The NBA Playoffs | LeBron James and JJ Redick

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

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Mind the Game Pod w/ LeBron James and JJ Redick

Ай бұрын

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 KZfaq, 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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@haris1462 29 күн бұрын

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

@HennyOnly 29 күн бұрын

Welcome. You should go watch that that 2016 Cleveland finals run, greatest finals / comeback in history 🫡

@mckenzieallen4054 29 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.

@cian2741 29 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. 🇮🇪🤝🇵🇰

@jaylend8351 29 күн бұрын

Pretty late tho bro

@matthewchristopher16 29 күн бұрын

@@jaylend8351 It's never too late

@zukusenryu 29 күн бұрын

“We came out game 1 and Kawhi was guarding me” killed me 😂 😂

@piotrek3580 29 күн бұрын

Yeah shit was funny. And that instant laugh of both because they know its hell when Kawhi is guarding you 😂

@ewokninja123 28 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

@kevdes 28 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

@janismuzikants9320 28 күн бұрын

He is.@@kevdes

@rachidvanheyningen 28 күн бұрын

"Tf did I do?!" being your first thought when someone is set on guarding you speaks volumes about that defender

@Danghis 28 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.

@alokobaju8288 24 күн бұрын

If I had a dime for every undeserving "of all time" I've heard, I'd be rich.

@user-qo2ss5ru3e 24 күн бұрын

It's the new standard of basketball media - I love it.

@myhumps2730 24 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.

@robertwiles8106 16 күн бұрын

@@user-qo2ss5ru3e This podcast is not even about basketball.

@rockydelone3042 14 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

@3rdFloor 29 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

@rustymilio351 29 күн бұрын

The cut away clips for reference plays are genius

@2Drippyy 28 күн бұрын

💯💯💯

@myhumps2730 24 күн бұрын

What is the terminology for it when the guy guarding you sticks his hand in your crack?

@myhumps2730 24 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.

@zenkai8247 19 күн бұрын

Almost makes the 10 minute intros pointless.

@hamidofwinterfell8002 29 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

@victorcarreno4081 29 күн бұрын

That’s advice I got from my mom. Always say hi to everyone, even if they don’t respond.

@Watchingvideoslikeu 29 күн бұрын

Yeah I find that just being polite makes everything go faster.

@d.felixphoto2260 29 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.

@Fohnzii 29 күн бұрын

@@Watchingvideoslikeu Always!

@stringer2295 29 күн бұрын

Facts

@heatalldayy 29 күн бұрын

45:41 I spit my water out when JJ dropped that “Thanks.” 😂

@camdoody18 28 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

@4TDsInOneGame 28 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.

@E_T_H 27 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 🔥🔥

@Stewser 29 күн бұрын

"I didnt wanna lay an egg" "what did you have that game?" "32/11/11..." fucking priceless lmao

@hctim45 29 күн бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@R3ALNAM3SAKI 29 күн бұрын

First game too 😤

@lebronstan99 29 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?? 😭

@ritsuboii2130 29 күн бұрын

anyone got a time stamp for this?

@eduardosegura5484 29 күн бұрын

@@ritsuboii2130at 11:45

@itsBFM 29 күн бұрын

8 hours of work in the office and i cant focus like im doing here in these 58min. this is great

@jerodgraham6623 29 күн бұрын

Same here

@Maxjuliann 29 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 😮😊

@kevcorylawrence8317 29 күн бұрын

Time for a new job?

@jeffjames15 29 күн бұрын

Office job is tough

@jerwynguinto3452 28 күн бұрын

I listen on 2x playback speed.

@uzziahchintokoma306 27 күн бұрын

Watching from Zimbabwe...this is the best basketball podcast ever...strictly the game only

@EB-zn4hs 29 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.

@staywoke9172 29 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.

@BlakeC552 27 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.

@staywoke9172 27 күн бұрын

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

@nwd6167 29 күн бұрын

“Teach people how to battle through adversity, instead of bailing them out” Coach, what powerful advice! 👏👏👏👏🙌

@VONcic 29 күн бұрын

the best line from this Podcast episode was "THIS IS NOT A NARRATIVE PODCAST" That needs to be said every time

@cambury 29 күн бұрын

This podcast is designed to show people lebrons IQ. I'm only impressed by JJ Reddick.

@VONcic 29 күн бұрын

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

@Phoresight 29 күн бұрын

@@cambury dude...

@darienjwilkins7821 29 күн бұрын

@@Phoresight yes people like him exist in this world unfortunately..

@richcantgame 29 күн бұрын

@@camburyIf you think that’s why they’re doing this you’re wasting your time watching it lol

@aaronoyster1293 28 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!

@soflowaveboy 29 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.

@hdbuckets8154 3 күн бұрын

Give yourself credit, AAU is very high level school ball for ball players.

@1CarlosVillela1 29 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!

@rleake15 28 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.

@oshovv 27 күн бұрын

"coaches are for players, but leader of men"

@lxywaste 29 күн бұрын

being able to listen to the goat talk about basketball is just therapy in video form

@SPIIIVA 29 күн бұрын

i know and for him to invite Lebron to the show makes it even better.

@jermo1213 29 күн бұрын

No vote poll or survey ever got LeBron at the top. You're just lost in your algorithm. Facts. Emotional ass

@nogeagor2787 29 күн бұрын

@@SPIIIVALMAO. JJ Goattick

@trainpushingtutorials2822 29 күн бұрын

@@SPIIIVA jj is so generous

@na3811 29 күн бұрын

ur doing reverse cowgirl on it bro

@andrewfulan796 28 күн бұрын

This podcast has single-handedly gotten me back into the NBA. Can't wait for the playoffs

@Nebunaticul4Ever 27 күн бұрын

"A guy reacting to something, 2016" followed by the slight smile from JJ was so good 😂😂

@verified.my2cents 29 күн бұрын

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

@versatiletdaddy95 27 күн бұрын

Literally was just like facts 😂😂

@justinwilliams9291 29 күн бұрын

Favourite day of the week always a pleasure listen to jj and lebron talk basketball

@kingfish4568 29 күн бұрын

FACTS

@donkeyfart92 29 күн бұрын

agreeeeeeeee

@SiyabongaTwala-fc6uq 29 күн бұрын

🙏🏾🙏🏾

@6a6yv1ctor5 29 күн бұрын

The way they break down the game, bro it's such a marvel to watch

@Thatguyyoudontknow594 28 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

@galaxyr3dmu552 15 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

@jeremyrichmond82 28 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.💯

@McSwagBurgerXL 29 күн бұрын

i genuinely believe this show is going to be game changing for sports media. every episode is must watch for me.

@jermo1213 29 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!

@archie9582 29 күн бұрын

@@jermo1213shut up 😒

@donkeyfart92 29 күн бұрын

Why the replies got nothing to do with what he said.... I was just gonna say me too lol

@zizi2075 29 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😂

@trevorjones8187 29 күн бұрын

Unfortunately modern day attention spans are very low and only seek drama. I wish you were right.

@ShaqRipkpkink-ws3zg 29 күн бұрын

Not JJ giving us the dummy breakdown before the intellectual conversation 😭 I love this 💙🔥💯

@shadow_realm47 28 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 )

@QGuides 27 күн бұрын

@@shadow_realm47facts 😅

@user-it8bx9yr9e 27 күн бұрын

JJ auditioning for a hc position

@carlforrest5072 25 күн бұрын

This podcast is just pure gold if you love the game like this

@mingming6342 27 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.

@JayDotSmit 29 күн 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!😁

@QGuides 27 күн бұрын

YES

@riteshray9464 29 күн бұрын

This dropping right after the Lakers enter the playoffs is a master class in timing!

@dwightg.halpert7219 29 күн бұрын

It got me so pumped when they talked about their playoff experiences.

@jeffreyjr7118 28 күн бұрын

Pacers nation baby!!!!!!!💯💯💯💯🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

@TrueHaiku 27 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. 😂

@Brucey69 2 күн бұрын

@@TrueHaikulol true, I don’t know why everyone is dick riding this podcast

@TN_Envy 22 күн бұрын

i could listen to JJ and bron talk all day

@GhettoHarbor 17 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

@Kikibrat2 29 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.

@olevnn8675 29 күн бұрын

Cuz all the haters are watching and appreciating the goat

@stringer2295 29 күн бұрын

Because those weird Lebron haters are not really basketball fans

@davidfebreeze428 29 күн бұрын

@@stringer2295they’re not up early enough to hate for the first couple of hours 😂

@james-rl4wz 29 күн бұрын

don't forget about the lessons from the great coach!

@Hushed_1 29 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

@n1icks 29 күн бұрын

32/11/11 is insane, 20 years later and he’s still putting up those stat lines

@user-qz8yx8vg8s 29 күн бұрын

It was more impressive then.

@02nupe 28 күн бұрын

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

@AnonymousUser-ss2qr 28 күн бұрын

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

@pashaellis6197 28 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...

@samuelaubyn6919 29 күн бұрын

The best episode so far. I feel blessed listening to these 2 talk about basketball

@kewaoni3995 28 күн бұрын

"There's a difference between definition and connotation--" Favourite bit in the episode.

@ReggieCollins-nv4jb 29 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.

@rangergaming8316 29 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.

@12_3s 29 күн бұрын

This is the most I’ve learned about basketball sense NBA live 96 😂💯💪🏽

@dragozaf88 29 күн бұрын

this podcast is the best thing to happen to Ball media in a very long time

@winstonsmith11 28 күн бұрын

Probably ever, tbh

@Mazon24 29 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 😊

@Dorian835 28 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 🙂

@Runk-TCBasketball 29 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!

@Thomasguy35 27 күн бұрын

Bro probably got it from my career in 2k gotta boost that teammate grade sometimes

@jmoore0386 27 күн бұрын

Things that didn’t happen for 100

@rawbhd4477 25 күн бұрын

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

@sespretz 25 күн бұрын

@@Thomasguy35 me in 2k18 setting off-ball screens like a MF lmao

@ermisinferno608 29 күн бұрын

God, I wish this podcast existed in my highschool days. So much nice insight and ways to view the game

@issoof6322 29 күн бұрын

It'll be nice to refer it to a high schooler🎉

@chugiipugiittv2679 29 күн бұрын

I watch it every week in high school. It's a nice break once a week. Absolutely amazing

@d.felixphoto2260 29 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

@tcggggg 29 күн бұрын

@@d.felixphoto2260😂 my generation is cooked

@videojameplayer1448 28 күн бұрын

This is actually such a refreshing podcast and such a new perspective on basketball for me I love it

@Amazazing32 29 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.

@4TDsInOneGame 28 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

@WheatySweets 29 күн бұрын

Warriors lost and a new episode of mind the game, it's already a good day.

@ttggcc 29 күн бұрын

My Wednesday is starting off great bcus of this

@kefkapalazzo1 29 күн бұрын

I’m hurt at the loss but it is what it is lol

@tchef2525 29 күн бұрын

Everybody gambling went with the parlay narrative of Lakers and warriors LOL

@xelitemp6920 29 күн бұрын

Remember our most recent championship is more recent than your teams 😊

@paidemic4674 29 күн бұрын

@@xelitemp6920thats what they forget

@MarcusTheJR 29 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.

@markdorsey5150 29 күн бұрын

Appreciate all this. Nailed it.

@WindowLicker_-9 29 күн бұрын

There's 10 sports that are more difficult to win in

@markdorsey5150 29 күн бұрын

@@WindowLicker_-9 and you know this for certain because???

@WindowLicker_-9 29 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

@MarcusTheJR 29 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

@tylerhudson3168 20 күн бұрын

JJ with the “I just wanna draw one play” killed me

@Eskildsen31 29 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.

@JustRollandGo 29 күн бұрын

The amount of respect and humility among these people is truly extraordinary. When JJ pours wine for LBJ, LBJ thanks him.

@tomt5482 27 күн бұрын

Is LBJ the GOAT of giving thanks too?

@QGuides 27 күн бұрын

@@tomt5482😂😂😂

@ConcernedXGamer 27 күн бұрын

@@QGuidesCalled that man extraordinary for saying thank you 😂

@EpicMason122 23 күн бұрын

damn the bar is that low? lmao

@reaperproductions9553 29 күн бұрын

Favorite thing to wait for every week besides the playoffs. This podcast is so generational already 😂😂.

@AlexQC9 26 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 !

@rangergaming8316 25 күн бұрын

Big facts!

@d0nnn664 28 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.

@tomainegrissom1180 29 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🐐

@landonandrews3013 28 күн бұрын

Same here, I’ll turn 30 in December sadly lol

@Mr.JayDice 27 күн бұрын

@@landonandrews3013your life is on the up brother. Plan, train hard and keep grinding. God bless

@landonandrews3013 27 күн бұрын

@@Mr.JayDice that’s the vibes 💯

@marcianusvalerius1992 26 күн бұрын

Same man turning 30 in 3 months.

@Gnylos 21 күн бұрын

Same here bro, 30 in July.

@calebzuver2062 29 күн бұрын

Keith was awesome. This podcast continues to change how I watch the sport, man it is special.

@tootaad 27 күн бұрын

Love how they included the quick clip at the end of all three of them reviewing a play together ❤

@RickySare-jm8po 28 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.

@felipeb.9321 24 күн бұрын

Amen.

@stuartwexler8215 29 күн бұрын

School starting early for me this morning 😂

@jogzz7779 29 күн бұрын

trollin' ahh😂😂

@kefkapalazzo1 29 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

@jogzz7779 29 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????

@justacebarnes6211 29 күн бұрын

two basketball savants and lovers of the game itself.

@bashercleaner863 29 күн бұрын

@@jogzz7779facts 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 same here fr

@daFittyCal 29 күн бұрын

this podcast continues to evolve the minds of all listeners. salute to all the hoopers 🫡

@NicoNico-79797 29 күн бұрын

Lebron’s leg 🦵 is heavier than me

@tomt5482 28 күн бұрын

cults "evolve" peoples minds too, not for the better.

@daFittyCal 27 күн бұрын

ok tom

@Kingwin434 26 күн бұрын

Having Lebron with his high school coach is so wholesome

@iceman21542 26 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.

@rangergaming8316 25 күн бұрын

Good on you for winning that chip!

@hamidofwinterfell8002 29 күн бұрын

I love opening up KZfaq and seeing this podcast has been uploaded

@Platinum_Z 29 күн бұрын

Best part of the day!

@tyshadmoore3199 29 күн бұрын

Best time of the day light a joint and listen to these too

@spiceedre8017 29 күн бұрын

Smoke one for me😂😂😂😂

@connorleary3080 29 күн бұрын

Best time of the day? It’s fucking 8 AM.

@Roc_Official 29 күн бұрын

@@connorleary3080You heard of time zones?

@andreic8786 29 күн бұрын

@@connorleary3080 8 a.m. is a perfectly good time to light one up if ur just goin to sleep

@connorleary3080 28 күн бұрын

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

@ByHisGraceUS 28 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!!!!!

@rontooshifty6274 28 күн бұрын

Can you ask lebron how he was able to have a 32, 11, 11 game while being nervous and how to play while being nervous

@janamarley2336 29 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!😎

@mckenzieallen4054 29 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.

@TheMars4s 27 күн бұрын

I HOPE HE NEVER RETIRES

@mckenzieallen4054 27 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.

@Dirtyskrilla 29 күн бұрын

JJ. You are one of the most incredible sports podcast talents we have. Please never stop bringing this content to the surface, this podcast alone is game changing. All love bro💚💯

@streethypetv6029 28 күн бұрын

I Think This is The Best Episode, These Guys Really Talking Hoops I Learned A lot Watching this One!🔥🧠🏀

@mitchellbowser6764 29 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😊

@jkelly11785 25 күн бұрын

Was about to write this - great call!

@dillyboyq 29 күн бұрын

We are all blessed to witness another episode of the greatest basketball podcast on earth. Thank you LeBron & JJ.

@MsBabyJ24 29 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!

@Grimey-P 26 күн бұрын

This brings me joy and elevates my love of basketball. Thanks guys.

@SiyabongaTwala-fc6uq 29 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🙏🏾

@vash8494 29 күн бұрын

There is no basketball podcast better than this at the moment. Simply pure basketball and love for the game 🏀 👌🏽

@jeremiahgallagher 21 күн бұрын

Phenomenal episode. So much great advice and knowledge to take from this not just for hoops but for life. Being a good person and a good teammate (genuinely) day in and day out is good for the world, good for your life, and good for everyone around you. Love the fellas talking about that

@cemincekara 28 күн бұрын

I wish this episode was longer with coach. Love your podcast man. It is real basketball. Thanks guys

@ToyeCalvin91 29 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.

@woqeel 29 күн бұрын

0:25: Intro from JJ and Basketball Terminologies 08:47: Podcast Starts 09:01: Lebron's final shot in 2009 Conference Finals, Game 2 (Magic vs Cavaliers) 12:54: What is Different about the Playoffs? (Higher Stakes, Practices, Coaching, Mindset) 29:08: Luck in the Playoffs--How much does luck factor in? 32:01: Ray Allen's 3 in Game 6 of Spurs vs Heat NBA Finals 34:24: First Guest on the Show: Keith Dambrot (Lebron's High School Coach) 39:06: How to Coach a forgetful player? 43:20: After-Timeout Plays 44:42: Transferable skills going from highschool to College to NBA. 50:36: Influence of European Basketball and NBA on College Basketball 56:35: What will Coach Dambrot miss about Basketball? (Ending Question)

@MrBlank0907 29 күн бұрын

Please do at least 100 episodes of this ❤

@anantgupta_ 25 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. 🎉

@dallelo2849 29 күн бұрын

This has revolutionized the podcasting landscape, elevating basketball analysis to an entirely new level.

@ReezyRacks 29 күн бұрын

This podcast is literally a basketball blueprint

@22tango79 29 күн бұрын

The direction of the new sports journalism toward more substantial content is happening, and is well represented by the work of JJ Reddick.

@ridgethomas1998 28 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?

@R3ALNAM3SAKI 29 күн бұрын

The giggles about the pension is crazy 😂 they was bubbly as shit 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@noelsanjose7792 29 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.

@ryanpuliafico197 29 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.

@noelsanjose7792 27 күн бұрын

@@ryanpuliafico197 definitely going to read on this guy

@qendril8826 29 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!

@TheDataof 29 күн бұрын

Legitmately the best podcast in all of sports. This is what every sports podcast wants to be

@Zombiefaceeee 29 күн бұрын

YALL GOTTA GET COACH K ON THIS POD PLEASE OMG

@twizzy585ful 29 күн бұрын

That would be dope

@PanagiotisAraujo11 29 күн бұрын

We're privileged,to listen 🐐Lebron talk about basketball. Also kudos to JJ,for his knowledge about the game.

@MichaelTrainer 29 күн бұрын

This pod is changing the game - I love the intimate conversations with guys who clearly love the game so deeply

@Toneeeeee23 28 күн бұрын

Believe it or not, I’ve talked to people who think basketball is a “dumb” sport when comparing it to soccer or football. These conversations are needed for people to see what happens in an actual NBA game.

@pianovice8271 29 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.

@YUNGI1992 29 күн бұрын

We need Mind the Game merch now 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@lukemedina19 29 күн бұрын

Best one yet. Keep em coming! ❤

@Rich-fk3pc 28 күн бұрын

This is how B-ball should be covered. This is better than any Netflix series! Looking forward (maybe backwards in time) Imagine JJ sitting down with MJ talking about the concepts related to his time. Triangle offence etc…

@matthewsingh3933 29 күн бұрын

This podcast is ELITE

@hctim45 29 күн бұрын

y'all doing something so special with this podcast. thank y'all !!

@Tom-C92 15 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.