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On this special episode featuring Luka Dončić (Part 1), LeBron James and Steve Nash dive into the Lakers duo sharing the court together, how Luka is adjusting to life in Los Angeles after the midseason trade from the Dallas Mavericks, and how he has majorly invested his time and resources into youth sports.

The trio discuss the commercialization of kid’s sports and how it differs from when they fell in love with the game as children, Dončić explains why he funded a study on youth basketball in America & Slovenia, as well as the steps he’s taking with his foundation to make youth sports a better experience for kids across the globe.

Presented by UNINTERRUPTED and Wondery.

(0:00) – Intro
(1:48) – Luka Dončić on playing with LeBron James and things he’s learned
(3:00) – Luka on fitting in with the Lakers
(4:08) – LeBron on Luka playing to his pace
(5:26) – Luka on mastering the lazy pass
(7:24) – Luka going from Slovenia to Los Angeles
(11:05) – Luka on what inspired him to fund a study on youth basketball
(12:14) – Luka and LeBron falling in love with the game at at a young age
(16:08) – Steve Nash on the commercialization of youth sports
(17:03) – LeBron on Bronny and Bryce James having a different basketball upbringing
(19:28) – LeBron on when he got a personal trainer
(20:21) – Luka on not having skill coaches in Slovenia
(22:15) – Luka on being a kid and finding the joy in basketball
(22:42) – Luka talks about his foundation and elevating youth sports
(24:02) – LeBron on the problem with youth sports
(26:07) – LeBron on the systemic pressure and taking a break from the game

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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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The Luka Dončić Interview (Part 1) | LeBron James & Steve Nash | MIND THE GAME

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