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Lebron James
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Steve Nash
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Team Versatility
Mid-Range Shooting
Los Angeles Lakers
JJ Redick
Minnesota Timberwolves
Luka Doncic
Three-Point Shooting
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Mental Toughness
Eastern Conference Finals
Anthony Edwards
Nikola Jokic

Mind the Game is back for Season 3 — continuing to celebrate this beautiful game of basketball with two of the most hardworking and brilliant minds in the sport, LeBron James and 2X NBA MVP, Steve Nash. Season 3 carries forward the mission of exploring the X’s and O’s, breaking down game plays, strategy, and all the ways basketball continues to evolve into one of the most tactical sports on the pl... more

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Welcome back to Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. This week we are talking NBA Awards, specifically the MVP. First, Steve talks to LeBron about the chemistry between Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and the rest of the Lakers roster prior to ... more

We’ve got ourselves a very special episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash as we welcome in, member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves! In this episode, Austin takes us through his journey to becoming one of the best offensive... more

Welcome to another episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. In today’s conversation we’ll be talking about the rule changes over the years including the gather step, rip through and many others. Plus the guys talk about the difficul... more

Welcome to a very special episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash taped LIVE in Hollywood with special guest Timothée Chalamet. In this episode the guys hit a multitude of insightful topics including the similarities and differences... more

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Recent Guests

Austin Reaves
Avid basketball player sharing personal journey and insights into his NBA ascent
Los Angeles Lakers
Episode: The Austin Reaves Interview
Timothée Chalamet
Actor
Episode: Timothée Chalamet and LeBron James: Live from Hollywood, CA
Steve Nash
NBA legend and two-time MVP
Brooklyn Nets
Episode: Tyrese Haliburton on How He and the Pacers Changed the NBA
Kevin Durant
NBA player, considered one of the greatest scorers in basketball history
Brooklyn Nets
Episode: Kevin Durant: Part 1
Keith Dambrot
LeBron James's high school basketball coach
Duquesne University
Episode: The NBA Playoffs and Coach Keith Dambrot

Hosts

LeBron James
Lead host with a global profile in sports media, frequently contributing strategic and experiential basketball insights.
Steve Nash
Co-host with deep basketball IQ, offering tactical analysis and player development perspectives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • LeBron

    He is my sunshine

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    LeGoat James90$
    United States2 months ago
  • Fav Podcast

    Sooo good guys!!

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    5
    Sammys333
    United States3 months ago
  • Great to hear from LeBron, but Steve Nash is bad

    Hearing lebrons stories and how his mind works is super insightful. It’s something anyone a fan of basketball would love to listen to. The problem is Steve Nash. He adds nothing to the podcast and his chemistry with LeBron is non existent when you look at how great of a job jj reddick did. Nash needs to be replaced.

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    3
    Insidious fork
    United States4 months ago
  • Sound quality

    Love hearing these legends talk hoops.

    The sounds quality is so horrible that at full volume it’s also bad.

    It’s quiet and not balanced.

    Most people this on headphones or in the car.

    You actually can’t hear a bunch of

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    brandaz3000
    Australia5 months ago
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    Ryryyourguy
    Canada5 months ago

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Guests spark engaging discourse and provide deep tactical insights.
Listeners appreciate the candid conversations and cross-domain discussions with top athletes and guests.

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Timothée Chalamet and LeBron James: Live from Hollywood, CA
Q: How do you balance the ego with teamwork and the artistic side with the competitive drive?
Reconciling individual goals with the needs of the group, cultivating a team-first mindset, and using competition to fuel improvement without letting it derail collaboration.
Timothée Chalamet and LeBron James: Live from Hollywood, CA
Q: What would you say to kids who want to chase a path in a different field than sports or acting?
Emphasize finding your own path, staying resilient, and not letting the fear of not fitting in stop you from pursuing what you love. Build a personal process and be ready to adapt as you grow.
Tyrese Haliburton on How He and the Pacers Changed the NBA
Q: How have you went about adjusting your play style to be less predicated on speed and more methodical?
Having a growth mindset is important as you evolve with basketball and learn to be effective off the ball and using physicality as you age.
Tyrese Haliburton on How He and the Pacers Changed the NBA
Q: As you've gotten older, like when did that first kick in where the back-to-backs were kind of like a drag?
It was probably over the last three or four years; the back-to-backs wear on you just because of the travel and all the minutes played.
LeBron James on His Favorite LEAP Players of the Season
Q: What are the best sets to use against teams in drop or teams that switch pick and roll?
You can use dynamic point guards to create opportunities against drop defenses and mix up your game against switching teams by emphasizing ball movement and creating confusion with quick hip taps and slips.

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A high-profile basketball-focused show that centers on X's and O's, strategy, and the evolution of the game, often anchored by two veteran hosts who bring elite-level insight. Episodes mix in-depth game analysis, officiating/workflow around rule changes, and cross-domain conversations with notable guests, all while balancing practical takeaways for coaches, players, and fans who crave deeper understanding beyond highlights. The format stands out for its analytical rigor, candid storytelling from trusted figures, and a willingness to tackle gear-shift topics like technology in officiating, in-season developments, and culture within the sport.

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