Mind the Game
Season 2
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.
Where to Watch Season 2
3 Episodes
- Luka Dončić, Longevity, and Love of the GameE1
Luka Dončić, Longevity, and Love of the GameIt 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. - LeBron's Routine in DetailE2
LeBron's Routine in DetailIn Episode 2, LeBron James and Steve Nash dive into the recovery process, maximizing every minute as a professional athlete, practicing good habits, refining skills, and much more. James also shares what he’s learned throughout his career playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers, and how he’s managed to adapt to the ever changing landscape of different eras and evolutions of the game. LeBron credits Steve with being part of the NBA's change of pace, the two talk life after basketball and compare their commitment to their craft while enjoying a bottle of wine. - How Steve Nash’s Suns Revolutionized Today’s NBAE3
How Steve Nash’s Suns Revolutionized Today’s NBAIn Episode 3, LeBron James and Steve Nash dive into Nash’s upbringing in Canada and how that shaped him to have a stellar 18-year NBA career. Nash shares how playing soccer and hockey helped him understand angles and maneuver around the court as well as what he learned from Wayne Gretzky. He even credits soccer for his success in the NBA. The duo goes in-depth on Nash’s journey, his early days with the Dallas Mavericks, and how former Phoenix Suns head coach Mike D’Antoni implemented the team’s legendary 7 Seconds or Less uptempo offense.