Mind the Game
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.
Season 2
Mind the Game: Season 2 is about celebrating this beautiful game of basketball with two of the most hardworking and brilliant people in basketball — LeBron James and his new co-host, 2X NBA MVP, Steve Nash. Mind the Game Season 2 continues its mission of exploring the X’s and O’s of the game and exploring all the ways basketball has evolved into one of the most tactical sports on the planet.
1. Defining Success and Playing with Luka
0.0Apr 1, 2025 · 53 minMind 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.
2. Preparation, Recovery and Minding the Body
0.0Apr 8, 2025 · 49 minWelcome 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.
3. How Steve Nash Changed Basketball
0.0Apr 15, 2025 · 40 minWe’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.
4. Playoffs
0.0Apr 22, 2025 · 41 minThe NBA Playoffs have begun and Mind the Game is here to break down the difference 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.
5. Styles Make Fights: Breaking Down Lakers vs. Wolves
0.0May 7, 2025 · 36 minWelcome 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.
6. Why the Midrange Still Matters
0.0May 12, 2025 · 34 minWelcome back to another episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. Today we’re diving into the divisive midrange shot.
7. Jalen Brunson, Nikola Jokić and The Evolution of the Player
0.0May 19, 2025 · 45 minThe 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 Jokić. But it wasn't always like that. In the past, the scorer and the passer were two different positions assigned by specific NBA archetypes.
8. What Have We Learned About the 2025 NBA Playoffs?
0.0May 26, 2025 · 44 minThe 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.
9. The Luka Dončić Interview (Part 1)
0.0May 31, 2025 · 31 minMind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash is honored to welcome in, brand new member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Dončić. 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.
10. NBA Finals Preview: Thunder vs. Pacers
0.0Jun 3, 2025 · 49 minThe 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.
11. The Luka Dončić Interview (Part 2)
0.0Jun 7, 2025 · 33 minWelcome back to another episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. Today is Part 2 of our Luka Dončić 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.
12. LeBron James Opens Up About the Lakers’ NBA Bubble Championship
0.0Jun 9, 2025 · 39 minWelcome 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.
13. Ring Culture, LeBron’s Toughest Defenders and More Fan Questions
0.0Jun 16, 2025 · 43 minRing Culture, LeBron’s Toughest Defenders and More Fan Questions
14. Cooper Flagg, The NBA Draft and Prospective Rule Changes
0.0Jun 23, 2025 · 48 minThe 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.
15. Kevin Durant: Part 1
0.0Jun 30, 2025 · 45 minWe have a very special episode in store for you all, as Mind the Game welcomes NBA legend Kevin Durant to the show. In this episode, LeBron James, Steve Nash and KD discuss a ton of topics including the evolution of Kevin Durant's game over the years.
16. Kevin Durant: Part 2 (What Happened in Brooklyn)
0.0Jul 7, 2025 · 43 minWe are thrilled to share Part 2 of our conversation with Kevin Durant on Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. First we open with how great the game of basketball is in the year 2025 and how the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers was the perfect manifestation of the modern game.
17. What’s RIGHT With The NBA: Season Finale Live From Fanatics Fest
0.0Jul 14, 2025 · 37 minWelcome to the season finale of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. We’ve had a blast this season covering topics like LeBron’s career longevity, Nash’s influence on the NBA, the return of the midrange, the evolution of the modern playmaker and how teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers succeeded in 2025.