The Hardest Actions to Guard in Basketball | LeBron James and JJ Redick | Mind the Game

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  • 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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  • @MindTheGamePodcast
    @MindTheGamePodcast  개월 전 +2745

    Thanks for watching, everyone. Be sure to subscribe to get more from Mind the Game. Cheers. 🍷

    • @monologos_
      @monologos_ 개월 전

      Why are you deleting comments saying he is just a bitch on steroids?!

    • @tariqmitchell5102
      @tariqmitchell5102 개월 전 +56

      Don’t ever stop this podcast please

    • @JarettGray1604
      @JarettGray1604 개월 전 +46

      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!

    • @tjphilips7218
      @tjphilips7218 개월 전 +13

      Theres a wealth of information here. Very cool

    • @kizitokatende412
      @kizitokatende412 개월 전 +36

      ​@@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

  • @damienpetersnbabreakdown1011

    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.

    • @Pa1zan
      @Pa1zan 개월 전 +423

      a lot of other pods have done that but okay

    • @SP-ud4bz
      @SP-ud4bz 개월 전

      Lebron wearing a hat indoors while trying to be classy drinking wine lol clown shit

    • @user-ht9mh4cm3f
      @user-ht9mh4cm3f 개월 전 +178

      I guess I'm ready to hear this every time they post a video.. I guess that'll be fun..

    • @mr.rainc0at614
      @mr.rainc0at614 개월 전 +624

      @@Pa1zan No disrespect but... they don't have Lebron James lol.

    • @nathanbranson9149
      @nathanbranson9149 개월 전 +108

      Podcasts have been offering this for a decade now. This is just a continuation of a trend that's already been going on.

  • @nixx7912
    @nixx7912 29 일 전 +1289

    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.

    • @bullshark3000
      @bullshark3000 28 일 전

      these bots are using AI now to generate reasonable comments and responses. #titties.

    • @themodeladultcentral6920
      @themodeladultcentral6920 27 일 전 +44

      jj humble, too. calling himself plumber and all. love him

    • @calvinc299
      @calvinc299 26 일 전 +19

      @@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.

    • @chrisfullington1895
      @chrisfullington1895 25 일 전 +8

      Holy shit! Did I just witness someone build someone up without tearing someone else down? There may be hope for us after all!!

    • @Soohoo-rv3sn
      @Soohoo-rv3sn 25 일 전 +1

      He's a better broadcaster than he's a player, and he was a decent player too.

  • @brianzheng6989
    @brianzheng6989 28 일 전 +747

    Skip Bayless could probably never process an ounce of this information.

  • @abenitezg9
    @abenitezg9 28 일 전 +286

    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.

    • @JoseMorales-dz4hr
      @JoseMorales-dz4hr 23 일 전 +2

      You forgot TAG. What we called chug the cutter

    • @JoseMorales-dz4hr
      @JoseMorales-dz4hr 23 일 전 +8

      No you didn’t!!! My bad.

    • @gregorydelienne8508
      @gregorydelienne8508 18 일 전 +2

      Thanks, i appreciate that

    • @mrlee9213
      @mrlee9213 14 일 전 +1

      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 🎉

    • @user-hu3qw1he1e
      @user-hu3qw1he1e 11 일 전

      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💀

  • @Kindafu
    @Kindafu 개월 전 +8045

    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…

    • @denk664
      @denk664 개월 전 +189

      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

    • @Ruatsanga13
      @Ruatsanga13 개월 전 +594

      Don't forget "clutch gene"😂😂😂

    • @felipefasanella7764
      @felipefasanella7764 개월 전 +420

      Old heads know nothing of this. All they know is MJ is good. Lol.

    • @JuanGomez-rv8lg
      @JuanGomez-rv8lg 개월 전 +322

      You're right, but also people like me (non primary english speakers who never played basketball) appreciate it a lot.

    • @happybaak
      @happybaak 개월 전 +42

      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!

  • @elijahmcgomery6584
    @elijahmcgomery6584 개월 전 +5947

    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

    • @michaelbuettner1487
      @michaelbuettner1487 개월 전 +17

      Hold on a minute playa …….Jason terry would like a word….

    • @bierdlll
      @bierdlll 개월 전 +164

      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.

    • @tomconnors-le7655
      @tomconnors-le7655 개월 전 +2

      Uhhhhhjj Roy, Calvin and Warnie would like to have a chat 🤓☝️

    • @rangergaming8316
      @rangergaming8316 개월 전 +1

      ​@@bierdlll well said.

    • @michaelbuettner1487
      @michaelbuettner1487 개월 전 +7

      @@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

  • @videogamenerd6641
    @videogamenerd6641 29 일 전 +68

    Imagine if Kobe were sitting down with them...

    • @michaelshiferaww
      @michaelshiferaww 16 일 전

      😭😭😭

    • @RaheemC26
      @RaheemC26 13 일 전

      Or MJ

    • @bigdripbobz1072
      @bigdripbobz1072 11 일 전 +4

      ​​​@@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 😂😂😂

    • @unkxwnunkxwn8790
      @unkxwnunkxwn8790 10 일 전

      Kobe made detail so 🤷🏿‍♂️

    • @RobThaBank
      @RobThaBank 8 일 전

      ​@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.

  • @MrCody6925
    @MrCody6925 28 일 전 +76

    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.

    • @TheRealUcanUwill
      @TheRealUcanUwill 28 일 전 +3

      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.

  • @edisongao9528
    @edisongao9528 개월 전 +2747

    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.

    • @MrSeanMDolan
      @MrSeanMDolan 개월 전 +202

      It’s not his job, it’s his passion

    • @carltonrudolph
      @carltonrudolph 개월 전 +86

      ummmmm kobe detailed cough cough

    • @phillyrockz
      @phillyrockz 개월 전 +73

      ​@@carltonrudolphDont be silly. Cough.

    • @Dipset415
      @Dipset415 개월 전 +11

      @@carltonrudolph💯💯👏🏿

    • @carltonrudolph
      @carltonrudolph 개월 전

      @@phillyrockz dont be a 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

  • @MeTakingAStand
    @MeTakingAStand 개월 전 +1469

    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.

    • @codyeble6764
      @codyeble6764 개월 전 +126

      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

    • @user-ti9id3sy4e
      @user-ti9id3sy4e 개월 전 +56

      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

    • @tarakvaakil8553
      @tarakvaakil8553 개월 전 +4

      how do u admire and find 'greatness' in something u don't even understand,

    • @minnievsx3977
      @minnievsx3977 개월 전

      @@tarakvaakil8553if u are asking genuinely then ur an idiot😆

    • @bee-kt2ys
      @bee-kt2ys 개월 전 +8

      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.

  • @CoffeeBeanDW
    @CoffeeBeanDW 29 일 전 +44

    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!!

  • @sene1000
    @sene1000 25 일 전 +16

    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.

  • @jamaicanyc10
    @jamaicanyc10 개월 전 +854

    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

    • @WopJr
      @WopJr 개월 전 +81

      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

    • @kelvinrussell6318
      @kelvinrussell6318 개월 전 +24

      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😂

    • @NewWorldDreams47
      @NewWorldDreams47 개월 전

      ​@@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 🤡

    • @KimaniAjamu
      @KimaniAjamu 개월 전 +54

      ⁠@@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.

    • @bigcurt7820
      @bigcurt7820 개월 전 +53

      @@kelvinrussell6318THERE ARE BETTER OFFENSIVE PLAYERS AND BETTER COACHING AND SPACING. Were you not listening???? But you know more than lebron

  • @szazorkan
    @szazorkan 개월 전 +1899

    The sports media better watch this and take notes. This is what we want

    • @Ulyseon
      @Ulyseon 개월 전 +40

      Sadly majority of them doesnt even play ball.

    • @michaelbuettner1487
      @michaelbuettner1487 개월 전 +15

      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

    • @kefkapalazzo1
      @kefkapalazzo1 개월 전 +32

      This is what you want lol most people want to be entertained.

    • @flow7791
      @flow7791 개월 전 +59

      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.

    • @jumpstart55million
      @jumpstart55million 개월 전 +15

      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.

  • @Louie_MKE
    @Louie_MKE 6 일 전 +3

    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.

  • @ivancorreia3415
    @ivancorreia3415 6 일 전 +2

    This has to be the most analytical podcast on basketball. But it's also very practical. Love it.

  • @retrodigitaldriver3719
    @retrodigitaldriver3719 개월 전 +1187

    Among dozens of basketball programs, this is a channel that actually talks about basketball. 51 minutes were over in a flash. It's amazing.

    • @tylerchatham7093
      @tylerchatham7093 개월 전 +21

      Only podcast I'm listening to multiple times

    • @minovictor
      @minovictor 개월 전 +13

      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

    • @neon0wl2107
      @neon0wl2107 개월 전 +16

      @@minovictor Thinking Basketball - a YT channel also makes great analysis videos.

    • @6ix664
      @6ix664 개월 전

      @@tylerchatham7093with a clip board

    • @ca20mn
      @ca20mn 개월 전

      @@neon0wl2107the best! I hope he’s a guest at some point

  • @galaxyranger241
    @galaxyranger241 개월 전 +537

    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.

    • @rangergaming8316
      @rangergaming8316 개월 전 +22

      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.

    • @KidNamedKuddy
      @KidNamedKuddy 28 일 전 +2

      Absolutely!

    • @carontorliak2760
      @carontorliak2760 28 일 전 +11

      ​@@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.

    • @rangergaming8316
      @rangergaming8316 28 일 전 +2

      @@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.

    • @blaq0ut_
      @blaq0ut_ 28 일 전

      @@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 ?

  • @rayvanchroom
    @rayvanchroom 27 일 전 +5

    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.

  • @johntaua
    @johntaua 28 일 전 +6

    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.

  • @Be-With-Marita
    @Be-With-Marita 개월 전 +918

    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.

    • @skillethead15
      @skillethead15 개월 전 +6

      I mean it’s no different than all the radio shows when radio was big. You just listen to what interests you. I kicked shows like Undisputed and First Take to the curb long ago. I love both of Shannon Sharpe’s shows, Bill Simmons and other player shows. Just because the show is there doesn’t mean you have to watch it.

    • @skatedurr
      @skatedurr 개월 전 +18

      @@skillethead15 why u replying to a bot?

    • @skillethead15
      @skillethead15 개월 전 +8

      @@skatedurr how tf am I supposed to know it’s a damn bot? I don’t even look at people’s users names half the time. Maybe if KRplus stopped deleting real people’s comments for no reason I wouldn’t be replying to bots.

    • @scruffd0g193
      @scruffd0g193 개월 전

      Also no yelling, nice calm chill vibes here.

    • @andtothedreww
      @andtothedreww 개월 전

      @@scruffd0g193 😂😂

  • @EndL1ch
    @EndL1ch 개월 전 +1512

    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! :)

  • @thatdudeKarim
    @thatdudeKarim 29 일 전 +7

    These 2 episodes have re sparked my interest in Basketball. I'm going to watch the Playoffs & look for match-ups and reads.

  • @j.a.r.family2576
    @j.a.r.family2576 26 일 전 +13

    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.

  • @netsucks6192
    @netsucks6192 개월 전 +260

    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.

    • @zacharydavidvbangura9873
      @zacharydavidvbangura9873 27 일 전 +6

      It process bro, i believe they will get to that point as the platform grow

    • @hua..
      @hua.. 26 일 전 +4

      @@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

    • @user-tj3re5tm2u
      @user-tj3re5tm2u 13 일 전

      True, videos and in slow motion

  • @adityakr7895
    @adityakr7895 개월 전 +397

    “I got plenty of it. I just need someone to drink it with” spoken like a man at the top❤

    • @epicgeek9147
      @epicgeek9147 개월 전 +9

      RIGHT 💯🔥

    • @siyabongamathebula7149
      @siyabongamathebula7149 개월 전 +9

      was about to quote it as well🤣🤣🤣

    • @MarkJackson-od3fi
      @MarkJackson-od3fi 29 일 전 +2

      Pause

    • @KeevsPeevd
      @KeevsPeevd 29 일 전

      @@MarkJackson-od3fiyour mom probably wants u to grow up. She worked too hard for this to be your peak.

    • @openmike2941
      @openmike2941 29 일 전 +3

      Remember it's lonely at the top guy probably has very few real friends he can count on

  • @Zangerstein
    @Zangerstein 28 일 전 +9

    I love how you included the WNBA clips here. Because that league is loaded with simple fundamental plays that people don’t see.

    • @torinhuff8037
      @torinhuff8037 22 일 전 +1

      Just was gonna comment that! They executed what lebron was talking about perfectly. I’m so glad they found those clips

  • @hugeg
    @hugeg 29 일 전 +7

    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.

  • @sonaffe2248
    @sonaffe2248 개월 전 +651

    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

    • @ThirdThinker
      @ThirdThinker 개월 전 +5

      Yes! This is it!

    • @SplashBucketz
      @SplashBucketz 개월 전

      💯

    • @BGeezy4sheezy
      @BGeezy4sheezy 개월 전 +3

      It’s listening to two experts in their field. You literally get smarter just being exposed to their high level thinking

    • @recrat227
      @recrat227 개월 전 +5

      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.

    • @AndyfBaby319
      @AndyfBaby319 개월 전 +2

      *lose my brother

  • @emottioon
    @emottioon 3 일 전

    This podcast is what I need. The only problem is that I don’t know all the names for the plays so it’s hard to follow sometimes but I’m very exited to learn them and look at the game from a different perspective. Not ESPN’s “Clutch gene”.
    Lebron’s and JJ’s basketball IQ is insane bro

  • @FoghornLeghorny
    @FoghornLeghorny 28 일 전 +4

    As a Brit, who wasn’t brought up with Basketball, these explanations are amazing!

  • @dbarz
    @dbarz 개월 전 +294

    I've never wished a podcast was longer in my life until now.....

    • @FYYSINCE03-ki2sy
      @FYYSINCE03-ki2sy 개월 전 +8

      I hope you get that white cream off the both sides of your lip after you get up off your knee pads

    • @Neo-qo1fy
      @Neo-qo1fy 개월 전 +31

      @@FYYSINCE03-ki2syWe've really gotten to a point in social life where wanting more education is dickriding? God bless our souls.

    • @felipeb.9321
      @felipeb.9321 개월 전 +1

      😂 you ain't the only one...

    • @felipeb.9321
      @felipeb.9321 개월 전

      @@Neo-qo1fy sad how the trogs show up and can't just appreciate great media.

    • @Jonathan-A.C.
      @Jonathan-A.C. 개월 전 +4

      @@Neo-qo1fy
      Some people are just tryhard haters, but not all

  • @riolaper
    @riolaper 개월 전 +552

    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

    • @marcusg1021
      @marcusg1021 개월 전 +10

      Exactly!!!

    • @ShrimpyWilliams
      @ShrimpyWilliams 개월 전 +4

      Perkins played in the NBA though lol

    • @coopercollins5076
      @coopercollins5076 개월 전 +22

      @@ShrimpyWilliamshave you heard perkins talk basketball? he’s literally got the same takes as all these casual fans

    • @ShrimpyWilliams
      @ShrimpyWilliams 개월 전 +10

      @@coopercollins5076 I know that’s why it’s hilarious😂😂😂

    • @coopercollins5076
      @coopercollins5076 개월 전 +3

      @@ShrimpyWilliams hahahah okay gotcha brother

  • @gobirds2430
    @gobirds2430 25 일 전 +2

    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

  • @seanwang1573
    @seanwang1573 28 일 전 +2

    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!

  • @sabertoothliar
    @sabertoothliar 개월 전 +503

    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

    • @Mellowyellow8888
      @Mellowyellow8888 개월 전 +13

      i'm sorry.. i'm not even sure 100% diehard fans have this level of knowledge

    • @fitzgerald434
      @fitzgerald434 개월 전 +4

      Well said! Sports media has become so narrative driven. This podcast is a breath of fresh air

    • @michaelahurt
      @michaelahurt 개월 전 +1

      @@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.

    • @sup9542
      @sup9542 개월 전 +3

      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.

    • @fitzgerald434
      @fitzgerald434 개월 전

      @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

  • @CardoHendrix
    @CardoHendrix 개월 전 +20

    Casuals aren’t watching this kind of content. S/O to you if you’re watching

  • @garybush5471
    @garybush5471 9 일 전

    This is easily the best sports podcast ever

  • @user-bd2kv4vp7w
    @user-bd2kv4vp7w 28 일 전 +4

    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! :)

  • @BMac803
    @BMac803 개월 전 +342

    Listening to Lebron talk about AR when he just came up CLUTCH in last nights game against the bucks 🔥

    • @marvinseekoei195
      @marvinseekoei195 개월 전 +39

      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!

    • @12gark
      @12gark 개월 전 +2

      @@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.

  • @blueflamecol3224
    @blueflamecol3224 개월 전 +1004

    The little sit down before the pod is actually fire

    • @ysl1717
      @ysl1717 개월 전 +38

      Lil too long imo but love it still

    • @cam6351
      @cam6351 개월 전 +132

      @@ysl1717if 13 mins is long your cooked

    • @jasonapplebaum9871
      @jasonapplebaum9871 개월 전 +14

      @@ysl1717bro just wants the attention over bron

    • @theronquishow5837
      @theronquishow5837 개월 전 +32

      ​@@ysl1717bro the 51 mins just passed me by while watching this pod

    • @user-px9hp2hb4i
      @user-px9hp2hb4i 개월 전 +35

      @@jasonapplebaum9871no he is explaining to the viewers who don’t know because they are brainwashed by mainstream sports media. Explaining the game.

  • @elaynuh1745
    @elaynuh1745 22 일 전 +3

    Love the inclusion of WNBA clips 👏🏽

  • @pablomiramontes1206
    @pablomiramontes1206 29 일 전 +2

    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

  • @ericpeters0n
    @ericpeters0n 개월 전 +454

    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.

    • @rangergaming8316
      @rangergaming8316 개월 전 +6

      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.

    • @danialqureshi
      @danialqureshi 개월 전 +5

      @@rangergaming8316I’d be interested to see them go through film similar to Detail as they explain the action.

    • @skillethead15
      @skillethead15 개월 전 +2

      This kinda makes me sad because this is the kind of thing Kobe was doing before he died with his Detail show.

    • @austinkelley3570
      @austinkelley3570 개월 전

      And videos!

    • @ejquilala
      @ejquilala 개월 전

      wait until paris olympics kd, steph and bron together while jj is the host. that will be lit.

  • @muddasir_nazeer
    @muddasir_nazeer 개월 전 +556

    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.

    • @thernbroom5154
      @thernbroom5154 개월 전

      boring

    • @prometheus3498
      @prometheus3498 개월 전 +3

      You're overstating it. Thinking Basketball and Hoopvision does similar work. Dub Nation HQ
      does something similar for the Warriors.

    • @dorksandsports6977
      @dorksandsports6977 개월 전

      @@thernbroom5154tablet kid. Go watch skip bayless talk about clutch gene instead.

    • @jstdun
      @jstdun 개월 전 +2

      Two pods in and its addictive. Wut?

    • @FailedNBAComissioner
      @FailedNBAComissioner 개월 전 +1

      The NBA is getting worse and less relevant every day in each and every way.

  • @tdkdgh
    @tdkdgh 25 일 전

    Thanks for this. I love hearing the X and O talk (It's all new to me). Great conversations.

  • @JoshZlaket
    @JoshZlaket 3 일 전

    JJ mentioned my triangle question. I feel honored that it was good enough to make the show lol. Great stuff as always!

  • @retrotv1988
    @retrotv1988 개월 전 +162

    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.

  • @Malc10__m
    @Malc10__m 개월 전 +237

    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.

    • @countmiien944
      @countmiien944 개월 전 +3

      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

    • @Zayy.777
      @Zayy.777 개월 전

      @@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 !

    • @dettol3647
      @dettol3647 개월 전 +46

      @@countmiien944the point flew over your head

    • @Pm0n3yxx
      @Pm0n3yxx 개월 전

      @@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.

    • @Malakwath
      @Malakwath 개월 전

      AI has 0 chips, so he's either not one of best ISO players or your comment is ridiculous @@countmiien944

  • @dinospumoni5611
    @dinospumoni5611 24 일 전

    Showing clips of examples of what the Bron or JJ is explaining is SO helpful. Great job, keep that up!

  • @BigBoyDanny123
    @BigBoyDanny123 28 일 전 +1

    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

  • @mursuka80
    @mursuka80 개월 전 +33

    What a time to be a fan. We have the GOAT explaining the game for us for free.

  • @xm9469
    @xm9469 개월 전 +106

    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.

    • @jadeno6115
      @jadeno6115 29 일 전 +2

      W comment

    • @JacksonDreyer
      @JacksonDreyer 27 일 전 +2

      Exactly why this is so great. JJ clearly cares about the presentation and it shows

  • @thejdizzle3000
    @thejdizzle3000 27 일 전

    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!!!

  • @TheeKing7
    @TheeKing7 21 일 전

    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

  • @djEjsrmfldna
    @djEjsrmfldna 개월 전 +215

    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

    • @arshpathan6825
      @arshpathan6825 29 일 전 +3

      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.

    • @mistah_M2L
      @mistah_M2L 28 일 전 +1

      I’m sure they will add that , the podcast has just begin and almost at 500k subscribers it will get better

    • @TheRealUcanUwill
      @TheRealUcanUwill 28 일 전 +2

      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.

    • @AmandaabnamA
      @AmandaabnamA 28 일 전

      ​Yes because they need the money. If regular YTers without a full team can find a way, they certainly could

    • @santiagoenmoto7762
      @santiagoenmoto7762 28 일 전

      The clips are shown when the concept is mentioned in the conversation. Just keep watching

  • @purpleporygon
    @purpleporygon 개월 전 +427

    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?

    • @josephdanso9049
      @josephdanso9049 개월 전 +14

      Real talk

    • @oliviervo6889
      @oliviervo6889 개월 전 +15

      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.

    • @landonandrews3013
      @landonandrews3013 개월 전

      @@oliviervo6889fr tho

    • @graysonflows
      @graysonflows 개월 전

      No you wouldn't. You'd be complacent by the end of the first year.@@oliviervo6889

    • @damareshizukani7957
      @damareshizukani7957 개월 전 +43

      @@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

  • @IAMxBrokeMokes
    @IAMxBrokeMokes 29 일 전 +2

    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

  • @Javenjerrel
    @Javenjerrel 29 일 전 +1

    Bro i truly appreciate JJ teaching terminology of high level basketball. This is so dope!

  • @VitorRedes
    @VitorRedes 개월 전 +135

    For non english speakers, that "briefing" in the beginning is amazing. Thank you.

    • @shepardice3775
      @shepardice3775 개월 전 +32

      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

    • @etherealhoney96
      @etherealhoney96 개월 전 +3

      @@shepardice3775 yep

    • @kindalost1
      @kindalost1 개월 전 +1

      Non nba player u mean.

    • @TheRealUcanUwill
      @TheRealUcanUwill 28 일 전

      @@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.

  • @canak6045
    @canak6045 개월 전 +645

    This is what all real basketball fans needed!

  • @bryanMangabang
    @bryanMangabang 25 일 전

    oh man, i love technical aspects of the game. what a fresh podcast! keep it up!

  • @rhonethrash
    @rhonethrash 18 일 전

    This is beyond incredible.... we are so lucky to hear these two talk ball!

  • @ghostdan504
    @ghostdan504 개월 전 +340

    Having Rondo as a third guest would be dope

  • @josephl7367
    @josephl7367 개월 전 +197

    “Why yall doubling me?” 17:56 He def talking about Devin Booker 😂😂

    • @lostfutures9482
      @lostfutures9482 개월 전 +3

      I was gonna make this comment lmao😂😂

    • @surgereynolds
      @surgereynolds 개월 전 +19

      he talking bout when he played russ in the playoffs when he was on the rockets

    • @Phizzo4real
      @Phizzo4real 개월 전 +12

      😂😂😂
      "You got 40!"
      - this is why scoring a 100 today is near impossible.

    • @andresimpson7709
      @andresimpson7709 개월 전

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @SenorDadBod
      @SenorDadBod 개월 전

      For sure!

  • @rickcouture8760
    @rickcouture8760 14 일 전

    90% of the time I have only a vague idea what they're talking about until they go to the video, but still find myself hooked.

  • @mge4281
    @mge4281 26 일 전 +1

    You supposed to pay for these kind of stuff and now you get em on this show. Sophisticated basketball inputs coming from these 2 guys is GOLD! The stuff they talking is just on a different level its 🤯 Really appreciate yall sharing to us a even for just a glimpse of the highest level of organized basketball 👏🏾🙏🏾💯

  • @matthewchristopher16
    @matthewchristopher16 개월 전 +271

    Debate shows get very annoying after a while. This kind of content is what the sports world really needs.

    • @FloydWhoElseTV
      @FloydWhoElseTV 개월 전 +7

      So ya all gonna play follow the leader and write the same comment?

    • @trilla3817
      @trilla3817 개월 전 +7

      @@FloydWhoElseTVsame with you

    • @alexbrown307
      @alexbrown307 개월 전 +1

      it's what is needed in every aspect of our media. Think about if we honestly discussed the nuances of politics like this.

    • @matthewchristopher16
      @matthewchristopher16 개월 전 +7

      @@FloydWhoElseTV didn't read any other comments, nice to know mine got you In your feels like that 🤣

    • @sup9542
      @sup9542 개월 전

      Both have their place. This would get very boring and self bloviating after a while. This ain't nuclear physics.

  • @laxclouted2363
    @laxclouted2363 개월 전 +827

    Always ready for a jj and bron podcast

    • @maaaateyourrekidding6918
      @maaaateyourrekidding6918 개월 전 +3

      and Draymond Green 😂

    • @michaelbuettner1487
      @michaelbuettner1487 개월 전 +4

      2011 Dallas plumbers beat Lebron lmao 🤣 in 6 games
      Goat debate over that’s all she wrote

    • @jgg6932
      @jgg6932 개월 전 +30

      ​@@michaelbuettner1487mhmm those same plumbers beat the back to back defending champ Lakers, took out OKC who had multiple all star level players

    • @michaelbuettner1487
      @michaelbuettner1487 개월 전

      @@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?

    • @michaelbuettner1487
      @michaelbuettner1487 개월 전

      @@johan9833 mj4life sorry

  • @kingkhalifa2702
    @kingkhalifa2702 18 일 전 +2

    Lebron is really the “NBA DRAKE” anything he touches turns into gold (platinum fr). This is the most informative podcast about basketball ever.

  • @Selfie--Queen-Georgina
    @Selfie--Queen-Georgina 29 일 전 +341

    JJ is without question one of the greatest basketball minds who has the ability to articulate himself fluently. He's the best to me.

  • @dallelo2849
    @dallelo2849 개월 전 +131

    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.

  • @jcbyo
    @jcbyo 27 일 전

    absolutely love the insight from this show

  • @betanetable
    @betanetable 11 일 전

    Not gonna lie. 43 yr old and been playing ball since I was 8. Learned more in these first two episodes than anytime in my life. Kudos to u two on making a podcast I will keep watching for a long time.

  • @ReigningWordsPublishingLLC

    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

    • @felipeb.9321
      @felipeb.9321 개월 전

      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.

  • @dannymarcial9139
    @dannymarcial9139 24 일 전

    Watched this twice, back to back! Love it!

  • @MitchBell-zf2le
    @MitchBell-zf2le 23 일 전

    I could watch it all day, the insight and break down is amazing 👏🏽👏🏽💪🏽💯

  • @carontorliak2760
    @carontorliak2760 개월 전 +84

    When the intro training is 25% of the video I know I gotta focus up when listening to the actual pod. This is amazing.

  • @luispineda6553
    @luispineda6553 개월 전 +84

    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

  • @nnnddd101010
    @nnnddd101010 28 일 전 +1

    Breaking down the definitions at the beginning is so helpful

  • @glyle2504
    @glyle2504 28 일 전

    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

  • @theuglyscurvy5444
    @theuglyscurvy5444 개월 전 +436

    Every new drop is like watching history. You guys are doing legendary things with this pod

    • @michaelbuettner1487
      @michaelbuettner1487 개월 전 +2

      Dirk the German bartender beat Lebron in 6games lol 😂
      Dallas plumbers & co 2011 circa

    • @KELEVRA791010
      @KELEVRA791010 개월 전 +2

      Bruh…

    • @luigirox8
      @luigirox8 개월 전 +4

      & a 7am eastern time drop?! 🔥 I just got done playing morning basketball! We play MWF mornings. 💯 Blessings 🙏🏽

    • @FloydWhoElseTV
      @FloydWhoElseTV 개월 전 +5

      ​@@michaelbuettner1487you just typing anything because you have fingers. What does that have to do with anything?

    • @BlameItOnGio
      @BlameItOnGio 29 일 전

      @@FloydWhoElseTVI see you bitch in every comment so far. Honestly let people be happy and get a life. 💀

  • @markost.8944
    @markost.8944 개월 전 +62

    This conversation is top notch. Inverted pnr with Joker felt like a cheat code at the end of game 3 or 4 in WCF, guy is indeed one of a kind.

  • @Snakeman19781
    @Snakeman19781 27 일 전

    Love this pod cast JJ been my favorite player from his duke days

  • @jeffreysafo-darko5589

    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.

  • @jayrodriguez2408
    @jayrodriguez2408 개월 전 +183

    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.

    • @rangergaming8316
      @rangergaming8316 개월 전 +1

      Agreed, they should be taking notes.

    • @Christian-eq6pq
      @Christian-eq6pq 개월 전 +3

      It is but you guys don’t care unless it’s LeBron. Tim Legler has been doing this for 15 years now

    • @rangergaming8316
      @rangergaming8316 개월 전 +3

      @@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.

    • @blackrahk2037
      @blackrahk2037 개월 전 +1

      ​@@Christian-eq6pq The networks won't give Tim his own show. Not our fault. Tim is great. Everybody loves and respects

    • @OnewYork
      @OnewYork 개월 전

      @@Christian-eq6pq
      Tim Ledger is also appreciated ..
      this Mind the Game podcast, is a great installment series..

  • @joelamare3634
    @joelamare3634 개월 전 +105

    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 👌🏾🔥

    • @marko6947
      @marko6947 29 일 전

      This show sucks.
      No one cares about x's and o's.

    • @davegregg4897
      @davegregg4897 29 일 전 +8

      @@marko6947you’re intentionally slow.

    • @SirCharles824
      @SirCharles824 29 일 전 +5

      @@marko6947yeah, your intelligence is more suitable with Stephen A Smith and Skip’s shows. Please, go watch theirs instead.

  • @scottparker4568
    @scottparker4568 25 일 전 +1

    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!

  • @sheffey522
    @sheffey522 25 일 전 +1

    Thank you to the entire team who has put this together. I can sit with my sons and really teach the game to them.

  • @nodaysoff2005
    @nodaysoff2005 개월 전 +169

    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!

  • @MrDukeofHazards
    @MrDukeofHazards 개월 전 +22

    Seeing LeBron talk about Reaves and giving him confidence last year in the playoffs and then seeing what Reaves did last night against the Bucks without LeBron on the floor is a very wholesome full circle moment.

  • @LakersAvenue
    @LakersAvenue 29 일 전 +1

    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.

  • @Blacksince69
    @Blacksince69 25 일 전

    I love this interview. 🔥🔥🔥

  • @tikodavenport5427
    @tikodavenport5427 개월 전 +130

    This pod is literally what separates the casuals from the real ball-knowers. Amazing stuff, gentlemen.

  • @momohirai064
    @momohirai064 개월 전 +113

    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.

    • @FloydWhoElseTV
      @FloydWhoElseTV 개월 전

      So it took for you to hear him say it, instead of watching him do it? Lol

    • @momohirai064
      @momohirai064 개월 전

      @@FloydWhoElseTV What's your point then? I guess you have no reading comprehension LOL

    • @OnewYork
      @OnewYork 개월 전

      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!

  • @Chefingup1dayatatime

    I TRULY LOVE THIS PODCAST!!!

  • @brianpalmer6823
    @brianpalmer6823 개월 전 +200

    Podcasts like this are going to challenge traditional media for the better.

    • @FloydWhoElseTV
      @FloydWhoElseTV 개월 전 +7

      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

  • @malikj4875
    @malikj4875 개월 전 +56

    Love hearing Bron talk so casually🥲

  • @jonathansanchez8802

    Awesome podcast man. Looking forward to a long running show with these two legends!