Mind the Game

The NBA Draft is this week and LeBron James and Steve Nash reflect on their own draft experiences. LeBron then talks about his mindset as a sure fire number one pick and shares his thoughts about this year’s prospective number one pick, Cooper Flagg. Finally, the guys talk through various rule changes such as the 4-point line and eliminating the charge. Thanks for watching Mind the Game and stay t...

We truly feel like we have the best fans in the world so on today’s episode of Mind the Game, LeBron James and Steve Nash took some time to answer some great fan questions. We cover a variety of topics like The Triangle offense going extinct, the best defenders LeBron and Steve have ever seen and what goes into making a truly great coach in the NBA. All that and more on a very special episode of M...

Welcome back to another episode of Mind The Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. The Finals are in full swing between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacer and we decided to dive into the narratives surrounding small markets in The Finals, what makes a superstar and more. Then LeBron dives into what it’s truly like to play in the NBA Finals with the increase in media and hype. And fina...

Welcome back to another episode of MInd the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. Today is Part 2 of our Luka Doncic interview where we get deep in the weeds about youth basketball. In our previous conversation we talked about Steve, LeBron and Luka's upbringing around the game and today we'll discuss what's working and what's not in youth basketball in America and around the world. From the comm...

The NBA Finals are upon us and Mind the Game is here to prep you with everything you need to know about the match-up between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. In this episode, LeBron James and Steve Nash talk about the futuristic defense of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the futuristic offense of Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. They break down h...

Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash is honored to welcome in, brand new member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic. In part 1 of our episode with Luka, we talk to him about his transition from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers and playing with his childhood idol, LeBron James. We also dig into how he fell in love with basketball in Slovenia and moving to Spain to play for Real Madri...

The Conference Finals are in full swing and we are starting to learn a lot from these 2025 NBA Playoff trends. In this episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash, the guys dive into these trends such as, the importance of role players like Alex Caruso and Aaron Nesmith. They also talk through the crazy 20+ point swings we’ve been seeing in these playoffs and the success of the under...

The modern NBA playmaker looks like a little of things in 2025. They can be a smaller guard like Jalen Brunson or a bigger center like Nikola Jokic. But it wasn't always like that. In the past, the scorer and the passer were two different positions assigned by specific NBA archetypes. In this episode of Mind the Game, we explore this evolution and the role LeBron James and other superstars played...

Welcome back to another episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. Today we’re diving into the divisive midrange shot. In a world of 3-pointers and lay-ups where does the midrange fit in and who should be taking them? From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to James Harden, we also dive into the midrange masters of the NBA and how the shot has evolved over time. Thanks for watching and listen...

Welcome back to a brand new episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. In this episode, LeBron takes us through the series between The Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves. They talk through the different play styles between the two teams, in-depth defensive strategies and the evolution of Anthony Edwards as a playmaker. LeBron also talks through his MCL injury and wha...

The NBA Playoffs have begun and Mind the Game is here to break down the different between regular season basketball and postseason basketball. In this episode, LeBron James and Steve Nash discuss the schemes and game planning that goes into playoff basketball and the general characteristics of a successful playoff team. They also talk adjustments, counter adjustments and what happens when a team i...

We’re back for Episode 3 of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash where we do a deep dive into how Steve Nash succeed in the NBA and ultimately changed the sport forever. We explore how his love of soccer and hockey allowed him to survive and innovate in the NBA — ultimately resulting in 2 MVP awards. We also dive into The Nash Dribble, the hesitations moves, the pull-up 3-pointer and of...

Welcome back to another episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. In this episode, we dive into something that we believe to be a crucial side of the game that isn’t discussed enough… the human body. We’re talking about preparation, recovery, strength and condition, diet and taking care of the mind. With LeBron playing at a high level at age 40, how does he approach the NBA calend...

Mind the Game is BACK with a brand new season to break down the game with LeBron James and a brand new co-host, 2X MVP and NBA legend, Steve Nash. In this episode, Steve talks to LeBron about what the word ‘success’ means to him at 40 years old and the lessons he hopes he’s passed on to the next generation of NBA greats. Then the conversation transitions to the new look Los Angeles Lakers and thei...

The NBA Finals are set. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington and the Dallas Mavericks will face Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis and the Boston Celtics and JJ Redick and LeBron James are here to break it all down in Episode 9 (dropping tomorrow). What advantages do the Mavs and the Celtics have and how can they exploit one another? Subscribe to Mind the Game with LeBron James a...

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Mind the Game podcast with JJ Redick and LeBron James. We have a fantastic show for you all today covering all things 2024 NBA Playoffs. First up, we discuss Bronny James going through the combine and the NBA draft process and what it's like for LeBron as a father. Then we dive into the NBA Playoffs - starting with a conversation around the MVPs of these playoffs - the...

Welcome to Episode 7 on Mind the Game with LeBron James and JJ Redick. This episode was recorded last week, shortly after LeBron and the Los Angeles Lakers first round series against Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and the Denver Nuggets. LeBron explains why he thinks he, Anthony Davis and the Lakers lost the series and what simply made the Nuggets the better team. He also opens up about...

Welcome to Episode 6 of Mind the Game with LeBron James and JJ Redick. This episode was recorded a few weeks and it's our favorite one yet. Here we discuss the evolution of shooting in the NBA and how it's completely changed the way basketball is played. First we discuss how purpose of the modern NBA offense is to put two on the ball and the best players at doing that (Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, J...

Welcome to Episode 5 of Mind the Game with LeBron James (The Los Angeles Lakers) and JJ Redick, where we talk all things NBA Playoffs and welcome in LeBron's high school coach, Keith Dambrot. Our full episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple and wherever you get your podcasts. First, we open with JJ's brief explanation of concepts like Icing, Top-Locking and Motion Offense. Then LeBron an...

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Mind the Game podcast hosted by JJ Redick and LeBron James. We first want to thank everyone who has watched, listened, commented, shared and provided feedback on the show. We are so grateful that people like it. Now let's get into Episode 4. First the guys take some time to discuss the growth of women's basketball, particularly in college with the rise of names like Cai...

Welcome to Episode 3 of Mind the Game with LeBron James and JJ Redick. In this episode, JJ and LeBron talk about adapting and evolving with the game of basketball. Each of them discuss lessons they learned in high school that helped shape the rest of their careers. Next the guys talk about college basketball and whether LeBron ever wishes he could've played in the NCAA tournament / March Madness....

Welcome to another episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and JJ Redick. We first want to thank everyone for watching and sharing the first episode and we're proud to share this next one with you all. Today we examine the hardest actions to guard in the NBA and the best ways to defend against these actions. The two main actions we focus on are the Golden State Warriors post splits and the way...

Presented by Uninterrupted and ThreeFourTwo Productions. Welcome to the first episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and JJ Redick. We are really excited to share this podcast where we examine and celebrate the game of basketball. In this first episode we ask ourselves a very simple question, "What makes a great basketball player?" That question launches us into discussions about the The Los L...

Don’t just play the game. Mind it. Presented by Uninterrupted and ThreeFourTwo Productions, Mind The Game is an entry into the heralded basketball minds of LeBron James and JJ Redick. The two sit down weekly to discuss the state of the game, dissect X’s and O’s, and wax poetic about the game they love.  Kick back with them as they uncork, unwind and invite you into a hoop conversation unlike any y...