JJ Redick & LeBron James podcast "Mind the Game" episode 1

[SATAN]

and me should point out that he could Do it when he was eight

LeProdigy.

[iamgine]

What's so special about flipping plays? I'm not surprised if many 8 years old could do it. It's the same play just reversed.

[FultzNationRISE]

I know I’ve dabbled in having a high opinion of oneself. Fundamentally I’m OK with it. Especially when someone has earned it as thoroughly as LeBron has obviously earned the right to have a high opinion of his basketball playing. That said the clips I have seen are still probably the most narcissistic thing I have ever seen from an athlete who I don’t think is doing it as a bit. And I say that having read more than one of Wilt Chamberlain‘s books.

He is leaning so heavily into being a douche I almost have to assume it is a bit…but I really think he’s serious.

Lebron knew you were going to say this. He told everyone you were gonna say it even before you said it.

[Street Hunger]

It's strange for current NBA players to have current podcasts

[Wardell Curry]

Wow, this show is purely about basketball? JJ, not calling out that BS? And still you wonder why you dont get a wider audience.

Well given your unhinged repeated responses to LeBron's bologna coming out of his mouth, it's pretty obvious that JJ's question was answered before the podcast started. Fans only want to be entertained, they don't care about learning anything. Getting an emotional reaction from people is far more powerful for profitability and eyeballs than giving a fundamental analysis of on court play.

JJ doesn't wonder why analysis doesn't get more play. He knows. He just wants to vent about it, and this podcast is his way of doing just that.

[Im Still Ballin]

Lebron knew you were going to say this. He told everyone you were gonna say it even before you said it.

Lisan Al Bron!

[WhiteKyrie]

Basically him and his Klutch / Uninterrupted lap dog using this, like Uninterrupted and the Shop before it, as a narrative spinning / circle jerk of yes men throwing shade at previous eras and players and knob slobbing LeBron. Never once addressing ANY of his flaws as a player or person.

[WhiteKyrie]

It's strange for current NBA players to have current podcasts

Agreed. Wish the league would tell them no can do until they retire

[Kblaze8855]

https://x.com/brongotgame/status/177...vrTUpW4eOxrXKA


Lebron discussing the idea of having “A bag” and the love of one on one ball. Some believe he’s talking about Devin Booker when he mentioned a player asking not to be doubled.

[Kblaze8855]

Agreed. Wish the league would tell them no can do until they retire

You think the league can overrule a player wanting to talk about basketball or life on his own time? They wouldn’t even put themselves in position for that legal defeat.

[Wardell Curry]

[Jasper]

this stuff has always been more interesting to me , when I played playground, as well as school.
That is why I always thought playing in a set - school was easier than playground , cause some of the guys banked on their talent

[sdot_thadon]

Will watch the 2nd one when I get a chance. I liked the 1st episode and it's clearly successful already as far as views go. I imagine it does what all things LeBron do. His fans will love it, his haters will find something to criticize from it and Mj stans will weep. I've always been a fan of anytime players of any sport pull back the curtain. I mean they should be the resident experts right? It always bothered me that once great players went into TV gigs they really couldn't add any more depth to analysis besides "I was great so my opinion matters" I wonder how in depth he can get without giving away stuff to the opponents or has it always been things everyone knows but still can't stop?

[SATAN]

This was a good episode. LeBron and JJ are doing a massive service for basketball fans with this stuff, especially youngins who might not grasp what's going on when they watch games. I don't know how anyone could hate on it.

[CountDracula]

And so it begins... and so it begins!