The NBA Playoffs | LeBron James and JJ Redick | Mind the Game

2024 ж. 16 Сәу.
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Welcome to Episode 5 of Mind the Game with LeBron James (The Los Angeles Lakers) and JJ Redick, where we talk all things NBA Playoffs and welcome in LeBron's high school coach, Keith Dambrot. Our full episodes are available on KZhead, Spotify, Apple and wherever you get your podcasts. First, we open with JJ's brief explanation of concepts like Icing, Top-Locking and Motion Offense. Then LeBron and JJ open up about the difference between regular season basketball and playoff basketball. JJ asks LeBron about his first ever playoff game with the Cavs (Cleveland Cavaliers) and his big game winner in 2009 against the Orlando Magic. Then the guys talk about the mental toll of a 7 game playoff series and JJ highlights some of his own mental mistakes in the playoffs. We also have a deep discussion about the role of luck or chance in the playoffs and talk about THE SHOT from Ray Allen in the 2013 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs. Then we bring in LeBron's high school coach, Keith Dambrot to talk about what it was like to coach LeBron at such a young age. Keith provides wisdom for all coaches at any level about working with stars, role players and more. This is a special one so let's get to it!
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  • I started watching basketball in the pandemic season when Lebron won the title with the Lakers. Over the past few years my love for the sport has grown. My country does not have basketball courts commonly but still I do love learning about the sport a lot while simultaneously enjoying what analysts had to say. I really loved seeing JJ talk on espn and religiously listen to his podcasts. But this podcast has completely blown everything out the park and made me wanna actually start playing. Thank you to Lebron and JJ for making this happen. Love from Pakistan

    @haris1462@haris146227 күн бұрын
    • Welcome. You should go watch that that 2016 Cleveland finals run, greatest finals / comeback in history 🫡

      @HennyOnly@HennyOnly27 күн бұрын
    • Also watch every LeBron’s finals to see the evolution of what came to be the player you saw in the pandemic season. Incredible to witness.

      @mckenzieallen4054@mckenzieallen405427 күн бұрын
    • Haha same story over here in Ireland. Interestingly though basketball has been growing rapidly out here. I’m sure it’ll come to Pakistan soon. 🇮🇪🤝🇵🇰

      @cian2741@cian274127 күн бұрын
    • Pretty late tho bro

      @jaylend8351@jaylend835127 күн бұрын
    • ​@@jaylend8351 It's never too late

      @matthewchristopher16@matthewchristopher1627 күн бұрын
  • “We came out game 1 and Kawhi was guarding me” killed me 😂 😂

    @zukusenryu@zukusenryu27 күн бұрын
    • Yeah shit was funny. And that instant laugh of both because they know its hell when Kawhi is guarding you 😂

      @piotrek3580@piotrek358026 күн бұрын
    • Remind me of that iconic moment when LeBron was on the foul line and Kawhi checks in, and LeBron scowls before he shoots his next shot

      @ewokninja123@ewokninja12326 күн бұрын
    • ​@@ewokninja123lol that clip is taken pretty out of context and considering that's the year LeBron went crazy especially in those last 3 games of the series I'm not sure if he's reacting to kawhi

      @kevdes@kevdes26 күн бұрын
    • He is.​@@kevdes

      @janismuzikants9320@janismuzikants932026 күн бұрын
    • "Tf did I do?!" being your first thought when someone is set on guarding you speaks volumes about that defender

      @rachidvanheyningen@rachidvanheyningen26 күн бұрын
  • This is honestly one of the best podcasts of all time, their ability to recall specific moments, their chemistry, super in-depth analysis, while being a cozy/relaxing podcast is next level.

    @Danghis@Danghis26 күн бұрын
    • If I had a dime for every undeserving "of all time" I've heard, I'd be rich.

      @alokobaju8288@alokobaju828822 күн бұрын
    • It's the new standard of basketball media - I love it.

      @user-qo2ss5ru3e@user-qo2ss5ru3e22 күн бұрын
    • Motion Defense: When the cheerleader with big jugs be jumping up and down behind the basket to distract home dawg trying to shoot a free throw.

      @myhumps2730@myhumps273022 күн бұрын
    • @@user-qo2ss5ru3e This podcast is not even about basketball.

      @robertwiles8106@robertwiles810614 күн бұрын
    • Also the lies being told. LeBron really cant think of a time when he or his team got lucky during one of his championship runs? Gtfoh

      @rockydelone3042@rockydelone304212 күн бұрын
  • I’d like to see coach back on the podcast. I know he’s newly retired but he’s so well spoken, clear thinking, and efficient with his words. I could listen to all 3 talk for hours and hours about sets, situations, and etc. Incredible

    @3rdFloor@3rdFloor26 күн бұрын
  • The cut away clips for reference plays are genius

    @rustymilio351@rustymilio35127 күн бұрын
    • 💯💯💯

      @2Drippyy@2Drippyy26 күн бұрын
    • What is the terminology for it when the guy guarding you sticks his hand in your crack?

      @myhumps2730@myhumps273022 күн бұрын
    • Motion Defense: When the cheerleader with big jugs be jumping up and down behind the basket to distract home dawg trying to shoot a free throw.

      @myhumps2730@myhumps273022 күн бұрын
    • Almost makes the 10 minute intros pointless.

      @zenkai8247@zenkai824717 күн бұрын
  • 8 hours of work in the office and i cant focus like im doing here in these 58min. this is great

    @itsBFM@itsBFM27 күн бұрын
    • Same here

      @jerodgraham6623@jerodgraham662327 күн бұрын
    • I like this podcast a lot . Some of this stuff I know from playing ball myself but I have learned a lot too 😮😊

      @Maxjuliann@Maxjuliann26 күн бұрын
    • Time for a new job?

      @kevcorylawrence8317@kevcorylawrence831726 күн бұрын
    • Office job is tough

      @jeffjames15@jeffjames1526 күн бұрын
    • I listen on 2x playback speed.

      @jerwynguinto3452@jerwynguinto345226 күн бұрын
  • 45:41 I spit my water out when JJ dropped that “Thanks.” 😂

    @heatalldayy@heatalldayy26 күн бұрын
  • JJ might be the most well spoken guy in the hoop world media, breaks things down so easily and sharply…him and Bron elite level hoop talk love it

    @camdoody18@camdoody1826 күн бұрын
    • JJ is a very concise speaker…he is pretty much as good as any on breaking down complex basketball concepts to a level where normals like me can grasp.

      @4TDsInOneGame@4TDsInOneGame26 күн бұрын
    • It’s amazing how he can break it down in an articulate way but also put everything in to layman terms too. JJ is built for this 🔥🔥

      @E_T_H@E_T_H25 күн бұрын
  • I loved LeBron’s point about saying good morning to people and being a good human, I think it’s part of the reason why he’s so likable and it’s great advice we can all apply to our own lives

    @hamidofwinterfell8002@hamidofwinterfell800227 күн бұрын
    • That’s advice I got from my mom. Always say hi to everyone, even if they don’t respond.

      @victorcarreno4081@victorcarreno408127 күн бұрын
    • Yeah I find that just being polite makes everything go faster.

      @Watchingvideoslikeu@Watchingvideoslikeu27 күн бұрын
    • I've lived this way and know no other way. Lol. Spreading positive vibes to start the day makes the day much easier, makes life much easier. Whatever challenge pops up you can assure that good energy will come back to you at some point.

      @d.felixphoto2260@d.felixphoto226027 күн бұрын
    • @@Watchingvideoslikeu Always!

      @Fohnzii@Fohnzii27 күн бұрын
    • Facts

      @stringer2295@stringer229527 күн бұрын
  • “Teach people how to battle through adversity, instead of bailing them out” Coach, what powerful advice! 👏👏👏👏🙌

    @nwd6167@nwd616727 күн бұрын
  • Watching from Zimbabwe...this is the best basketball podcast ever...strictly the game only

    @uzziahchintokoma306@uzziahchintokoma30624 күн бұрын
  • This is not hyperbole; This podcast RENEWED my interest in watching basketball. I'm one of those people that DO NOT enjoy the way the game is being played right now. I prefer the game of the 90s and 2000s when the game was more physical. JJ Reddick and Gilbert Arenas have been championing the high skill level of today's NBA players, compared to previous generations, as an explanation for the high scoring and difficulties in defending in today's game. This podcast has allowed me to see basketball in a way I never had before and I find myself enoying the game a lot more now. I feel dumb saying this but I never thought that this much planning/execution has happening on every play. I still prefer the NBA from 20-30 years ago but at least I'm actually wathing basketball again. And I'm grateful for that.

    @EB-zn4hs@EB-zn4hs26 күн бұрын
    • The guys today has way more options when it comes to offense. People always say guys today don’t play defense but if most of them watch this podcast. They will learn that’ it’s much more to it than they think.

      @staywoke9172@staywoke917226 күн бұрын
    • When you learn to understand the game and see what’s going on it starts to make sense that teams and players score more and easier. There’s only so many plays out there. There’s only so many ways to defend a play. Coaches have seen these a million times so they have counters for everything now. Almost nothing is new. It takes time to get ahead. Right now the offensive game(thanks in part to rules) is just ahead of the game defensively. There’s no good way really to defend anymore. You can’t leave guys wide open. You can’t guard these elite scorers 1 on 1. It’s just tough.

      @BlakeC552@BlakeC55225 күн бұрын
    • @@BlakeC552 most people don’t understand that. Offense is always improving and it’s only so much defense you can do.

      @staywoke9172@staywoke917225 күн бұрын
  • So basically Coach Dambrot said that what he’ll miss the most is teaching young players how to be resilient and push through hard times. This is great coming from a basketball coach. That particular ability would help anyone, not just basketball players, on any given day. What a guy!

    @1CarlosVillela1@1CarlosVillela127 күн бұрын
    • Many athletes who have competed at the college or professional level will tell you being on a sports team is not about the sport. It’s about life, and the sport is just an outlet for stress. Love for your teammates and coaches, kindness, emotional intelligence, sacrifice, empathy, approach and work ethic-all these things can be built in a locker room.

      @rleake15@rleake1526 күн бұрын
    • "coaches are for players, but leader of men"

      @oshovv@oshovv25 күн бұрын
  • "I didnt wanna lay an egg" "what did you have that game?" "32/11/11..." fucking priceless lmao

    @Stewser@Stewser27 күн бұрын
    • 🤣🤣🤣🤣

      @hctim45@hctim4527 күн бұрын
    • First game too 😤

      @R3ALNAM3SAKI@R3ALNAM3SAKI27 күн бұрын
    • Dude I was fucking crying cause the build up to that Bron made it sound like he scored 15 in his first playoff game but nah a 32 point triple double?? 😭

      @lebronstan99@lebronstan9927 күн бұрын
    • anyone got a time stamp for this?

      @ritsuboii2130@ritsuboii213026 күн бұрын
    • @@ritsuboii2130at 11:45

      @eduardosegura5484@eduardosegura548426 күн бұрын
  • This podcast has single-handedly gotten me back into the NBA. Can't wait for the playoffs

    @andrewfulan796@andrewfulan79626 күн бұрын
  • This podcast has completely changed my basketball viewing experience. Actually seeing the plays you guys are talking about unfold in game takes watching it to a whole new level. I can't help but feel like the more I learn, the less I know. I am looking forward to learning more!

    @aaronoyster1293@aaronoyster129326 күн бұрын
  • the best line from this Podcast episode was "THIS IS NOT A NARRATIVE PODCAST" That needs to be said every time

    @VONcic@VONcic27 күн бұрын
    • This podcast is designed to show people lebrons IQ. I'm only impressed by JJ Reddick.

      @cambury@cambury26 күн бұрын
    • @@cambury this pod isn’t for ppl like you. who can’t escape the narratives about ppl that your brain conjures

      @VONcic@VONcic26 күн бұрын
    • @@cambury dude...

      @Phoresight@Phoresight26 күн бұрын
    • @@Phoresight yes people like him exist in this world unfortunately..

      @darienjwilkins7821@darienjwilkins782126 күн бұрын
    • @@camburyIf you think that’s why they’re doing this you’re wasting your time watching it lol

      @richcantgame@richcantgame26 күн бұрын
  • being able to listen to the goat talk about basketball is just therapy in video form

    @lxywaste@lxywaste27 күн бұрын
    • i know and for him to invite Lebron to the show makes it even better.

      @SPIIIVA@SPIIIVA27 күн бұрын
    • No vote poll or survey ever got LeBron at the top. You're just lost in your algorithm. Facts. Emotional ass

      @jermo1213@jermo121327 күн бұрын
    • @@SPIIIVALMAO. JJ Goattick

      @nogeagor2787@nogeagor278727 күн бұрын
    • @@SPIIIVA jj is so generous

      @trainpushingtutorials2822@trainpushingtutorials282227 күн бұрын
    • ur doing reverse cowgirl on it bro

      @na3811@na381127 күн бұрын
  • This is such a brilliant podcast. For a below average high school and AAU player that I was, I almost wanted to hate the game because of my lack of talent and ability. But when you see JJ and LeBron just talking about the game, it makes you want to love the game as much as they do. Super excited to hear what’s to come for this podcast.

    @soflowaveboy@soflowaveboy26 күн бұрын
    • Give yourself credit, AAU is very high level school ball for ball players.

      @hdbuckets8154@hdbuckets8154Күн бұрын
  • "A guy reacting to something, 2016" followed by the slight smile from JJ was so good 😂😂

    @Nebunaticul4Ever@Nebunaticul4Ever25 күн бұрын
  • i genuinely believe this show is going to be game changing for sports media. every episode is must watch for me.

    @McSwagBurgerXL@McSwagBurgerXL27 күн бұрын
    • Bullshit. Lebron stay lying. He's being called out by ex teammates for his excuses for losing so much with the most help ever!

      @jermo1213@jermo121327 күн бұрын
    • @@jermo1213shut up 😒

      @archie9582@archie958227 күн бұрын
    • Why the replies got nothing to do with what he said.... I was just gonna say me too lol

      @donkeyfart92@donkeyfart9227 күн бұрын
    • You have to know when to not acknowledge lame trolls looking for attention. I simply dislike even tho it means nothing and keep it moving😂

      @zizi2075@zizi207527 күн бұрын
    • Unfortunately modern day attention spans are very low and only seek drama. I wish you were right.

      @trevorjones8187@trevorjones818727 күн бұрын
  • Favourite day of the week always a pleasure listen to jj and lebron talk basketball

    @justinwilliams9291@justinwilliams929127 күн бұрын
    • FACTS

      @kingfish4568@kingfish456827 күн бұрын
    • agreeeeeeeee

      @donkeyfart92@donkeyfart9227 күн бұрын
    • 🙏🏾🙏🏾

      @SiyabongaTwala-fc6uq@SiyabongaTwala-fc6uq27 күн бұрын
    • The way they break down the game, bro it's such a marvel to watch

      @6a6yv1ctor5@6a6yv1ctor526 күн бұрын
    • @@6a6yv1ctor5I like how they relay what it really means to be great and how they play off ones a role player and ones a superstar

      @Thatguyyoudontknow594@Thatguyyoudontknow59425 күн бұрын
  • This podcast is just pure gold if you love the game like this

    @carlforrest5072@carlforrest507222 күн бұрын
  • Damn... that last line by Coach Dambrot was so powerful. This is for the kids going through adversity. Another great epidose JJ & Bron! Love from Philippines.

    @mingming6342@mingming634225 күн бұрын
  • I love all the positive comments on these episodes. No hate, no slights, just trying to learn from two great players! Greatly appreciate these pods. Hope it's another good episode.

    @Kikibrat2@Kikibrat227 күн бұрын
    • Cuz all the haters are watching and appreciating the goat

      @olevnn8675@olevnn867527 күн бұрын
    • Because those weird Lebron haters are not really basketball fans

      @stringer2295@stringer229527 күн бұрын
    • @@stringer2295they’re not up early enough to hate for the first couple of hours 😂

      @davidfebreeze428@davidfebreeze42827 күн бұрын
    • don't forget about the lessons from the great coach!

      @james-rl4wz@james-rl4wz27 күн бұрын
    • Gotta be hard for them to hate on this content, they’d literally have to hate the sport to hate on this lol

      @Hushed_1@Hushed_127 күн бұрын
  • 29:31 "I mean I was on the team, that's the luck part"🤣🤣🤣🤣True for every teammate he ever had.

    @verified.my2cents@verified.my2cents27 күн бұрын
    • Literally was just like facts 😂😂

      @versatiletdaddy95@versatiletdaddy9524 күн бұрын
  • My god..I love hearing JJ talking about basketball. A true student of the game...and with LeBron too?? This podcast is fire

    @GhettoHarbor@GhettoHarbor15 күн бұрын
  • J J Reddick is so good at analyzing and breaking down basketball that one day people will forget of how great of a basketball player he was.💯

    @jeremyrichmond82@jeremyrichmond8225 күн бұрын
  • This dropping right after the Lakers enter the playoffs is a master class in timing!

    @riteshray9464@riteshray946427 күн бұрын
    • It got me so pumped when they talked about their playoff experiences.

      @dwightg.halpert7219@dwightg.halpert721926 күн бұрын
    • Pacers nation baby!!!!!!!💯💯💯💯🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

      @jeffreyjr7118@jeffreyjr711826 күн бұрын
    • I love this podcast, but a "master class in timing?" They just put out their playoff episode when the postseason began, it's the most logical time to release it. 😂

      @TrueHaiku@TrueHaiku25 күн бұрын
    • @@TrueHaikulol true, I don’t know why everyone is dick riding this podcast

      @Brucey69@Brucey6910 сағат бұрын
  • This is the only Podcast where I find myself trying to understand every single word being said. I even go back and replay moments if someone interrupts me. Amazing show, thank you for helping me become a student of the game!😁

    @JayDotSmit@JayDotSmit26 күн бұрын
    • YES

      @QGuides@QGuides25 күн бұрын
  • "There's a difference between definition and connotation--" Favourite bit in the episode.

    @kewaoni3995@kewaoni399526 күн бұрын
  • JJ with the “I just wanna draw one play” killed me

    @tylerhudson3168@tylerhudson316817 күн бұрын
  • this podcast is the best thing to happen to Ball media in a very long time

    @dragozaf88@dragozaf8827 күн бұрын
    • Probably ever, tbh

      @winstonsmith11@winstonsmith1126 күн бұрын
  • Not JJ giving us the dummy breakdown before the intellectual conversation 😭 I love this 💙🔥💯

    @ShaqRipkpkink-ws3zg@ShaqRipkpkink-ws3zg27 күн бұрын
    • As a dummy I appreciate the format, intricacies of the play and breakdowns😂 ( I know the plays but I can't word them as wonderfully as JJ does )

      @shadow_realm47@shadow_realm4726 күн бұрын
    • @@shadow_realm47facts 😅

      @QGuides@QGuides25 күн бұрын
    • JJ auditioning for a hc position

      @user-it8bx9yr9e@user-it8bx9yr9e24 күн бұрын
  • That little candid clip at the end of them all going over a play was a great touch

    @RioMangs@RioMangs26 күн бұрын
  • I appreciate channels that are set on learning/teaching , i didn’t understand the deep technical depth & technical terms the game of basketball has but now because of this channel my understanding gets better every episode. Please dont stop shooting these episodes 🙂

    @Dorian835@Dorian83526 күн бұрын
  • 32/11/11 is insane, 20 years later and he’s still putting up those stat lines

    @n1icks@n1icks27 күн бұрын
    • It was more impressive then.

      @user-qz8yx8vg8s@user-qz8yx8vg8s26 күн бұрын
    • @@user-qz8yx8vg8sit’s just as impressive considering his age now. Never been done. Appreciate it all.

      @02nupe@02nupe26 күн бұрын
    • @@02nupe true but u have guys averaging 30 every year now and it keeping going up.

      @AnonymousUser-ss2qr@AnonymousUser-ss2qr26 күн бұрын
    • The parody, contrast, and fact that it's an actual thing, to be comparing LBJ"s playoff stats 20 Full Years Later. Magical...

      @pashaellis6197@pashaellis619726 күн бұрын
  • I heard someone yell out - "that's a screen assist!" during my mens church league game last Saturday. This show is definitely spreading. Thank you for putting the work into it!

    @Runk-TCBasketball@Runk-TCBasketball26 күн бұрын
    • Bro probably got it from my career in 2k gotta boost that teammate grade sometimes

      @Thomasguy35@Thomasguy3525 күн бұрын
    • Things that didn’t happen for 100

      @jmoore0386@jmoore038625 күн бұрын
    • @@jmoore0386 things that didnt happen to me because i dont go outside so i call bs on for 100

      @rawbhd4477@rawbhd447723 күн бұрын
    • @@Thomasguy35 me in 2k18 setting off-ball screens like a MF lmao

      @sespretz@sespretz22 күн бұрын
  • I'm as casual as you can be regarding Basketball and the NBA. I miss most of what you guys say, yet I don't miss an episode..that shows you how great this podcast is !

    @AlexQC9@AlexQC923 күн бұрын
    • Big facts!

      @rangergaming8316@rangergaming831623 күн бұрын
  • JJ is freaking out here !!! I love hearing all about what they were thinking during the game. It really shows you the pressure they feel and the disappointment they feel when letting fans down. By far my favorite basketball podcast. Yall did right by this one for sure 😊

    @Mazon24@Mazon2426 күн бұрын
  • As a middle school basketball coach that loves the game, this is gold!!!! I’ve learned more from the previous four episodes than I have watching basketball for the past four seasons. Love the concepts, the explanations, the drawings, and the very detailed analysis that you and Lebron provide. Thanks guys.

    @ReggieCollins-nv4jb@ReggieCollins-nv4jb27 күн бұрын
    • It's great to see people like you learning more about the sport. This podcast has helped me understand it a lot more as well and hopefully it'll do the same for more young players and coaches as well.

      @rangergaming8316@rangergaming831626 күн бұрын
    • This is the most I’ve learned about basketball sense NBA live 96 😂💯💪🏽

      @12_3s@12_3s26 күн бұрын
  • Warriors lost and a new episode of mind the game, it's already a good day.

    @WheatySweets@WheatySweets27 күн бұрын
    • My Wednesday is starting off great bcus of this

      @ttggcc@ttggcc27 күн бұрын
    • I’m hurt at the loss but it is what it is lol

      @kefkapalazzo1@kefkapalazzo127 күн бұрын
    • Everybody gambling went with the parlay narrative of Lakers and warriors LOL

      @tchef2525@tchef252527 күн бұрын
    • Remember our most recent championship is more recent than your teams 😊

      @xelitemp6920@xelitemp692027 күн бұрын
    • @@xelitemp6920thats what they forget

      @paidemic4674@paidemic467427 күн бұрын
  • Love how they included the quick clip at the end of all three of them reviewing a play together ❤

    @tootaad@tootaad25 күн бұрын
  • Love watching this pod while drinking scotch & beer! Bron & JJ are transforming the basketball podcast sphere. This is what Google defines as high-quality content: Unique, Useful, Informative, Engaging & Compelling.

    @RickySare-jm8po@RickySare-jm8po26 күн бұрын
    • Amen.

      @felipeb.9321@felipeb.932122 күн бұрын
  • God, I wish this podcast existed in my highschool days. So much nice insight and ways to view the game

    @ermisinferno608@ermisinferno60827 күн бұрын
    • It'll be nice to refer it to a high schooler🎉

      @issoof6322@issoof632227 күн бұрын
    • I watch it every week in high school. It's a nice break once a week. Absolutely amazing

      @chugiipugiittv2679@chugiipugiittv267927 күн бұрын
    • I try to send it to my high school son and he can't focus on it because he says it's boring. Smh. I think it's a great show but many kids these days are apart of the microwave mindset

      @d.felixphoto2260@d.felixphoto226027 күн бұрын
    • @@d.felixphoto2260😂 my generation is cooked

      @tcggggg@tcggggg27 күн бұрын
  • School starting early for me this morning 😂

    @stuartwexler8215@stuartwexler821527 күн бұрын
    • trollin' ahh😂😂

      @jogzz7779@jogzz777927 күн бұрын
    • @@jogzz7779nah I think a lot of basketball fans don’t realize how much they don’t know until they see something like this lol

      @kefkapalazzo1@kefkapalazzo127 күн бұрын
    • @@kefkapalazzo1 yup My respect for LeBron has grown tremendously since this podcast started! I wonder why the media especially talk shows never do these types of breakdown????

      @jogzz7779@jogzz777927 күн бұрын
    • two basketball savants and lovers of the game itself.

      @justacebarnes6211@justacebarnes621127 күн бұрын
    • @@jogzz7779facts 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 same here fr

      @bashercleaner863@bashercleaner86326 күн бұрын
  • This podcast would’ve been amazing with Kobe and Lebron along side JJ, I feel like those two plus JJ’s ball knowledge would just be such an amazing and informative podcast

    @galaxyr3dmu552@galaxyr3dmu55213 күн бұрын
  • The best episode so far. I feel blessed listening to these 2 talk about basketball

    @samuelaubyn6919@samuelaubyn691926 күн бұрын
  • Winning The NBA Championship, one of the most difficult things to accomplish, imagine the adjustments needed, defense schemes needed, and a little bit of luck. I appreciate the podcast. Anyway thank you guys for teaching the game on a deep level.

    @MarcusTheJR@MarcusTheJR27 күн бұрын
    • Appreciate all this. Nailed it.

      @markdorsey5150@markdorsey515027 күн бұрын
    • There's 10 sports that are more difficult to win in

      @WindowLicker_-9@WindowLicker_-927 күн бұрын
    • @@WindowLicker_-9 and you know this for certain because???

      @markdorsey5150@markdorsey515027 күн бұрын
    • @markdorsey5150 because most other sports are "win or go home" for every game. That's what makes the playin so interesting, Detroit could beat Boston on a random mondey, and if that game decides the title, then Detroit are champions. And you can afford to make a few mistakes in a 7 game series and still win the title NFL, Tennis, FIBA/FIFA/RUGBY World Cups all come down to a single game All motorsports can come down to a single development mistake, and your car/bike won't win for a full season. I'm not saying the NBA title is easy, it's very difficult, but just not close to the most difficult. In my opinion at least

      @WindowLicker_-9@WindowLicker_-927 күн бұрын
    • @Podrick- a 7 game series, guarantees the best team always wins. Many Superbowl teams weren't better than the losing team. The 2007 Giants, for example. The same goes for NHL and MLB. The best team always wins. You have time to fix mistakes and adjust to make sure the best always wins. Imagine one bad night, and the other team has the trophy. They weren't better than you, just caught you on a bad night

      @MarcusTheJR@MarcusTheJR27 күн бұрын
  • The amount of respect and humility among these people is truly extraordinary. When JJ pours wine for LBJ, LBJ thanks him.

    @JustRollandGo@JustRollandGo27 күн бұрын
    • Is LBJ the GOAT of giving thanks too?

      @tomt5482@tomt548225 күн бұрын
    • @@tomt5482😂😂😂

      @QGuides@QGuides25 күн бұрын
    • @@QGuidesCalled that man extraordinary for saying thank you 😂

      @ConcernedXGamer@ConcernedXGamer25 күн бұрын
    • damn the bar is that low? lmao

      @EpicMason122@EpicMason12221 күн бұрын
  • The “Thanks Manu” 😂34:00

    @ThatsJust_Ty@ThatsJust_Ty25 күн бұрын
  • This is actually such a refreshing podcast and such a new perspective on basketball for me I love it

    @videojameplayer1448@videojameplayer144826 күн бұрын
  • Favorite thing to wait for every week besides the playoffs. This podcast is so generational already 😂😂.

    @reaperproductions9553@reaperproductions955327 күн бұрын
  • Keith was awesome. This podcast continues to change how I watch the sport, man it is special.

    @calebzuver2062@calebzuver206227 күн бұрын
  • i could listen to JJ and bron talk all day

    @TN_Envy@TN_Envy20 күн бұрын
  • I will never forget Game 6 MIA vs SA - I was in year 12 English class, watching the box score update & reading play-by-play on our school laptop; as we refresh the window every twenty seconds. (My classmates & I were supporting Miami) 4th quarter, there was five secs left & the score was 92-95 - we thought the game was over. What are the odds of tying the game or winning in that situation right? We hit refresh and see the score 95-95. We all stood up & celebrated in excitement. Of course, Miami went on to win the championship. What a moment in time for four kids / fans of the game.

    @Amazazing32@Amazazing3226 күн бұрын
    • Awesome man…true sports fans hold memories like that … you can’t remember what I did last week but I remember where I was watching when Kobe had 81

      @4TDsInOneGame@4TDsInOneGame26 күн бұрын
  • this podcast continues to evolve the minds of all listeners. salute to all the hoopers 🫡

    @daFittyCal@daFittyCal27 күн бұрын
    • Lebron’s leg 🦵 is heavier than me

      @NicoNico-79797@NicoNico-7979727 күн бұрын
    • cults "evolve" peoples minds too, not for the better.

      @tomt5482@tomt548226 күн бұрын
    • ok tom

      @daFittyCal@daFittyCal24 күн бұрын
  • I love opening up KZhead and seeing this podcast has been uploaded

    @hamidofwinterfell8002@hamidofwinterfell800227 күн бұрын
    • Best part of the day!

      @Platinum_Z@Platinum_Z26 күн бұрын
  • THE best podcast on basketball by far. I love the stories & debates on the others but nothing beats LEARNING the game. & understanding what’s going on between the lines apart from the box score & media. This is gonna be game changing please continue to spread the knowledge. We appreciate you.

    @d0nnn664@d0nnn66426 күн бұрын
  • Bro this is so wholesome, nice and entertaining I could cry because of happiness and I really never cry. I love the show and the chemistry.

    @Eskildsen31@Eskildsen3126 күн бұрын
  • I started watching LeBron James when I was in elementary school at 8 years old, I’m now 29 years old about to be 30 later this year. WOW I can’t believe it’s been over two decades! I’ve been saying he was the 🐐 then and it came to fruition 👑 James✊🏾#My🐐

    @tomainegrissom1180@tomainegrissom118026 күн бұрын
    • Same here, I’ll turn 30 in December sadly lol

      @landonandrews3013@landonandrews301325 күн бұрын
    • @@landonandrews3013your life is on the up brother. Plan, train hard and keep grinding. God bless

      @Mr.JayDice@Mr.JayDice25 күн бұрын
    • @@Mr.JayDice that’s the vibes 💯

      @landonandrews3013@landonandrews301325 күн бұрын
    • Same man turning 30 in 3 months.

      @marcianusvalerius1992@marcianusvalerius199224 күн бұрын
    • Same here bro, 30 in July.

      @Gnylos@Gnylos18 күн бұрын
  • Best time of the day light a joint and listen to these too

    @tyshadmoore3199@tyshadmoore319927 күн бұрын
    • Smoke one for me😂😂😂😂

      @spiceedre8017@spiceedre801727 күн бұрын
    • Best time of the day? It’s fucking 8 AM.

      @connorleary3080@connorleary308027 күн бұрын
    • @@connorleary3080You heard of time zones?

      @Roc_Official@Roc_Official27 күн бұрын
    • @@connorleary3080 8 a.m. is a perfectly good time to light one up if ur just goin to sleep

      @andreic8786@andreic878626 күн бұрын
    • @@Roc_Official yeah and even if he was across the fucking country it’s still 11 AM lol get your shit together

      @connorleary3080@connorleary308026 күн бұрын
  • I have to say that this has been one of the most enjoyable five hours I have spent in quite a long time. Thank you!

    @rubykrebs9550@rubykrebs955023 күн бұрын
    • Same, I wish they would make the podcasts longer or upload more stuff.

      @rangergaming8316@rangergaming831623 күн бұрын
  • I love the outtakes, like they are still going with the discussions.

    @fredericosei5617@fredericosei561725 күн бұрын
  • Every episode is better than the one before.. Lebron and JJ thank you for this treat. So sick of all the bantering and negativity in sports media. These conversations are so refreshing and as I watch the games I look for the play actions you guys are discussing. So awesome!😎

    @janamarley2336@janamarley233627 күн бұрын
  • Can you guys please start filming JJ’s opening clipboard diagram explanations from the left? His right hand is in the way as he manifests X&O’s and I think it’d be a minor change that had a big impact for viewing learners😊

    @mitchellbowser6764@mitchellbowser676427 күн бұрын
    • Was about to write this - great call!

      @jkelly11785@jkelly1178522 күн бұрын
  • Please do at least 100 episodes of this ❤

    @MrBlank0907@MrBlank090726 күн бұрын
  • The best podcast out there right now on basketball! I love hearing JJ and Bron break down the game like this!!!!! More please!!!!!

    @ByHisGraceUS@ByHisGraceUS25 күн бұрын
  • We are all blessed to witness another episode of the greatest basketball podcast on earth. Thank you LeBron & JJ.

    @dillyboyq@dillyboyq27 күн бұрын
  • Who is LeBron? Well, heh… he’s my everything.

    @alceedus@alceedus27 күн бұрын
    • My precious Lebonbon😩😩

      @crablord7934@crablord793427 күн бұрын
    • lol weirdos

      @WJGSix@WJGSix27 күн бұрын
    • Pause

      @BlackEntourageEnt@BlackEntourageEnt27 күн бұрын
    • Oh boi, where do I begin...

      @reynaldi2297@reynaldi229727 күн бұрын
    • Jesus Christ.

      @kb5509@kb550927 күн бұрын
  • JJ is really good at leading the conversations. Asks great questions too. Excellent episode😁

    @tucomtyler@tucomtyler26 күн бұрын
    • Agreed!

      @rangergaming8316@rangergaming831626 күн бұрын
  • Not many podcasts I can say that I watched every entire episode and will never miss an episode this is #1

    @raeblue2957@raeblue295726 күн бұрын
    • Same here, I even watch the segments of these episodes that are reuploaded as clips to this channel over and over again.

      @rangergaming8316@rangergaming831626 күн бұрын
  • Now 27 and working and my childhood basketball hero who I used to pretend to be in the driveway is still giving them the work. I’m not sure how I’ll feel when he retires.

    @mckenzieallen4054@mckenzieallen405427 күн бұрын
    • I HOPE HE NEVER RETIRES

      @TheMars4s@TheMars4s25 күн бұрын
    • @@TheMars4s right! When he does he should own the Vegas team and be heavily involved in media still. NBA ratings would love it. Imagine if MJ was on the TNT crew or just came and talked about the league often.

      @mckenzieallen4054@mckenzieallen405425 күн бұрын
  • There is no basketball podcast better than this at the moment. Simply pure basketball and love for the game 🏀 👌🏽

    @vash8494@vash849427 күн бұрын
  • Every episode of this podcast has been food for my mind and soul. As a former player, a current coach, and a diehard LeBron James fan (Cleveland, OH), I'm grateful to hear these takes from both Bron and JJ. I've been able to add pieces to my playbook, I've gained knowledge and perspective on how to be a better coach and lead my young athletes. This is a masterclass every week. Well done!

    @MsBabyJ24@MsBabyJ2426 күн бұрын
  • Won a state championship my senior year off of motion and flex. Seeing JJ write these off on the board brought back memories.

    @iceman21542@iceman2154223 күн бұрын
    • Good on you for winning that chip!

      @rangergaming8316@rangergaming831623 күн бұрын
  • I started watching basketball in the 2022 finals between Boston and GS and I decided to buy 2k22 to learn how basketball works. Since then I have fell in love with basketball and watched old games and the history of the sport. Which is why I'm thankful for this podcast and other ones too for feeding me with more ball knowledge. Shout to LBJ and JJ for this🙏🏾

    @SiyabongaTwala-fc6uq@SiyabongaTwala-fc6uq27 күн бұрын
  • I usually watch podcasts in segments or pieces over the course of a few days as they are uploaded, but i always find myself watching the full episode of this podcast all at once, legit just talking hoops i love it.

    @ToyeCalvin91@ToyeCalvin9127 күн бұрын
  • I wish this episode was longer with coach. Love your podcast man. It is real basketball. Thanks guys

    @cemincekara@cemincekara26 күн бұрын
  • 34:12 “thanks Manu” is crazyyy lolllll

    @hykbryce@hykbryce25 күн бұрын
  • The giggles about the pension is crazy 😂 they was bubbly as shit 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    @R3ALNAM3SAKI@R3ALNAM3SAKI27 күн бұрын
  • This has revolutionized the podcasting landscape, elevating basketball analysis to an entirely new level.

    @dallelo2849@dallelo284927 күн бұрын
  • Thank you JJ, the aclarations in the first part of the video help a lot for me, because im a fan of basketball but i never played and now i can see with more knowledge the games!

    @qendril8826@qendril882626 күн бұрын
  • I Think This is The Best Episode, These Guys Really Talking Hoops I Learned A lot Watching this One!🔥🧠🏀

    @streethypetv6029@streethypetv602926 күн бұрын
  • This podcast is literally a basketball blueprint

    @ReezyRacks@ReezyRacks27 күн бұрын
  • We need Mind the Game merch now 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    @YUNGI1992@YUNGI199227 күн бұрын
  • i started watching this pod a few days ago and i love it. imma need this when i’m havin withdrawals in the off season lol.

    @samuelrobb9383@samuelrobb938326 күн бұрын
  • the episode are getting better and better, chemistry between the both of you is growing! awesome!!

    @Bi6M4C@Bi6M4C22 күн бұрын
  • As a middle and high school basketball coach, what Coach Dambrot said at the end needs a whole discussion in its own: "You're going to hit some rough moments, but you gotta battle through... These young people need advice as to how to handle adversity, because what happens a lot of times is they get bailed out of adversity now. Nobody really teaches them what to do when they hit it, because we’ve all been there… Just when you think things are going great, something happens, and if you don’t know how to handle it, it’s really difficult.” - Coach Keith Dambrot Too often am I seeing kids who are so used to things being done for them, things going their way, them not being able to handle adversity on and off the basketball court. This is a great message for coaches, but an even BETTER message for parents and leaders of young minds. Thank you Coach.

    @noelsanjose7792@noelsanjose779226 күн бұрын
    • If you read his story, probably a a lot of that is referring to himself. While he caused he own adversity, he worked to redeem his career within basketball.

      @ryanpuliafico197@ryanpuliafico19726 күн бұрын
    • @@ryanpuliafico197 definitely going to read on this guy

      @noelsanjose7792@noelsanjose779224 күн бұрын
  • so I've been a fan off basketball with about less than 10% of understanding of the terms, this podcast has greatly increased my knowledge of the game. It's fun to watch games, but now it's more fun because I can tell what's happening at least 3 out of 5 times.

    @pianovice8271@pianovice827127 күн бұрын
  • Of my 90+ youtube subscriptions this is the ONLY pod I watch AS SOON AS it drops! The intro of Beautiful Dreamer sucks me in. Then we've got the all the eye candy talking smart about basketball and so much more. I absolutely love this pod! And they're funny too. Goodness. Checking all the boxes.

    @WealthofMyself@WealthofMyself26 күн бұрын
  • I love that this is a hoopers podcast as far as education, seeing the motion as you go is important, I’d be standing over or reaching over with JJ’s arm in the way I’m so glad they got you a board JJ🎉🎉

    @hectorvargas7473@hectorvargas747326 күн бұрын
  • This podcast is ELITE

    @matthewsingh3933@matthewsingh393327 күн бұрын
  • y'all doing something so special with this podcast. thank y'all !!

    @hctim45@hctim4527 күн бұрын
  • This is the best sports related comment section on any platform that I have ever seen, it’s so refreshing. Is it because of the type of people this sort of podcast brings?

    @ridgethomas1998@ridgethomas199826 күн бұрын
  • This pod is changing the game - I love the intimate conversations with guys who clearly love the game so deeply

    @MichaelTrainer@MichaelTrainer26 күн бұрын
  • YALL GOTTA GET COACH K ON THIS POD PLEASE OMG

    @Zombiefaceeee@Zombiefaceeee27 күн бұрын
    • That would be dope

      @twizzy585ful@twizzy585ful27 күн бұрын
  • I come here so I can know what the hell I’m talking about when coaching my son… I played ball all my life but I realized after watching the first episode of this podcast I don’t know shit so I mirror everything they do on this show😂😂

    @YouTubeTroll123@YouTubeTroll12327 күн бұрын
    • Bro I’ve been playing and watching for 30 plus years and the first episode I also realized I don’t know shit about basketball lol

      @stringer2295@stringer229527 күн бұрын
    • Problem now is everyone knows what you know... 😂😅

      @cebupropertiesinc@cebupropertiesinc26 күн бұрын
    • @@cebupropertiesinc they can know but knowing how to execute it is the difference.

      @YouTubeTroll123@YouTubeTroll12326 күн бұрын
    • @@KZheadTroll123 true that...

      @cebupropertiesinc@cebupropertiesinc26 күн бұрын
    • @@KZheadTroll123Love that, understanding and being able to use your knowledge is a lot different that just having it

      @rawbhd4477@rawbhd447723 күн бұрын
  • I really appreciate the fact that yall are actually giving definitions of these plays and your explanations are amazing. Really bringing the basketball media back from the grave. 🎉

    @anantgupta_@anantgupta_22 күн бұрын
  • I love this podcast so much. I live in the UK and started watching the sport in the last two years and I can't begin to tell you how attached I've become to this sport. Lebron and JJ'S chemistry and knowledge of the game is bewildering and I could listen to them talk all day. I'm learning so much. Thanks for the hard work of everyone on the screen and behind the screen. Much love from across the pond.

    @Tom-C92@Tom-C9213 күн бұрын
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