The Hardest Actions to Guard in Basketball | LeBron James and JJ Redick | Mind the Game
Welcome to another episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and JJ Redick. We first want to thank everyone for watching and sharing the first episode and we're proud to share this next one with you all. Today we examine the hardest actions to guard in the NBA and the best ways to defend against these actions. The two main actions we focus on are the Golden State Warriors post splits and the way Draymond Green acts as a hub for Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant and the rest of the roster made that play nearly impossible to defend against. The other play we talk in detail about is the inverted pick-and-roll with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets. There are several examples of duos that make that play hard but we take an extra close look at what Jokic does that makes this play so unstoppable. We also dive into other schemes like ghost-screens with a great big shooter like Kristaps Porzingis of the Boston Celtics and how Boston gets creative on offense. A few other topics we discuss are why teams blitz Luka Doncic of The Dallas Mavericks, the lack of creativity in men's college basketball and the mileage LeBron has put on his body in 2024. There's so much more we discuss so let's get into it. Cheers.
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Why are you deleting comments saying he is just a bitch on steroids?!
Don’t ever stop this podcast please
I would like to propose an edit to future episodes. rather than explaining all of the actions and terms at the beginning...use the same footage and when the first time they are brought up in the episode cut to JJ giving a quick explanation then cut back to the pod. Little more editing work but it would make everything flow super smooth and not make it to where i have to remember everything as a prerequisite to the pod. Loving these conversations though! Keep them coming!
Theres a wealth of information here. Very cool
@@JarettGray1604cutting to JJ giving a monologue mid episode would ruin the flow of the pod. Part of what makes this great is the conversational aspect and the flow of LeBron and JJ going off of each other. I respect ur idea but I hope they don't do this
This pod has fundamentally changed the way all sports media will been seen moving forward. The debate shows will die with their recycled topics and ridiculous player comparisons. This is a new movement. Strap yourself in because we are watching pioneers.
a lot of other pods have done that but okay
Lebron wearing a hat indoors while trying to be classy drinking wine lol clown shit
I guess I'm ready to hear this every time they post a video.. I guess that'll be fun..
@@Pa1zan No disrespect but... they don't have Lebron James lol.
Podcasts have been offering this for a decade now. This is just a continuation of a trend that's already been going on.
I know Bron is Bron, we all do. But JJ is sort of ridiculous. 15 Year NBA Career as a starter, one of the top snipers of all time, illustrious college career, multiple years broadcasting his own brand and actual NBA games and shows. He’s an absolute titan in the basketball world in his own unique way. Hats off, honestly.
these bots are using AI now to generate reasonable comments and responses. #titties.
jj humble, too. calling himself plumber and all. love him
@@themodeladultcentral6920 he's got to call himself a plumber after the Jerry West beef, where JJ said the old legends played against plumbers but Jerry West clapped back that JJ himself was a plumber in his own era. If JJ is being humble, its because he was humbled.
Holy shit! Did I just witness someone build someone up without tearing someone else down? There may be hope for us after all!!
He's a better broadcaster than he's a player, and he was a decent player too.
Here's the list of the terms they used throughout the episode: TILT. A double from the baseline. FIRE. A double from the nail (center of the free throw line). HEDGE. A defensive tactic that involves the screener’s defender momentarily stepping out to defend the ball-handler in an attempt to slow them down and prevent penetration. BLITZ. Double-team of the ball handler on the screen. GHOST SCREEN / BLUFF SCREEN. When a player jogs toward the ball handler like he is preparing to set a ball screen, but at the last second sprints to open space. TAG. An aspect of a pick-and-roll defense in which the closest help defender (for whom the ball-screen is moving away) briefly touches the roller before sprinting back out to his original man. TWO-NINE. The number of seconds (2.9) a defender can occupy the paint without being an arm’s length away from an offensive player. VAREJAO SCREEN. To flip a ball screen (changing the angle) at the last moment before contact. BLIND PIG. A three-person backdoor action in which the ball-handler passes to a big, who passes to a guard running by him toward the hoop. POST SPLITS. This action is triggered by the ball being entered into the low post. The player who makes the entry pass will immediately screen away for the next closest player. These two players then “split” apart from each other off this action. PICK THE PICKER B.O.B. (AKA AMERICA’S PLAY). A baseline out-of-bounds play where one player cuts to an area of the court to set a screen for a secondary player. After that, the initial screener seeks to get an open shot via an additional screen. INVERTED PICK-AND-ROLL. Like a traditional pick-and-roll but the roles flip where a guard or wing sets a screen for a big. DHO (DRIBBLE HAND OFF). An offensive tactic that involves one player literally handing the basketball off to a teammate. UPHILL DHO. Another term is grenade. It’s when a player has the ball on the block and he dribbles back towards the wing or slot on the same side to hand off to a teammate. CHICAGO CUT. A post feed followed by a basket cut made by the player who passed the ball into the post that turns into a down screen for a big at the weak side low block. PINCH POST. An offensive series in which a big near the weakside elbow is used as a playmaking hub (while no other teammates are between him and the closest sideline). ATO. After timeout plays.
You forgot TAG. What we called chug the cutter
No you didn’t!!! My bad.
Thanks, i appreciate that
My man, I’ve heard a lot of these terms and have figured it out mostly. Thanks for filling in the gaps and also cementing the parts I’ve figured out. From a new basketball fan 🎉
Why are you explaining common sense in perfect detail if you need an explanation for this stuff you shouldn’t be in this comment section to begin with like bro who are you doing this for💀
Skip Bayless could probably never process an ounce of this information.
.....not at all
Or SAS
All facts bro
Skip is an entertainer, gotta love him for it
He's busy making up sensational BS headlines about the lakers and cowboys every damn day
This is gonna be the best sports podcast of all time. No beef, no gossip, just two guys chatting about what they love the most
Hold on a minute playa …….Jason terry would like a word….
This podcast exposes dumb media and promotes intelligent media in the long run. It reminds everyone that basketball is so much more than the dumb-downed drama from old legacy media.
Uhhhhhjj Roy, Calvin and Warnie would like to have a chat 🤓☝️
@@bierdlll well said.
@@bierdlll Intelligence & bron james lmao 🤣 The guy cant read a book to save his legacy ? Lol 😂 that school he built for the kids I doubt he’d even be able to pass the classes himself
JJ said it’s not the job of the nba players to educate the public about the game. And then makes the most educational nba podcast/show in history with the best player since MJ. Bravo.
It’s not his job, it’s his passion
ummmmm kobe detailed cough cough
@@carltonrudolphDont be silly. Cough.
@@carltonrudolph💯💯👏🏿
@@phillyrockz dont be a 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
This is much better than watching something like ESPN. You actually LEARN about the game and not learn about drama that doesn't matter. I will be watching as many of these as I can. Good stuff.
Many great free shows to watch nowadays, this is one of the best. I will go out of my way to recommend everyone to never watch ESPN, it has everything that is bad with American sports coverage nowadays.
Please don’t ever stop this pod I have learned more in two episodes than I have learned my entire life. I have always wanted this type of show plz keep it. Real fans want this not drama!!
So u admit u were a casual? 😂
@@camtv5505lol yes most people are I stopped playing basketball after high school😂
bro I'm a casual so 99% of this goes over my head, but listening to greatness talk sports intellect is the most refreshing change from these debate shows talking absolute nonsense. love the pod, can't wait for more.
JJ does a really good job explaining it, I'm sure you'll catch up in no time.. it's the best I've seen it explained
That’s what the first part is for. Which I think is great. Gives the definition and terminology so the casual fan can learn and be involved and not feel excluded cuz no one is expelling what that word means and it sounds like a foreign language lol
how do u admire and find 'greatness' in something u don't even understand,
@@tarakvaakil8553if u are asking genuinely then ur an idiot😆
i just got into the nba like 2 years ago but i'm a huge nerd so i feel you on some level, but continuing to watch this pod and learn is probably gonna be one of the best ways to learn more about the nitty gritty of nba actions.
The fact JJ gotta explain basic terms before starting says a lot about how fans have been dumbed down by these sports shows and nba pundits that only talk about “is he a leader” “who wants it more” “who’s the goat” “what’s their identity” etc…
Yep. It's water pistol Pete Jr, Steven 17 3's in a row Smith dumb way of discussing sports. The sooner both are gone the better
Don't forget "clutch gene"😂😂😂
Old heads know nothing of this. All they know is MJ is good. Lol.
You're right, but also people like me (non primary english speakers who never played basketball) appreciate it a lot.
Korek! 💯 I so like it that they do explain first the terms so that us fans really would learn from them. Not just listen but als9 learning. I love this!
I'm a woman who's into sports but these conversations are fascinating to be because no one brings this level of detail to podcasts/conversation.
Then watch BBallBreakdown
Imagine if Kobe were sitting down with them...
😭😭😭
Or MJ
@@RaheemC26mj would not like this stuff at all, he has clearly indicated he was annoyed when kobe kept bugging him and shooting him messages to learn the game from him back in the day. its ok, everyone is different, and not everyone has to be a geek to be great. Not saying he won't be insightful if he ever did come, but I just think he will be reluctant to and not that deeply focused to the convo like kobe and lebron, mj was never the type of guy to study his opponents, he just went out to destroy them 😂😂😂
Kobe made detail so 🤷🏿♂️
@bigdripbobz1072 I would love to see n hear MJ breakdown a few plays n possessions just to see a few things he looks at and to see where his mindset was at during crucial times.
That's why it drives me crazy when I hear people say this era doesn't play defense. So much spacing, players IQ, makes it so hard . Great watch
i always say the exact same thing, everytime i watch a game and the commentators say no defense is being played it drives me crazy. you got guys like dame shooting from half court lol
There is no defense cause it's drive and kick now... the floor is spaced out cause of the rule change. Like literally the commissioner said" we took out the physically so that players like Curry and others could showcase their skills" Bruh do u guys even do ya home work or just yes men😂
@@kelvinrussell6318 you just don't understand basketball. The only ryles that benefit perimeter players is that you cannot be in their landing space. Just go watch football 🤡
@@kelvinrussell6318That makes 0 sense. If there’s less physicality wouldn’t that encourage driving to the paint? I believe a general increase in the ability to shoot has caused a spacing of the floor which in turn creates more opportunities. I’m sure the league has encouraged a move away from football. While the floor being spaced the way it is makes it harder to play defense, it makes no sense that defense would be disincentivized as it could be the ticket to a small market team like Golden State once was becoming a few billion dollars richer. Simply put not playing defense is to no one’s benefit.
@@kelvinrussell6318THERE ARE BETTER OFFENSIVE PLAYERS AND BETTER COACHING AND SPACING. Were you not listening???? But you know more than lebron
The sports media better watch this and take notes. This is what we want
Sadly majority of them doesnt even play ball.
JJ Reddick the type of guy that turns up late to work and when the boss yells at him he just says : chill out bro
This is what you want lol most people want to be entertained.
This isn't anything new or revolutionary. The reason sports media is covered the way it is, is because their metrics have shown & proven that the general viewer/casual fans, like that shit. It's why shows like First Take have lasted so long. Explaining Xs and Os' is a niche thing, catered to hardcore fans. There are/have been a few podcasts that scratch that itch already-hell, JJ brought in the Dunker's Pod to specifically cover this area, albeit they focus more on the numbers. The main difference that this pod has over its competitors, is that they have one of/if not the GOAT, still active, breaking down plays/actions through his lens. Big fan of media JJ, but lets be real, the praise it has rightfully earned, wouldn't be as exaggerated if his co-host wasn't Bron.
How the fuck are a bunch of regular joes with zero professional Basketball experience going to match a podcast with two guys who have played at the professional level? J.J was an elite knock down shooter and Lebron is in the GOAT conversation. There is no way that regular ass desk journalists can match the depth of conversation in this podcast. It’s impossible, This podcast is literally like watching A Unicorn in nature, it can’t really be replicated.
I absolutely love this show. I started playing ball at 10yo, I am now 53. As a lifelong fan of the game, this is all incredibly refreshing. Basketball is not all about dunks, highlights and drama. Basketball is a thinking man's game.
I love that they describe the plays so perfectly and then show examples. Hearing JJ describe the blind pig, then seeing how it's ran properly and effectively gave me a new found love and respect for the intricacies and technicality that the game takes.
Same here.
Among dozens of basketball programs, this is a channel that actually talks about basketball. 51 minutes were over in a flash. It's amazing.
Only podcast I'm listening to multiple times
I feel this is one of the only shows that are actually “basketball analysis”, the rest are basketball related podcasts. Nothing wrong with either but this just refreshing
@@minovictor Thinking Basketball - a YT channel also makes great analysis videos.
@@tylerchatham7093with a clip board
@@neon0wl2107the best! I hope he’s a guest at some point
Really excited for this 😁 Just a suggestion: when JJ is explaining the terms, it would be really cool to have a picture of the court with matching animations to make it easier to understand and have a visual explanation as well. Keep it up! :)
Agreed
YES! do it please!
Oh that’s a good idea!
Yes please
Fr
I still can't believe this content is out there, just like that. Crazy, it's crazy that basketball fans all over the world can see and listen to such detailed talks with tons of basketball and sports wisdom. There are no words to express appreciation for that. Huge respect.
This has to be the most analytical podcast on basketball. But it's also very practical. Love it.
I love how JJ explains all the technical terms and concepts before every episode, it definitely bless us casuals with a lot of interesting knowledge and appreciate watching basketball more.
Agreed, I've seen some people say that he should explain it as he's speaking with Bron but I think what he's doing right now is perfect.
Absolutely!
@@rangergaming8316100% agree, not only would that make the conversation too long and not free flowing, but it would stop people form actually paying attention. I've never been so focussed on listening to a pod ever.
@@carontorliak2760 that's exactly my thinking as well. When you break the flow of the conversation it becomes hard to stay focused but when it's just them speaking it's easy to just keep listening.
@@rangergaming8316what if instead of JJ And Lebron explaining it as they talk what if they took the intro and just input it right before they talked about it…like breaking it up in segments ?
loved the pod, but one thing - I think when JJ is explaining all the terms at the start, it would be very helpful to show a clip that demonstrates the concept, as someone who isnt the most technically sound basketball watcher, it would be a lot more helpful to view the play than try and imagine it in my head.
It process bro, i believe they will get to that point as the platform grow
@@zacharydavidvbangura9873 they have the means to do that already wdym.. them not doing it is a design choice involving the show itself and how they want to portray it
True, videos and in slow motion
JJ mentioned my triangle question. I feel honored that it was good enough to make the show lol. Great stuff as always!
This is the best version of basketball fandom. I can't wait to watch this week by week and then a week later watch them all back to back again and still pick up things I didn't commit to memory.
this one episode alone is bridging the gap from casuals to diehards but at the same time widening the gap between the old media and the new. this is the beginning of history
i'm sorry.. i'm not even sure 100% diehard fans have this level of knowledge
Well said! Sports media has become so narrative driven. This podcast is a breath of fresh air
@@Mellowyellow8888 A lot do. I mean the specific terminology might be different -- but as JJ notes even in the NBA people use different names for the same thing -- but for anyone who listens to the Dunker Spot or Thinking Basketball none of these concepts are new. Unfortunately, based on the comments section, I don't think this is bridging the gap as much as we'd all hope. I've already seen people where the entire conversation went right over their head. I fully expect to see people in JJ's comments in a month arguing that Doc Rivers didn't make any adjustments even though Milwaukee cycled through five coverages, ran 12 different PnR and changed their rotation. But the more content like this the better.
Fans who don't play don't need to know the precise X's and O's, but it's nice to get some exposure to it. You can see what's happening and understand the patterns without naming them. Players need to know it because it's their language to each other. Just like you don't need to be able to read music to appreciate it when you hear it. You hear what's happening but don't need to communicate it to other musicians.
@sup9542 I've known people that don't really like sports or basketball but I've told them how teams make adjustments like this to counter teams and they were impressed what goes into basketball. It's cool to know from a players prospective and why they ran a certain play or why they made an adjustment
I could’ve listened to this nonstop for 2 hours. The podcast game is getting so saturated I can’t sit through a 1 hour podcast that just talks about narratives and hot takes. This was a legit basketball discussion that explains a lot about modern NBA concepts.
Ive watched basketball forever. Never knew the technical stuff. This is such a beautiful platform for people like me that doesn't understand the details of the game.
These 2 episodes have re sparked my interest in Basketball. I'm going to watch the Playoffs & look for match-ups and reads.
This podcast gets you so focused so you dont loose track of the convo that you dont even realise you've been watching for 40 min
Yes! This is it!
💯
It’s listening to two experts in their field. You literally get smarter just being exposed to their high level thinking
For real. This is like a good Netflix series where it just sneaks up and ends on you and you’re ready to binge the next episode.
*lose my brother
I've never wished a podcast was longer in my life until now.....
I hope you get that white cream off the both sides of your lip after you get up off your knee pads
@@FYYSINCE03-ki2syWe've really gotten to a point in social life where wanting more education is dickriding? God bless our souls.
😂 you ain't the only one...
@@Neo-qo1fy sad how the trogs show up and can't just appreciate great media.
@@Neo-qo1fy Some people are just tryhard haters, but not all
I love how you included the WNBA clips here. Because that league is loaded with simple fundamental plays that people don’t see.
Just was gonna comment that! They executed what lebron was talking about perfectly. I’m so glad they found those clips
The way LeBron sees the game as a team player and his legacy is always down played because of that, shocks me. He’s a team player who dominates all individual stats, it’s so special!
Well said.....
Facts 💯🎯
The little sit down before the pod is actually fire
Lil too long imo but love it still
@@ysl1717if 13 mins is long your cooked
@@ysl1717bro just wants the attention over bron
@@ysl1717bro the 51 mins just passed me by while watching this pod
@@jasonapplebaum9871no he is explaining to the viewers who don’t know because they are brainwashed by mainstream sports media. Explaining the game.
“I got plenty of it. I just need someone to drink it with” spoken like a man at the top❤
RIGHT 💯🔥
was about to quote it as well🤣🤣🤣
Pause
@@MarkJackson-od3fiyour mom probably wants u to grow up. She worked too hard for this to be your peak.
Remember it's lonely at the top guy probably has very few real friends he can count on
This is so good. I appreciate the section in the beginning breaking down concepts and terms. It lets the conversation flow more naturally without needing to stop and explain things to us
I love that JJ does a sort of Appendix before the video for those who don’t know certain plays or actions, and also how when they talk about them it’ll come up on the episode. Great touch
Mann, this pod is addictive. And so refreshing to hear from savant without any yelling/screaming explaining the concepts of real basketball. If you really love the game of basketball there’s no pod/tv channel that does the justice to the game of basketball as this show does.
boring
You're overstating it. Thinking Basketball and Hoopvision does similar work. Dub Nation HQ does something similar for the Warriors.
@@thernbroom5154tablet kid. Go watch skip bayless talk about clutch gene instead.
Two pods in and its addictive. Wut?
The NBA is getting worse and less relevant every day in each and every way.
After years of feeling like i kept getting exposed to wannabes like Skip, Stephen A, and Perkins, this podcast truly feels like a breath of fresh air. Thank you
Exactly!!!
Perkins played in the NBA though lol
@@ShrimpyWilliamshave you heard perkins talk basketball? he’s literally got the same takes as all these casual fans
@@coopercollins5076 I know that’s why it’s hilarious😂😂😂
@@ShrimpyWilliams hahahah okay gotcha brother
I just love how this is complex basketball talk but with explanations for casuals like me. Calm and cool chatting that's perfect for podcast listening. I'm just working with this in my ears and I'm content
Love the glossary at the start from JJ. Clears things up nicely going into the episodes so we can take everything in in real time
Listening to Lebron talk about AR when he just came up CLUTCH in last nights game against the bucks 🔥
It actually gave ne goosebumps because I was thinking that same thing after Last Night's performance.I honeslty realise now that Lebron is of course trying to win but his actually really just waiting to play with Bronny then his going to retire.He has nothing left to prove.A man at Peace!
@@marvinseekoei195 It's also clear how much he'd love for Bronny to have success. you see how much he struggles not say he would like to kick the whole coaching staff out the window and coach them himself.
This is all gold. Two of the smartest guys in the game chopping it up... WITH translations for laymen. Feels like a privilege to be in the room with these guys.
Yeah, this podcast is great. I hope some day they up the production and make it more frequent or maybe do some new type of segments with similar styles. This podcast has so much potential to help grow basketball analysis and basketball discourse.
@@rangergaming8316I’d be interested to see them go through film similar to Detail as they explain the action.
This kinda makes me sad because this is the kind of thing Kobe was doing before he died with his Detail show.
And videos!
wait until paris olympics kd, steph and bron together while jj is the host. that will be lit.
I really like this podcast in the way it's structured. JJ explaining the concepts before he and LeBron talk shop makes things so much easier to understand.
Please get an animator.
that will be fire
This is 5 on 5 basketball! Thank you, Bron. It’s not all about 1s, iso ball, a bag. That’s great for a 1 on 1 tournament, but this is traditional 5-5 on basketball. We are so captivated with 1 on 1 talent, we forget it’s a team game.
Sure but 4-6 ISO is necessary and the best ISO players have 6 chips or 5 chips And they played in the toughest conferences
@@countmiien944Without the 4 players on the fucking Bulls team Jordan would of been 0-6 in the finals Without Shaq and the rest of the 3 Kobe would have 0-5 Please stfu !
@@countmiien944the point flew over your head
@@countmiien944 are you stupid ??? what was mjs conference comp? gary payton and Charles Barkley compared to today ?? Please do your self a favor and stop watching basketball.
AI has 0 chips, so he's either not one of best ISO players or your comment is ridiculous @@countmiien944
When JJ explains the concepts in the beginning, it would have been much easier to understand what JJ is saying if you guys also showed actual footage of NBA players in action. Enjoying your contents so much. Can't wait for the next one
Totally agree, would love JJ to include examples for BOB or like he later showed the 1-2 Rub with Ben. Also loved the seeing the WNBA representation when him and Bron were discussing counters against JJ's/the 2 guard setting screens.
I’m sure they will add that , the podcast has just begin and almost at 500k subscribers it will get better
Have in mind that all that footage is copyrighted. I mean they show some clips, but it is there just for a few seconds for a reason, you can't flat out show these copyrighted clips, it instantly gets flagged. I had FIBA videos, and if I use unaltered FIBA footage, youtube bot instantly catches it, and in best case scenario demonetize the video, or just flat out refuses to upload. Solution can be like altering gamma or something, but for mainstream pod, you really can not show NBA clips, unless you get the rights.
Yes because they need the money. If regular YTers without a full team can find a way, they certainly could
The clips are shown when the concept is mentioned in the conversation. Just keep watching
This is gold. I'd love to see the breakdowns in the beginning moved to their own separate videos just so we can jump right into the content/convo. Then have the opportunity to check out the short form breakdowns for an explanation. This is amazing though! Can't stop tuning in.
The intro segment breaking down concepts, the free flowing convo between two great bball minds, the well cut and placed videos showcasing the concepts. Wow, this is a cut above anything that came before
I wish I had free information like this as a kid growing up. The fact that one of the greatest minds in all of basketball is giving out game like this is insane to me.
RIGHT
Man. Talk about work ethics meeting each other. LeBron said I’ll make time and JJ said I’ll give it the backbone. Much respect gentlemen.
W comment
Exactly why this is so great. JJ clearly cares about the presentation and it shows
Showing clips of examples of what the Bron or JJ is explaining is SO helpful. Great job, keep that up!
Absolutely LOVE this pod. I’m a huge Bron fan and I’ve always been a fan of JJs game but I’ve gained a whole new respect for him as a player since his retirement just by watching him exhibit his extensive basketball knowledge on tv and on the Old Man and the Three. But this is just phenomenal! Watching 2 extraordinary basketball minds talk basketball from an Xs and Os perspective adds so much depth to my experience as a fan. Watching the game becomes more exciting and digestible just by knowing and understanding the intricacies of every play just a little bit better. Like when Kobe was doing Detail 💪🏽 RIP MAMBA 🕊️ I’ve been listening to this episode on repeat since it dropped 🙌🏽 I’d say I’ve listened to it about 17 times already 😂 I need the next episode NOW!! Haha
What a time to be a fan. We have the GOAT explaining the game for us for free.
I like JJ a lot but calling him GOAT is going a bit too far
This is what all real basketball fans needed!
Nah it didn’t
I love it. Best way to learn more
Agreed, I'm loving this podcast.
It’s Ight
exactly . its only the fake ass casuals that wanna argue & bicker like low class savages
Absolutely loved this conversation! As a casual fan I feel like I learnt a lot and can watch the game more astutely with even more joy now. I think this would be even better if there were visual diagrams of the plays they’re talking about on screen as they’re talking about them. Amazing overall though, keep it going!!!
This is beyond incredible.... we are so lucky to hear these two talk ball!
Always ready for a jj and bron podcast
and Draymond Green 😂
2011 Dallas plumbers beat Lebron lmao 🤣 in 6 games Goat debate over that’s all she wrote
@@michaelbuettner1487mhmm those same plumbers beat the back to back defending champ Lakers, took out OKC who had multiple all star level players
@@jgg6932 Dallas plumbers & co won 50 games lmao 🤣 And made Lebron star in frozen as Elsa MJ literally beat 4 teams that had close to 65 wins?
@@johan9833 mj4life sorry
For non english speakers, that "briefing" in the beginning is amazing. Thank you.
It's not just non English speakers. what they're saying is foreign to most people unless you played a ton of high level basketball
@@shepardice3775 yep
Non nba player u mean.
@@kindalost1 I imagine most foreign leagues uses same or similar terms. So, if you played relatively high level, you probably understand what they are saying, but I assume most of us did not make million of dollars hooping, not in Boston, nor in Barcelona haha. I mean, obviously, different coaches and different teams might have different naming for same plays, but often they might not, because it is such international language and just renaming it is counter intuative, because your players come and go, they do not need to relearn how you call basic plays in your house. NBA teams run ''Spanoullis'' right now, and I bet they call it ''Spanoullis'' haha.
Hands down, this is one of the greatest podcasts of all times! Everyone watching will undoubtedly try to remember all these terms and plays when watching any basketball game on any level. JJ is a great host and is so in his element as he talks X's and O's. I'm surprised he's not an assistant coach already. Maybe he will once Bron gets to own his own team in Vegas!
Thanks for this. I love hearing the X and O talk (It's all new to me). Great conversations.
The debate shows ignored the knowledge and tried to snippet LeBron’s comments as arrogance after the first episode. They KNOW this podcast is putting them into extinction. Keep delivering this! These are the honest conversations for the pure hoop junkies
to be fair, the shorts shown on most of them cstale-a$$ shows were tailor-made for reels and clips on all the social media apps by meta & co. 51 mins (44 mins, ep. 1) only fits on a youtube channel.
Watching LeBron on the sidelines versus the Bucks was truly something spectacular. He was coaching his teammates, specifically Rui on positioning, he was getting excited and congratulating guys when they made a good shot or play, and he was even counting down Giannis' ten-second free throws at the end of the game. The man loves the game of basketball at a level I've never seen before which is insane because most guys of his elite athletic caliber are coasting or retired at this stage of their careers. How many of us have that level of passion for our jobs after 20 years?
Real talk
Pay me $50M a year and I will mop floors at McDonalds for 20 years with a gigantic smile on my face, high fiving everyone.
@@oliviervo6889fr tho
No you wouldn't. You'd be complacent by the end of the first year.@@oliviervo6889
@@oliviervo6889 he's been rich before his first game. 20 years later he is still passionate about basketball that's something money can't buy
Listening/watching the Mind the Game podcast by LeBron James & JJ Redick has been truly eye-opening. The in-depth discussions and insights shared by these two legends are revolutionizing the way the game is being told by the media. Their perspectives, experiences, and stories provide a unique and profound understanding of basketball that fans like myself greatly appreciate. This podcast is a game-changer in how we consume and learn about the sport we love.
Such a refreshing pod. 50 minutes flew by, felt like I only had it on for 5.
Debate shows get very annoying after a while. This kind of content is what the sports world really needs.
So ya all gonna play follow the leader and write the same comment?
@@FloydWhoElseTVsame with you
it's what is needed in every aspect of our media. Think about if we honestly discussed the nuances of politics like this.
@@FloydWhoElseTV didn't read any other comments, nice to know mine got you In your feels like that 🤣
Both have their place. This would get very boring and self bloviating after a while. This ain't nuclear physics.
Absolutely loving this podcast as a hardcore basketball fan. Best basketball podcast by a country mile, no BS or hot takes, just basketball knowledge. Keep it up LBJ and JJ
The explanations at the beginning are game-changing, and I'm stealing this format. Thank you JJ
This really shows that the narrative of “they don’t play defense anymore” - is not true. The offense has just evolved so much, that it looks that way. The game is just on a completely different level than it ever was before.
Congrats on 1 mil subs!
Congrats on that milli my guy 🙏🏾
Don't say that to them old school ex players
EXACTLY... Some of this narrative coverage and some of these narrative fans can be painful to be around when watching a game. Honestly my favorite thing to see is when a defense is so connected it can truly stop an opponent. Billups-Wallace Pistons and early Golden State achieved it a few times and its rarer than seeing a big scoring game. Defensive dominance can deflate a great team quickly in a 7 game series.
Enjoy Bron while he is in the NBA. This is him slowly transitioning away from the game he loves and the game we all love seeing him play!
Pls stop🥺🥺🥺
My Glorious Super High IQ Athletic Genius Lord King God
Yup he will get one more ring too
Roids
He's already the best flopper in the history of the league
Its a blessing to have this podcast 2/2 so far im tuned in!! This is real basketball talk lets keep this going for the culture 🚨
two episodes so far and those 2ish hours felt like a few minutes. Love this podcast!!!
From now on, all podcasts and TV shows will revolve around reactions to the sheer brilliance of this podcast, because let's face it, this podcast is pure fire.
Having Rondo as a third guest would be dope
I'm hoping it happens!! Or evening a reoccurring guest!
Yeah, he needs to be a guest that appears at least once every few months.
I'll be the next guest
@@kwamebrownofficial what's good Kwame?
Teach SAS how to post up, Kwame.
This is makes me so happy and I can't wait for the episode where they get Coach Pop to be a guest. The wine and the x's and o's for that convo would be the stuff of legend. Wish list aside this is a refreshing and beautiful discussion of the game for the newer generations and I love that this is happening. A most sincere thank you to all involved in making this happen
This format (JJ with the 10-minute lesson and then the ~40-minute conversation) is perfect.
JJ is without question one of the greatest basketball minds who has the ability to articulate himself fluently. He's the best to me.
i love when JJ is strongly opinionated he does articulate well and gets agressive with his points ... Vs whoever apparently lol
No hes not stop it
Glazing
@@cedricmontgomery5479He so obviously is
That's why he bumped head with Steven a ...JJ speaking players point of view ..Steven a speaking from a fan
This is the type of content that needs to be displayed on the sports networks. Breaking down the game so casual fans can know what they’re watching not everyday GOAT debate convos and who the best player in the league is. I appreciate both of y’all for giving us this podcast.
Agreed, they should be taking notes.
It is but you guys don’t care unless it’s LeBron. Tim Legler has been doing this for 15 years now
@@Christian-eq6pq well most casual fans don't know who Tim is. He's great at what he does but his audience is much smaller whereas Bron and JJ have a bigger audience so what they're doing can improve things in the long term and make stuff like what Tim has been doing watched by more fans overall.
@@Christian-eq6pq The networks won't give Tim his own show. Not our fault. Tim is great. Everybody loves and respects
@@Christian-eq6pq Tim Ledger is also appreciated .. this Mind the Game podcast, is a great installment series..
One of the best basketball podcast ever. These guys sharing so much basketball knowledge and breaking it down is awesome.
I could watch it all day, the insight and break down is amazing 👏🏽👏🏽💪🏽💯
“Why yall doubling me?” 17:56 He def talking about Devin Booker 😂😂
I was gonna make this comment lmao😂😂
he talking bout when he played russ in the playoffs when he was on the rockets
😂😂😂 "You got 40!" - this is why scoring a 100 today is near impossible.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
For sure!
Let’s take a moment to appreciate that we live in an age where we can get into the mind of this generations best player like this. Not someone that listens to many sports podcasts but this is a national treasure, especially for basketball enthusiasts
oh man, i love technical aspects of the game. what a fresh podcast! keep it up!
Honestly this is the purest form of a sports podcasts. First hand, all facts, no outrageous takes, just pure basketball from those who did it at a high level. Love this 👌🏾🔥
This show sucks. No one cares about x's and o's.
@@marko6947you’re intentionally slow.
@@marko6947yeah, your intelligence is more suitable with Stephen A Smith and Skip’s shows. Please, go watch theirs instead.
When the intro training is 25% of the video I know I gotta focus up when listening to the actual pod. This is amazing.
Thank you to the entire team who has put this together. I can sit with my sons and really teach the game to them.
Cannot thank you enough for this podcast! It gives the casual fan who wants to understand the decision making process behind the incredibly complex action on the floor what they need to start truly learning the game. So much fun!
This pod is literally what separates the casuals from the real ball-knowers. Amazing stuff, gentlemen.
ur moms a real ball-knower
ur moms a ball-knower
I'm a musician as well as lifelong fan of basketball. Music documentaries, instructional videos, etc... have always been around where master composers/musicians break down what makes music great: the structure, the arrangements, the harmony, etc.. This podcast is my equivalent to that for hoops. It's been way overdue but we finally have the chance to hear the actual players break down the game and analyze it. The art of basketball. Amazing.
I also came from music to basketball! Couldn't be more right about this pod
Yep, I started playing drums and learning music theory a few years ago, and it definitely scratches the same itch I got whenever I was learning basketball schemes during middle school/ high school.
Do you have any recommendations on the music front?
@@ShrimpyWilliams Rick Beato has a fantastic YT channel where he does interviews with musicians. We get great insights on how they compose, think about music, etc.. Highly recommended.
@@linnstr8609 awesome man thanks
This is amazing... finally all about basketball!!! This can definitely help amateur and aspiring basketball players all around the world improve their game. Comment coming from St. Kitts.
Watched this twice, back to back! Love it!
Podcasts like this are going to challenge traditional media for the better.
It should but ya cried when JJ Reddick was trying to have real sports conversations on first take and mad dog or stephan a want to downplay or jump to a hot take topic
This is the basketball content I have been demanding for from the basketball "experts", "analysts", etc. on TV for years now. Glad to have it here.
This is why I love when Players vs folks who never played have something to say (doesn't have to be pro, but you have folks who never played in high school or middle school being an expert), I concur!
They’re typically not experts or analysts, they’re just personalities who are there to push agendas or spout nonsense and “hot takes” for the sake of ratings. For them it’s more about “entertainment” than it is about actually knowing what the hell they’re talking about. And that’s the exact reason why I can’t watch idiots like Stephen A and Nick Wright spew their garbage takes about sports because I know they’re being disingenuous just to ruffle feathers and try to stay relevant when their shows are dying (good riddance)
This is what the basketball scene is lacking. Well done so informative!
I think this just shows how important for a team to have a player who is able to shoot after running, cause most of the actions they say need a shooter (split action, ghost screen, invert P&R, chase, etc). With a shooter, the options just increase a lot, and the defender is almost impossible to defend. So shout out to those great shooters in the league, and also those coaches who make them valuable in every action!
This is so nice to hear people just talking about basketball instead of debating it
You don’t miss ring talk? Lol
This pod literally makes me want to watch more regular season ball. Breaking down the technicals of basketball opens everyone's eyes to what is actually going on. The NFL started to push this sort of commentarya and it has been pivotal in the way those more interested in the game actually view the game. This podcast is going to change the way we talk about ball.
Facts, I think the same. Some people are saying this won't do anything but I believe it'll fundamentally change the way basketball is talked about and analysed.
I could listen to these too talk basketball all day long. JJ is one of my favorite players of all time
This is truly amazing to all basketball junkies. Whoever is producing this podcast should find duos, from the other major sports, to use this platform to build from. Just imagine listening to greatness like this but in the sport you love! Won't need the big media channels anymore.
Since listening to the first episode, I became more observant on how LeBron plays. He's definitely one of the best basketball minds ever. "Make the right play" - he almost always does that. I know he's not that much focused on defense now but you can hear him calling out plays/rotations. And on times he needs to be defensive (like in crunch time), he delivers.
So it took for you to hear him say it, instead of watching him do it? Lol
@@FloydWhoElseTV What's your point then? I guess you have no reading comprehension LOL
technically they're telling you Lebron's "defense" is MULTI DIMENSIONAL .. Lebron's Skill Set incorporates IMPACT METRICS which IS used as DEFENSE throughout his "entire" game .. which is WHY "this podcast" is necessary, so you can UNDERSTAND it ALL .. duh!