Mind the Game

Mind the Game

@mindthegamepodcast · 917K subscribers · 484 videos · English

Two NBA greats break down how basketball is really played.

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45:37

LeBron James and Steve Nash's 2026-27 NBA Season Preview

573K views · 2w ago · 45:37

The 2026-27 NBA season is right around the corner, so LeBron James and Steve Nash sit down to preview some of the biggest storylines heading into the new season. They start with the New York Knicks and break down what Jalen Brunson and company need to do to return to the NBA Finals. They then discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and how injuries affected the Oklahoma City Thunder’s performance in the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

Topics: NBA Offseason Moves · Breaking Down the Defending Champs · You Can’t Count OKC Out · Is This Wemby’s MVP Year? · The New-Look T-Wolves · Miami’s Offseason Moves

8:14

LeBron Revisits His Time With The Los Angeles Lakers

159K views · 3w ago · 8:14

LeBron James revisits his time in Los Angeles and reflects on what it meant to join an iconic franchise like the Los Angeles Lakers. He then breaks down why he still wishes they had been able to have a parade and even details the route he would have taken if it had happened. Finally, he wraps up by explaining why Los Angeles will always be home and what it meant to raise his kids in L.A.

50:13

LeBron James on Leaving LA and Choosing Philly

2.2M views · 1mo ago · 50:13

We're back with a brand-new season of Mind the Game with Steve Nash and LeBron James! In this episode, LeBron opens up about his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers for the Philadelphia 76ers. But first, the fellas pay tribute to the late great Don Nelson. Then LeBron goes through the step-by-step process of deciding to come back for Year 24. Of course, we get into the question everyone is wondering... 'Why Philly?!'

Topics: LeBron’s Early Ties to Philly · Remembering Don Nelson · LeBron on Defying the Odds of Father Time · Why LeBron Chose Philly · Breaking Down Tyrese Maxey · Why Is Jaylen Brown Misunderstood?

8:42

LeBron on Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers | BEST OF MIND THE GAME

324K views · 3mo ago · 8:42

It’s official: LeBron James is a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Long before James decided to take his talents to the City of Brotherly Love, he talked about what makes Philly a legitimate contender. He discussed Tyrese Maxey’s growth over the last couple of years, last season’s Sixers squad, and why Jaylen Brown is cut from a different cloth.

Topics: LeBron on Tyrese Maxey · LeBron on last year’s Sixers team · A message from Claude · LeBron on Jaylen Brown

44:52

LeBron on His Free Agency Decision | Mind the Game Season Finale with Tyrese Haliburton

1.1M views · 3mo ago · 44:52

Guest: Tyrese Haliburton

It’s been an eventful summer for LeBron James, to say the least. On the season finale of Mind the Game, LeBron James and guest co-host Tyrese Haliburton covered a range of topics live from Fanatics Fest in New York. The fellas discussed the difference between the 2025 and 2026 Knicks, what makes Jalen Brunson so special, and Hali gave an update on his recovery process.

Topics: Why is LeBron playing still? · Tyrese on the recovery process · The difference between the 2025 and 2026 Knicks · What makes Jalen Brunson special? · LeBron talks free agency · Claude Q+A with LeBron and Tyrese

6:55

LeBron on Battling Cooper Flagg at Team USA's Olympic Training Camp

96K views · 3mo ago · 6:55

LeBron James talks about Cooper Flagg’s path to the NBA and how it reminds him of his own experience as the No. 1 pick. He explains why he sees Flagg as a true competitor who plays the game the right way, and offers some advice about trusting the process and not putting too much pressure on yourself to turn a team around right away.

8:41

Mahershala Ali Almost Took Steve Nash’s Roster Spot at Santa Clara

465K views · 4mo ago · 8:41

Long before Mahershala Ali was an award-winning actor, he was a standout hooper at Mount Eden High School in Hayward, California. On the pod, Ali discusses his basketball career, his college recruitment story, and why he committed to Saint Mary's over Santa Clara. Steve Nash also explains how Ali not choosing Santa Clara ended up being a blessing in disguise for the Canadian point guard before he was selected 13th overall by the Phoenix Suns.

48:39

NBA Draft Talk, Season Takeaways & Mahershala Ali | LeBron James & Steve Nash | MIND THE GAME

220K views · 4mo ago · 48:39

It’s officially the offseason, and we’re back with another episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. To kick off the show, the fellas reminisce about their respective draft experiences, what they remember most from the process, and the differences between the 1996 and 2003 draft classes.

Topics: LeBron and Steve reminisce on their drafts · What LeBron remembers about the ’03 Draft? · Steve speaks about his draft experiences · LeBron talks about 2026 NBA Draft · What makes Cam Boozer so special? · Why depth and youth reigns supreme in the NBA

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