LeBron James Opens Up About the Lakers’ NBA Bubble Championship
Welcome 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. Then LeBron dives into what it’s truly like to play in the NBA Finals with the increase in media and hype. And finally, LeBron takes us back 5 years to the NBA Bubble and reveals new details about leading the Las Angeles Lakers to a Championship. This episode is quite a treat and we hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Luka Doncic Interview (Part 2)
Welcome back to another episode of MInd the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. Today is Part 2 of our Luka Doncic 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. From the commercialization of youth basketball programs to finding joy in the game, no topic is left uncovered. And be sure to check out the Luka Doncic Foundation to read the study Luka commissioned on youth basketball in Europe and the United State. This is such a rich conversation about the sport we love and passing the baton to the next generation. Thanks for listening and subscribe wherever you get your pods!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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NBA Finals Preview: Thunder vs. Pacers
The 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. In this episode, LeBron James and Steve Nash talk about the futuristic defense of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the futuristic offense of Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. They break down how each team got here and what they’d do if expect to see in the Finals. It should be a fun one. Thanks for watching!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Luka Doncic Interview (Part 1)
Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash is honored to welcome in, brand new member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic. 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. We also dig into how he fell in love with basketball in Slovenia and moving to Spain to play for Real Madrid. Finally, we do a deep dive on a topic that is near and dear to our hearts, youth basketball. Luka has commissioned a study called ‘Inside Youth Basketball’ through his the Luka Doncic Foundation that studies the impact of youth basketball in Europe and the United State. This is an amazing conversation with part 2 dropping soon so be sure to follow and subscribe to Mind the Game wherever you consume your podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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What Have We Learned About the 2025 NBA Playoffs?
The 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. They also talk through the crazy 20+ point swings we’ve been seeing in these playoffs and the success of the underdogs. LeBron also discusses the physicality of these playoffs and shares his thoughts about Anthony Edwards shoving him in the chest. Finally, LeBron recalls Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals and what got his so angry that he knew they were going to win that game. Shoutout Ray Allen!Subscribe to and follow Mind the Game today on YouTube or whoever you get your podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Presented by Uninterrupted and Wondery, Mind The Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash continues the mission of Season 1. Getting back to the game we love by dissecting X’s and O’s, highlighting the work that goes into being an NBA great and celebrating the beautiful game of Basketball.
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