It takes great IQ to play basketball at a high level. MIND THE GAME is back for Season 2 with a new face sitting across the table from LeBron James. Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash will be the new co-host of MTG alongside James as the two basketball savants discuss all the preparation, intricacies, and nuances that come with being an NBA superstar.
In Episode 1, James and Nash dive into how LeBron’s longevity, appreciating the process, the Los Angeles Lakers’ mid-season trade for Luka Dončić, and how James has adapted playing alongside the Slovenian Superstar. The duo also breaks down key terminology and schemes—from Blender, Short Roll, and Pocket Pass, to Angle Pop, Trap the Box, and more.
New episodes drop every Tuesday. Watch Mind The Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash for NBA interviews, analysis, highlights and more. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, watch on Prime Video or follow Mind The Game wherever you listen to podcasts.
Presented by UNINTERRUPTED and Wondery.
(0:00) – Intro
(3:15) – LeBron James defines what success looks like to him
(7:23) – LeBron on appreciating the process
(9:28) – Steve Nash asks LeBron if there’s a better feeling than being locked in?
(14:42) – LeBron on dealing with young players in the league
(18:00) – LeBron discusses Bronny and Bryce not running from adversity
(19:30) – Steve explains NBA terminology and concepts
(24:00) – LeBron on Lakers trading for Luka
(26:30) – LeBron explains rearranging personnel during mid-season trade
(32:05) – LeBron on how he’s able to thrive with Luka and Austin Reaves
(39:00) – LeBron on reading the game with Luka and Austin on the team
(41:50) – LeBron talks about Lakers’ death lineup
(51:35) – LeBron on the gem he learned from Randy Moss
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