21 The unfortunate Kawhi Leonard closeout became known as “The Zaza Rule” does it bother him that an NBA rule is named after him? 43:07 Being close friends with Klay Thompson, Zaza talks about him joining the Mavericks & his recent return to the Bay for the first time 46:38 Zaza shares some memories out at sea with Captain Klay 48:31 Word Association with Zaza! 48:47 Draymond Green 51:22 Steve Kerr 55:56 Giannis Antetokounmpo 57:49 Dirk Nowitzki 59:48 Stephen Curry 1:03:36 Zaza shares a special message to his fellow Georgians
Tolbert & Copes Hour 2: NBA Grab Bag, Mychal Thompson, and Zaza PachuliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Golden State Warrior from 2016-2018 and current Warriors Basketball Operations Consultant Zaza Pachulia joins Tolbert & Copes to share an unlikely story from the day before Klay Thompson scored 60 points in 2016See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Golden State Warrior from 2016-2018 and current Warriors Basketball Operations Consultant Zaza Pachulia joins Tolbert & Copes to share an unlikely story from the day before Klay Thompson scored 60 points in 2016See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tolbert & Copes Hour 2: NBA Grab Bag, Mychal Thompson, and Zaza PachuliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Klays best friend from his days winning titles for the Dubs and former special assistant in the Warriors front office Zaza Pachulia joins The Roast to share his favorite memories of Klay Thompson.
Bonta and Shasky are joined by Dorrell Wright, Festus Ezeli, and Zaza Pachulia to discuss Klay Day.
I've been really fortunate to spend time with some of the best athletes in the world, whether it's through my podcast or whether it's through other relationships I've had in my life, I've gotten to be inside certain circles that put me in spaces with professional athletes. I also had a sport psychology practice where I worked with a number of professional athletes. One of my favorite athletes that I've ever interacted with is today's guest. Zaza Pachulia is just an amazing human. He's likeable, he's thoughtful, he's curious, he's caring; he is the type of person that you just want to be around. He was an amazing teammate; I think if you asked players that played with Zaza, that's how they would describe him: a great teammate who would do whatever it took to help the team win, including some of the not so glamorous aspects like playing defense and setting screens and helping out on the boards; he was an amazing offensive rebounder. As I think about today's conversation, it actually has less to do with Zaza's 16 years and over 1000 games that he played in the NBA, and more to do with his mindset and his curiosity and his desire to learn, grow, develop, be vulnerable, be willing to change, be willing to evolve, be willing to grow. At the core, that's as much who Zaza is as winning 2 championship rings with the Golden State Warriors. And make no mistake, he's also a competitor. He cares deeply about winning and being the best version of him that he can be when it comes to parenting, when it comes to mentoring, and when it comes to playing a game. Zaza had a number of amazing insights during our conversation. Some of them include: “Every human being has a turning point in their lives” (6:15). “Every day is a battle” (9:20). “[Your kids] have to have goals, have to have dreams, and how can we, as parents, make sure that every day they wake up they're inspired” (11:15). “Give your best, give 100% every single day” (13:35). “We all have different journeys. Every successful person has different paths to success” (15:35). “When I retired from basketball, I had to work on myself because I was preparing to live a different kind of life” (21:45). “It's not only about what I tell [my kids]. It's not authentic if I tell them to be happy but I'm miserable” (22:55). “Kids observe everything” (25:55). “Lead [your kids] by example” (26:35). “I was lucky to have coaches who cared a lot” (27:40). “It's not about what outsiders think. It's about what we think as a group, as a family” (31:30). “Control whatever is in your hands” (36:25). “I believe in consistency and I believe in authenticity. You have to be who you are” (38:50). “I am who I am, but I am the same person every day” (39:05). “In everybody's journey, decisions are such an important part” (46:45). “Basketball helped me bring [my curiosity] into my real life” (53:15). “You're never going to get time back” (1:00:45). “Curiosity led me to reading and hearing the stories of amazing people” (1:01:00). “Basketball has always been priority number one” (1:02:40). “I gave everything to basketball and basketball gave lots of things back to me” (1:02:55). Additionally, you can find out more about the Zaza Pachulia Basketball Academy here. Thank you so much to Zaza for coming on the podcast! I wrote a book called “Shift Your Mind” that was released in October of 2020, and you can order it on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Additionally, I have launched a company called Strong Skills, and I encourage you to check out our new website https://www.strongskills.co/. If you liked this episode and/or any others, please follow me on Twitter: @brianlevenson or Instagram: @Intentional_Performers. Thanks for listening.
Former Warrior & current front office consultant Zaza Pachulia joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland to discuss Trayce Jackson Davis' performance in the big win over the Bucks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Warrior & current front office consultant Zaza Pachulia joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland to discuss Trayce Jackson Davis' performance in the big win over the Bucks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3-7 Tolbert & Copes Hour 1: Warriors Win of the Year vs Bucks, More Confident in Team? Zaza Pachulia joins the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3-7 Tolbert & Copes Hour 1: Warriors Win of the Year vs Bucks, More Confident in Team? Zaza Pachulia joins the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Dickinson returned to the KNBR airwaves as the Warriors win their 5th straight game. On a night when eight different players scored in double figures, it was a huge night for Klay Thompson, who finished with 26 points on 11-19 shooting. His fellow Splash Brother Stephen Curry caught fire in the 4th quarter, drilling five of his seven three pointers, and the Warriors defeated the Jazz 129-107 on a night without their head coach present. Steve Kerr, along with Mike Dunleavy Jr., Chris DeMarco, Ron Adams, Zaza Pachulia, and Rick Celebrini, traveled to Serbia for the memorial service of Dejan Milojevic. The Warriors return to Chase Center on Wednesday to face the Los Angeles Clippers who sit 3rd in the Western Conference with a 35-17 record.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Dickinson returned to the KNBR airwaves as the Warriors win their 5th straight game. On a night when eight different players scored in double figures, it was a huge night for Klay Thompson, who finished with 26 points on 11-19 shooting. His fellow Splash Brother Stephen Curry caught fire in the 4th quarter, drilling five of his seven three pointers, and the Warriors defeated the Jazz 129-107 on a night without their head coach present. Steve Kerr, along with Mike Dunleavy Jr., Chris DeMarco, Ron Adams, Zaza Pachulia, and Rick Celebrini, traveled to Serbia for the memorial service of Dejan Milojevic. The Warriors return to Chase Center on Wednesday to face the Los Angeles Clippers who sit 3rd in the Western Conference with a 35-17 record.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steiny and Guru are live at the Chase Center one day away from the season tip-off. Plus, 49ers play in Minnesota tonight on Monday Night Football, will the injuries be noticeable for Brock Purdy and the 49ers?
In this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata interviews Zaza Pachulia, a former professional basketball player and current executive at the Golden State Warriors. Zaza won two NBA championships with the Warriors and played over a thousand games in the NBA. He was born in Georgia and came to the US via Turkey, overcoming the enormous competition of traditional basketball-playing nations. He discusses his passion for basketball and shares how his love and commitment to the game, combined with his hard work, sacrifice, and self-discipline, helped him achieve success in an arena where talent alone is not enough. Pachulia also talks about the challenges he faced in maintaining relationships with friends and family while dedicating his life to basketball and how he achieved balance during the off-season. Zaza shares his early struggles in the league and how he focused on overcoming his weaknesses to become a top player. He emphasises the importance of acknowledging one's weaknesses, being open to learning, and seeking help. Zaza also talks about the support he received from his teammates, mentors and coaches. He gives examples of how veteran players mentored him and shared their knowledge and experience with him, and how his European older brother, Tony Kukoc, helped him navigate his early career. Zaza reflects on his struggles throughout his 16-year career, including the cultural shock and mental health challenges, and discusses how he addressed them through positivity, consistency, and with support. Andy and Zaza talk about the importance of being a role model, inspiring and motivating kids throughout his career, emphasising the impact that role models had on him when he was growing up. Mentoring young players, such as Yanis Antetokounmpo, and being a positive influence is an essential part of his post-basketball career. Zaza also highlights the importance of continuing to learn and grow, citing his own experiences studying at prestigious business schools in the US. He stresses the importance of being prepared for life after sports, as injury or unexpected circumstances can abruptly end a career; athletes need to have a plan B. Communication and connection within organisations has been important. Also, bridging business and sports departments and understanding the business side of the NBA. This episode highlights the importance of caring deeply about one's work, investing hours of hard work, sacrifice, and self-discipline, and achieving balance in life to succeed professionally and personally. Listen to this episode to learn more from Zaza and his journey to success! Connect with Andy Lopata Website Connect With Zaza Pachulia LinkedIn
What questions do the Warriors need to ask themselves before Game 2? Steiny & Guru answer them in our final hour. Plus, Zaza Pachulia stops by for the Executive Show!
Steiny & Guru chat with Zaza Pachulia about where he sees the Warriors improving from the Game 1 loss against the Lakers.
Steiny & Guru talk with Zaza Pachulia on The Executive Show about Draymond's suspension, Jonathan Kuminga's growing role for Game 3, and how the Warriors can STILL win this series.
On today's 4-13-23 Thursday show: A sad update to our parking lot pigeon, a giant food fight broke out at a MLB stadium, a guy spent 170k to get 5 inches taller, an influencer declares this summer to be "fupalicious", there is a ton of bacteria on your makeup brushes, a woman says she heard fast food workers getting busy on the drive thru intercom, an elderly bank robber writes a nice note to the teller, the Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz fight is official, Zaza Pachulia from the Warriors joins the show to bring a nice gift to help honor JV's legacy, and so much more!
Zaza Pachulia joins Murph and Mac LIVE in studio to preview the Warriors first ever playoff matchup with the Sacramento Kings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Golden State Warriors Center, Champion, and current basketball operations consultant for the team, Zaza Pachulia joins the program to preview the teams upcoming playoff run.
Steiny & Guru wrap up today's show with two guests: Warriors front office member Zaza Pachulia & Audacy MLB insider Jon Heyman. Enjoy!
The Executive Show with Zaza Pachulia joins Steiny & Guru to discuss Jonathan Kuminga's progression and why tonight's game against Luka Doncic & Dallas is MONUMENTAL for Golden State.
The Executive Show with Zaza Pachulia joins Steiny & Guru to address the road struggles and why there could be a disconnect between the veterans and the young guys.
Steiny & Guru continue on their discussion about who is at fault with these season's roller coaster. Does Steve Kerr play a role? And why did Draymond Green give up on a play last night in OKC? Plus, Zaza Pachulia stops by to explain where his former teammates still have life.
Zaza Pachulia joins Steiny and Guru for this weeks Executive Show to discuss Warriors back half stretch. Plus, injury updates and what the Warriors need to do to be above .500.
Steiny and Guru discuss Warriors coming out of the break as they have Zaza Pachulia on the Executive Show. Plus, how much impact has Tiger Woods has on the Golf?
Zaza Pachulia joins Steiny and Evan for the weekly Executive Show to discuss the upcoming trade deadline. Plus, He gives wise words to Wiseman about his future.
Steiny and Evan continue their Warriors discussion with the Trade Deadline looming. Plus, Zaza Pachulia stops by the show to give his insight on potential moves and injury updates.
Zaza Pachulia breaks down Klay Thompson's latest 40-point game with Murph and Mac.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zaza Pachulia breaks down Klay Thompson's latest 40-point game with Murph and Mac.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode, we were featured on Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan's Twitter LIVE: "https://t.co/s2E75RxUBz" / Twitter to talk about Domantas Sabonis and Lauri Markannen on the All-Star voting. We also talked about Cedi Osman, Zaza Pachulia ruining All-Star voting for the fans, and Morgan From Australia (@MorganFromAus) got her Patty Mills question in. Also a limited fake Stephen A Smith and Skip Bayless tweet, and a quick breakdown of that funny Jaren Jackson Jr Statpadding conspiracy from the weekend. Plus, in eulogizing the San Francisco 49ers, we finally get around to talking about how Brock Purdy and Trey Lance will coexist next season and beyond, and why Jimmy G will probably still end up the 49ers starter next season because he is never allowed to leave CKSAML Productions Subscribe to our new Podcast series. The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty on Apple Podcasts Part 1: The Greatest Dynasty in North American Pro Sports – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 2: Gregg Popovich – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 3: Kawhi Leonard – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 4: What Happened in 2018?? – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty | Podcast on Spotify Part 5: The Fall – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty | Podcast on Spotify This show is presented by BetOnline Sportsbook. Use Code “BLEAV” for a 50% bonus on your initial deposit
Warriors Executive Zaza Pachulia joins Steiny & Guru to talk about Bob Myers contract extension looming over the team and whether the Warriors can find consistency this season.
Zaza Pachulia joins Steiny and Guru for the weekly Executive Show to talk Warriors at the midway point in the season and the let down from last nights matchup against an undermanned Suns team.
Steiny and Guru welcome Zaza Pachulia for the weekly Executive Show to discuss Curry's return to the hardwood, and the struggles at the midway point heading into a 5-game road trip.
Warriors Executive Zaza Pachulia joins Steiny and Evan to talk about the Warriors upcoming home games. Will the guys get over .500 record? The growth of Wiseman and Kuminga. And what is the lowest seed the Warriors can be to win the title?
Zaza Pachulia joins The Executive Show to discuss the Golden State Warriors, their struggles on the road this season, and a fan getting ejected last night vs the Bucks.
Did signing Carlos Correa save the Giants' offseason? Then, Zaza Pachulia joins The Executive Show and share his thoughts on why the Warriors are struggling on the road. Plus, recapping the Dubs loss vs the Bucks last night.
The Executive Show with Zaza Pachulia returns this week on Steiny & Guru. What is it like to play with Stephen Curry? What transformation has Klay Thompson made? Tap in.
Steiny & Guru ask Zaza Pachulia where Klay, Curry, and Draymond are at and then ask their listeners the same. Do you think things are trending up? What's wrong with a close loss then?
Welcome to The Executive Show! Steiny & Guru chat with Zaza Pachulia about where Klay Thompson is at heading into a tough game against Phoenix. Plus, why is the system so tough for Warriors big men to fit in? Tap in!
Warriors basketball operations consultant Zaza Pachulia joins Willard and Dibs to chat about the team's offseason and internal excitement about the future.
Zaza Pachulia joins Murph and Mac to evaluate the Warriors schedule for the upcoming NBA season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zaza Pachulia joins Murph and Mac to evaluate the Warriors schedule for the upcoming NBA season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zaza Pachulia tells Murph and Mac that Boston fans' chants are inappropriate but generate a massive home-court advantage for the Celtics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zaza Pachulia tells Murph and Mac that Boston fans' chants are inappropriate but generate a massive home-court advantage for the Celtics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.