The Conference Finals | LeBron James and JJ Redick

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  • čas přidán 21. 05. 2024
  • Welcome to Episode 8 of the Mind the Game podcast with JJ Redick and LeBron James. We have a fantastic show for you all today covering all things 2024 NBA Playoffs. First up, we discuss Bronny James going through the combine and the NBA draft process and what it's like for LeBron as a father. Then we dive into the NBA Playoffs - starting with a conversation around the MVPs of these playoffs - the role players. Guys like Naz Reid, P.J. Washington, T. J. McConnel and more. Then we dive into the Eastern Conference Finals between Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers and Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. We discuss why the Celtics are so difficult to guard and how Indiana makes defenses uncomfortable. Then we dive into the Western Conference Finals between Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves and Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. LeBron and JJ discuss Ant and Luka's ability to go away from ballscreens like Dwyane Wade and how the Wolves make the court smaller with their defense. Finally, LeBron weighs in on the hate Caitlin Clark has gotten so far in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever.
    Subscribe to Mind the Game with LeBron James and JJ Redick CZcams channel today for more NBA insight, analysis, highlights and more.
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  • @BoyPadForDan
    @BoyPadForDan Před 24 dny +2799

    You guys need to make a supercut of all the plays JJ teaches in the beginning and release it, call it “Mind the Game: The Playbook”

  • @InnerStrengthVarun
    @InnerStrengthVarun Před 24 dny +2142

    Doing timestamps until JJ is an NBA Coach
    0:00 - Intro and starting the podcast
    1:22 - Quick refresher on pick and roll
    1:44 - Explanation of drop coverage
    2:24 - Soft blitz and hedging explained
    2:55 - Indiana vs. New York series recap
    3:20 - Hedge technique and its impact
    4:05 - Slip screen and four-on-three situations
    4:42 - Driveways and Dwayne Wade examples
    5:13 - Advance pass concept explained
    6:10 - Beginning of episode content
    6:26 - Discussing Bronny James at the combine
    7:03 - LeBron on witnessing Bronny's journey
    8:03 - Parenting and supporting dreams
    8:21 - Bronny's maturity and mindset
    9:04 - Players Bronny aspires to emulate
    10:02 - LeBron's perspective on Bronny's mindset
    11:05 - Social media and handling scrutiny
    12:17 - Transition to NBA playoffs discussion
    12:29 - Role players' impact in playoffs
    13:24 - Importance of role players in playoffs
    14:01 - Examples of impactful role players
    15:14 - Role players winning games
    15:54 - Depth of talent in NBA teams
    16:40 - Teams with high pressure moments
    17:21 - Identity of top four playoff teams
    18:04 - Boston Celtics' identity
    18:54 - Boston's five-out spacing and threes
    19:32 - Boston's drive and kick game
    20:09 - Indiana Pacers' contrasting style
    21:21 - Indiana's points in the paint
    22:15 - Importance of advanced pass for Indiana
    23:10 - Flattening the defense with advanced pass
    24:28 - Indiana's personnel and style
    25:14 - Advanced pass and its strategic importance
    26:19 - Increased backcourt pressure in playoffs
    27:02 - Hard hedges and blitzes in pick and roll
    27:50 - Exploiting hedges and clear side pick and rolls
    28:55 - Hard hedges and their impact
    29:48 - Clear side pick and rolls explained
    30:19 - Creating a four-on-three situation
    31:06 - Boston's multiple ball handlers
    32:02 - Pick and roll coverages in detail
    33:00 - Driving away from screens
    34:06 - Conference finals and chess game
    35:08 - Minnesota and Dallas' defensive identity
    36:19 - Minnesota's size and defense
    37:20 - Playing quick against Minnesota
    38:09 - Dallas' strategy against Minnesota
    39:00 - Potential smaller lineups for Dallas
    39:33 - Dallas' shot creators
    40:30 - Staying out of two on the ball
    40:52 - Transition to Caitlin Clark discussion
    41:29 - Caitlin Clark's quick turnaround
    42:03 - Dealing with animosity as a young player
    43:05 - LeBron's experience with teammates' skepticism
    44:18 - Advice for Caitlin Clark
    45:28 - Supporting Caitlin Clark and WNBA
    46:41 - Comparing Caitlin Clark's situation to LeBron's
    47:54 - Teammates' early doubts about LeBron

    • @212keith
      @212keith Před 24 dny +90

      You are a blessing.

    • @pumptydumpty3609
      @pumptydumpty3609 Před 24 dny

      You're a mad man.

    • @tradedeza
      @tradedeza Před 24 dny +56

      legend !! yo uncle BRON hire this man !!!

    • @drecarter2052
      @drecarter2052 Před 24 dny +6

      A lot of boring topics a few worth listening too

    • @dtbuckets
      @dtbuckets Před 24 dny +4

      ❤️🫱🏾‍🫲🏽🫡🙏🏾

  • @Mazimo
    @Mazimo Před 24 dny +176

    It is so wild to me that young hoopers can watch this and absorb a level of sophistication of the game that just wasn't available 15/20 years ago. Some kids are going to take advantage of this and have such a deep understanding of the game well beyond their years.

    • @_Stilo
      @_Stilo Před 24 dny +10

      💯 bro! U got it! Also..bron playing basketball at least 3 more years

    • @bentadele7855
      @bentadele7855 Před 21 dnem +5

      I felt this in my bones. Been marveling at how it is so different than when I was coming up playing and learning.

    • @ramid07
      @ramid07 Před 7 dny +1

      Plus the coaches that are going to come out from this as well. Someone out there dreaming about being an NBA coach.

    • @Mazimo
      @Mazimo Před 7 dny

      @@ramid07 💯 Knowing and studying these concepts from 10 years old....man o man, even if you can't hoop at a high level you'll have an insane understanding of the game

  • @Meauxluv
    @Meauxluv Před 24 dny +447

    Basketball talk without calling someone a scrub. The best.

    • @ogreen28
      @ogreen28 Před 24 dny +27

      This is why we are here. Straight ball.

    • @moodurr13
      @moodurr13 Před 24 dny +14

      Such a profound statement brother. ✊ Facts

    • @aquartermil
      @aquartermil Před 24 dny

    • @andyalvarico6139
      @andyalvarico6139 Před 24 dny +5

      Bron literally said there is a reason why Fever got two of first draft years in two years. Because they are scrubs as a team lmao

    • @Meauxluv
      @Meauxluv Před 24 dny

      @@andyalvarico6139 go watch espn.

  • @harryharry3658
    @harryharry3658 Před 24 dny +1581

    My favorite part: savanna said I made the pod!! lol

    • @anasshahid224
      @anasshahid224 Před 24 dny +26

      Facts!

    • @ChargersCity
      @ChargersCity Před 24 dny +23

      🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever😊...

    • @kalebcline9770
      @kalebcline9770 Před 24 dny +18

      @@jonthesinnerno she convinced bron to pod, she made it

    • @malevolent9505
      @malevolent9505 Před 24 dny +32

      @@jonthesinnerquiet as kept she’s the reason Bron decided to do the pod.

    • @dishantithomas4198
      @dishantithomas4198 Před 24 dny +105

      I'm guessing y'all joking but she's saying.
      "I made the pod" as in " I made it on the pod" which is why LeBron then responds. You haven't invited me on your pod yet

  • @GoldenHoopsProduction
    @GoldenHoopsProduction Před 24 dny +805

    We need those Mind the Game t-shirts !!

  • @DGosuCh
    @DGosuCh Před 24 dny +211

    "I don't think he's gonna score."
    - 40k points later... 😂

  • @annunakian8054
    @annunakian8054 Před 24 dny +698

    For a blk man from the ghetto with no father & a teenage mother to be such a great dad, on top of being a world-famous superstar athlete for over 2 decades, Lebron has truly defied the odds. 1 in a quadrillion.

    • @ranilcurry615
      @ranilcurry615 Před 24 dny +59

      There are many great dads that come from the same kind of situation that became great dads city to city. You just don't see them on TV but they are known in there city. It's not a 1 in Quadrillion ratio.

    • @mr.r4910
      @mr.r4910 Před 24 dny +4

      And I had BOTH of my parents in the household so what's your point why start you discussion with that point?

    • @plainman9887
      @plainman9887 Před 24 dny +31

      ​@@mr.r4910Then the OP doesn't apply to you.

    • @GroveStreet98
      @GroveStreet98 Před 24 dny +21

      @@ranilcurry615it is for that same dude to be one of the most famous dudes in the world and still stay a good person as well. Fame usually gets to most people’s heads. Look at all the fucked up shit most star nfl and nba players have done

    • @ranilcurry615
      @ranilcurry615 Před 24 dny +6

      @@GroveStreet98 it's a small percentage that's messed up . Stop CAPPIN

  • @MelanieChanz
    @MelanieChanz Před 24 dny +228

    This series better not end anytime soon. Thanks.
    Sincerely,
    Basketball fans worldwide.

    • @cesardlc4521
      @cesardlc4521 Před 23 dny +1

      Gonna end when JJ becomes the Lakers head coach lol

    • @Saltychip294
      @Saltychip294 Před 23 dny +1

      @@cesardlc4521no it ain’t 😂 you clearly don’t understand how much money they’re making from this podcast. It doesn’t matter how rich you are, you don’t just throw away a money tree. Also if that was the case none of these NBA players would have podcasts during the regular season and playoffs 😂 use your brain.

    • @cesardlc4521
      @cesardlc4521 Před 22 dny +1

      @@Saltychip294 damn saltychip who hurt you bro. JJ is not evn gonna be their head coach, relax lol

    • @bashercleaner863
      @bashercleaner863 Před 22 dny +1

      Facts we need this podcast regardless jj is already coaching this is so refreshing 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻👑👑🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡goat james and jj we love u guys 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡

    • @bashercleaner863
      @bashercleaner863 Před 22 dny

      @@Saltychip294lil boy i wouldnt mind paying them im learning a lot rather than watching skip and stephen a or other nba player podcast whos content just debating whis the goat 😂😂😂😂 u foool better get out of this channel this not for you, this is only for those who want to learn more u obviously got no brain 😂😂

  • @khb224
    @khb224 Před 24 dny +540

    At 31:36, LeBron emphasizes that Boston wants to shoot at least 45 threes a game. In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers, the Celtics shoot 45 threes… 🤯

    • @mangesh9034305
      @mangesh9034305 Před 24 dny +66

      It's common knowledge that Mazzulla wants his team to attempt at least 45 3's a game. It's in every team's scouting report.

    • @gingervsginger7305
      @gingervsginger7305 Před 24 dny +61

      45 threes with 30 free throws is insane. Especially when the Pacers got 10 free throws

    • @RITAS1964
      @RITAS1964 Před 24 dny +11

      ​@mangesh9034305 Interesting since back when Bron played against Boston- shooting 3 pointers. This was brought up numerous times by Bron and confirmed by Rondo. I am thinking shooting multiple 3's per game is a Celtics tradition.

    • @Easelgames
      @Easelgames Před 24 dny +10

      @@gingervsginger7305 four of those in OT xD 6 free throws in regulation is nutz.

    • @mangesh9034305
      @mangesh9034305 Před 24 dny +5

      @@gingervsginger7305 Celtics barely fouled. The one foul by Pritchard on Haliburton in the second half was missed by the refs. Refs were terrible last night for both teams. Mazzulla used his challenge 35 seconds in to the game.

  • @brandonmays1363
    @brandonmays1363 Před 24 dny +70

    Derrick Jones Jr is another that deserves a big recognition in his role

    • @richards3695
      @richards3695 Před 24 dny +7

      Derrick White also. Single handley won Boston a cpl games by himself it seem like

    • @kedrprao
      @kedrprao Před 24 dny +15

      DJJ fadeaway jumper in Game 6 clutch time against OKC got ZERO media coverage. It was baffling. That was an insane shot.

    • @donnellm6274
      @donnellm6274 Před 24 dny +4

      It just goes to show that if you work on your game, it will get better! EVERYBODY that knows Derrick Jones KNOWS he was ONLY a dunker!! Now he hitting 3's! I get it, everyone don't wanna get better especially if you're content with the millions and fame! Props to both the guys yall mentioned above!

    • @richards3695
      @richards3695 Před 24 dny +2

      @donnellm6274 yes! You definitely see he been working in the off season.

    • @CaptainCrunch03
      @CaptainCrunch03 Před 24 dny

      @@kedrpraofacts

  • @twiss9341
    @twiss9341 Před 24 dny +300

    Doing a compilation of the ‘intro’ sections would be a great video to get people up to speed

    • @cpthegenius
      @cpthegenius Před 24 dny +4

      That, or giving a link to the notes that explain everything at least

    • @YetiCoolBrother
      @YetiCoolBrother Před 24 dny +4

      This, and pin it to the channel homepage

    • @ChargersCity
      @ChargersCity Před 24 dny +3

      🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever,..

    • @shelovet0mmy
      @shelovet0mmy Před 24 dny +2

      Maybe one after every 5 episodes

    • @tmub23
      @tmub23 Před 24 dny

      They should take the clips and put them in a playlist

  • @Rubenooo10
    @Rubenooo10 Před 24 dny +280

    This is by far the best basketball podcast out

    • @pim5400
      @pim5400 Před 24 dny +13

      Numbers On The Board up there too

    • @jamaicanbreezo1913
      @jamaicanbreezo1913 Před 24 dny +10

      🧢

    • @Fergersonvibes
      @Fergersonvibes Před 24 dny +27

      @@jamaicanbreezo1913 you must not understand bball if you say this cap

    • @Juju00462
      @Juju00462 Před 24 dny +4

      This podcast is trash

    • @YaboiPerky
      @YaboiPerky Před 24 dny

      @@Fergersonvibes lmaoooo what? Hundreds of other podcasts and this is the best? Stick to trolling little fella, clearly you’ve got nothing better going in your life with that room temperature IQ

  • @GuapoGibbs96
    @GuapoGibbs96 Před 24 dny +123

    He def talking about Boozer and Miles them boys was hating 😂

    • @youngerudit2524
      @youngerudit2524 Před 23 dny

      No they weren’t. Boozer also never hated

    • @reddrumm5618
      @reddrumm5618 Před 23 dny

      You obviously didn't watch basketball back then ..they where super hating bro ​@@youngerudit2524

    • @heatsboi23
      @heatsboi23 Před 19 dny +4

      ​@youngerudit2524 Don't be that guy and do your research. Miles, Snow, Big Z, Ricky Davis, Boozer and more. They traded the ones who were toxic. Big Z and Snow got on board.
      After trade,
      Cleveland finished 9th and 1GB from 8th seed

  • @johnnypasho
    @johnnypasho Před 24 dny +182

    Funny to see JJ doing his best not to smile ear to ear when Bron praised TJ McConnell. He's obviously really happy to have such a legend talk this nicely about his close friend, but also needs to keep it together and not play favoritism. Wholesome moment though, I'm fairly sure TJ will thank him over a glass of wine :)

    • @masongreen1371
      @masongreen1371 Před 24 dny +2

      Why does he need to not play favoritism.

    • @johnnypasho
      @johnnypasho Před 24 dny +5

      @@masongreen1371 Just my opinion, so take it as that, but I feel that it is expected from someone aspiring to be NBA Head Coach to be able to separate personal life/relationships from "the Game".
      Not saying he cannot show happiness for his friend, but keeping straight face might be a useful trait for handling all the responsibilities of being a Head Coach.

    • @masongreen1371
      @masongreen1371 Před 24 dny

      @@johnnypasho I get what you mean

    • @jlruiz3895
      @jlruiz3895 Před 24 dny +4

      He praised him in previous episodes, too. It has to do with the fact that in the IST, tj brought Indy back on that game bc tyrese was playing awful

    • @TheDAWinz
      @TheDAWinz Před 24 dny +3

      @@jlruiz3895 Well not only that but TJ has been fantastic even when he was in Philly, he dropped a tripe double off the bench and he always showed up day to day but especially against the Cavs

  • @kumsy7170
    @kumsy7170 Před 24 dny +19

    Wade dunk on perk has to be one of the nastiest dunks

  • @josepht5331
    @josepht5331 Před 24 dny +36

    That Lebron and Savannah intro interaction was amazing. Reminds me of me and my wife of 12 years 😂.

  • @jaybrack7272
    @jaybrack7272 Před 24 dny +48

    Love what Bron said about Caitlin Clark 👌 that evil laugh at 47:53

  • @alixus10
    @alixus10 Před 24 dny +250

    Lebron sending a message "Any teams out there who want to succeed, need to look at the final 4 and the star role players they have (and that you need) to win a title".

    • @tileavenue
      @tileavenue Před 24 dny +24

      Then why did he get rid of all Lakers role players of 2020 championship season for……Russell Westbrook

    • @Kedvin7
      @Kedvin7 Před 24 dny +7

      @@tileavenue ngl you try bringing back that team, back at that level there is no way their salaries will come within limits. There must have been issues financially and emotionally. You also take one piece out everything collapses. We Lakers fans still have no idea but there should have been major issues to get rid of the one of the best teams Lakers had in 20 years.

    • @DJ-ys9pv
      @DJ-ys9pv Před 24 dny +53

      @@tileavenueBC that’s what Rob Pelinka wanted. He is the GM. Better question is why didn’t they sign Ty Lue and even after WB why didn’t they pay Caruso? Oh wait, same answer bc that’s what the GM and Owner wanted

    • @WaveRider1989
      @WaveRider1989 Před 24 dny +3

      ​the issue is role players in good teams becomes star quality in bad teams and obviously guys will want the big contracts. Unfortunately un today's basketball it's hard to keep good teams together for big period of time and teams have to pick and choose between 2 or 3 major guy and shuvle the rest. It may work or it may not

    • @andrewchester3527
      @andrewchester3527 Před 24 dny

      What a revolutionary concept that basketball is a team sport after all, lebron must’ve thought of that all by himself! What a basketball mastermind! 😂

  • @Kevin.Costner.
    @Kevin.Costner. Před 24 dny +355

    That Thumbnail is devious lmao, That’s that, you just got the job laugh 😭

    • @twiss9341
      @twiss9341 Před 24 dny +23

      Interview complete.

    • @Kevin.Costner.
      @Kevin.Costner. Před 24 dny +5

      @@twiss9341On God look at JJ 👹😂

    • @gdgjjjkkk
      @gdgjjjkkk Před 24 dny +16

      Bron happy asl Denver went home😂

    • @duffman1876
      @duffman1876 Před 24 dny +3

      When JJ don't get the job you'll come back and complain more🤷🏽‍♂️🍻🍺

    • @ChargersCity
      @ChargersCity Před 24 dny +1

      🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever😊n..

  • @byron2099
    @byron2099 Před 24 dny +61

    This almost too clear 😂 why I feel like I’m in the room. I can see the temperature if that makes sense 😅😂

    • @ReoLeo-ov7xh
      @ReoLeo-ov7xh Před 23 dny

      FEEL the temperature
      (makes more sense)

    • @byron2099
      @byron2099 Před 23 dny +7

      @@ReoLeo-ov7xh I know the actual meaning of sensing temperature, that was the nuance in the joke … 👍🏾

  • @officialthomasjames
    @officialthomasjames Před 24 dny +101

    Bron photographic memory in full effect talking about game 7.

    • @mitchell7309
      @mitchell7309 Před 24 dny +2

      He doesn’t have a photographic memory. He just has a good memory of games he played in. A lot of players do stop acting like it’s so special.

    • @kaza818
      @kaza818 Před 24 dny +17

      @@mitchell7309but you don’t have a proof that he doesn’t ,don’t hate .

    • @_theperfectvibe
      @_theperfectvibe Před 24 dny +12

      @@mitchell7309he does it’s not even that unique of a trait but combined with his bball IQ its one of a king

    • @PotatoGunCamper
      @PotatoGunCamper Před 24 dny

      @@mitchell7309He has high level game play recall for both games he has played in and games he has watched. He is taking in the game with peak level domain knowledge and recall. There are some good clips of him recalling plays.
      You see this with high level poker players and even day traders both using the DOM and to a lesser degree charts.

    • @crimsion5421
      @crimsion5421 Před 24 dny +1

      @@kaza818 It's not hating, and you can't prove a negative (Plus one where you have the burden of proof), do you have proof that he does.

  • @SPIIIVA
    @SPIIIVA Před 24 dny +31

    Lebron’s opening comments about Bronny almost drug me to tears. Thats a proud father givin praise to his boy. Fathers take note!

  • @Jaysixmusica
    @Jaysixmusica Před 24 dny +159

    Savannah and Bron give me hope that luv aint dead 🤞🏼

    • @keefriff99
      @keefriff99 Před 24 dny +5

      Seriously haha

    • @officialthomasjames
      @officialthomasjames Před 24 dny +15

      Only problem is none of us are Bron

    • @dileckma7552
      @dileckma7552 Před 24 dny +1

      i swear

    • @diversefloater8768
      @diversefloater8768 Před 24 dny +8

      Ok, so you have to be a 6'8 multi millionaire to maintain a healthy relationship. Nope, I've still lost all faith in love based off that bruh. You're reaching with this comment.

    • @tumadre326
      @tumadre326 Před 24 dny

      @@diversefloater8768u right but I think u meant billionaire bro

  • @LastMinuteGuess
    @LastMinuteGuess Před 24 dny +38

    I love me some JJ Redick. I didn't appreciate him when he played but ever since he started doing commentary, I realized what a smart dude he is.

  • @Macar14
    @Macar14 Před 24 dny +110

    Naz Reid be thinking, LeBron talking about me

    • @danandhibb
      @danandhibb Před 24 dny +10

      Lol 😂 right. NAZ says he’s set for life

  • @alexruffin5961
    @alexruffin5961 Před 24 dny +178

    Experience or no experience…….you can’t deny the knowledge JJ has of the game.

    • @L3yL1n3
      @L3yL1n3 Před 24 dny +8

      He was in the NBA so he has the credentials

    • @andrewchester3527
      @andrewchester3527 Před 24 dny

      But the lakers can definitely deny a rookie head coach who will guaranteed fold in the playoffs, just as he did as a player

    • @bulziahebrand
      @bulziahebrand Před 24 dny +10

      @@andrewchester3527they gave Nash a chance…Why not 🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @Daryl42
      @Daryl42 Před 24 dny

      @@andrewchester3527Maybe he folded as a player because his best hand was in coaching.

    • @Tonightstar0527
      @Tonightstar0527 Před 23 dny

      @@bulziahebrandNash is the real deal

  • @jxtan9471
    @jxtan9471 Před 24 dny +87

    Now I want a "Mind the game" t shirt.

    • @camwhit8
      @camwhit8 Před 24 dny +6

      I wonder if it's for sale anywhere?

    • @thunderouso6662
      @thunderouso6662 Před 23 dny

      Me 2

    • @stephenobisanya
      @stephenobisanya Před 22 dny

      I was literally gonna say the same thing just off the strength of the design. DROP THE MERCH BOYS!!!

  • @isaaco290
    @isaaco290 Před 24 dny +16

    We need an episode on Lebron talking through his mentality for Game 6 ECF vs the Celtics

    • @LeslieBarber-hz1se
      @LeslieBarber-hz1se Před 24 dny +5

      There is a video of LeBron talking about his EFC game against the Celtics

  • @quinkim1
    @quinkim1 Před 24 dny +12

    savannah's 30-second guest appearance was icing on the cake 😂

  • @I_Ace
    @I_Ace Před 24 dny +57

    Just binged all the episodes and episode 8 just dropped. I'm hyped!!!

    • @KadeForever
      @KadeForever Před 24 dny +1

      Damn how long was the binge?

    • @I_Ace
      @I_Ace Před 23 dny +1

      A perfect amount of time. Well worth it

  • @shaanchaudhry5719
    @shaanchaudhry5719 Před 24 dny +44

    My appreciation for LeBron making so many Finals appearances has grown exponentially. Has nothing to do with the conferences because if that was a significant variable, we would see it repeated all the time. It’s damn hard and Bron made it look easy for so many years. Will never see anything like it in a very long time.

    • @ReoLeo-ov7xh
      @ReoLeo-ov7xh Před 24 dny

      👍

    • @phatcharaponpreediyanon630
      @phatcharaponpreediyanon630 Před 23 dny

      facts

    • @RCTricking
      @RCTricking Před 23 dny +2

      It’s wild to me that people count Lebron making so many finals against him - the Ring culture is crazy. Making the finals so many times is absolutely an accomplishment (hey you beat 27 out of 28 teams!)

    • @ReoLeo-ov7xh
      @ReoLeo-ov7xh Před 22 dny

      @@RCTricking 👍 RIGHT!!

    • @DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx
      @DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx Před 21 dnem

      2nd place isn't an accomplishment. Wtf ​@@RCTricking

  • @arkoudiou
    @arkoudiou Před 24 dny +14

    The video quality is like watching a movie at an IMAX theatre😂
    Always some of the best basketball analysis out there. Well done

  • @harolddpvp8994
    @harolddpvp8994 Před 24 dny +9

    Everything about this show is perfect. The insight into the tactical side, the expression of emotion when talking about scenarios, the production quality, and the chemistry!!!
    Keep it up guys and best of luck for the future ❤️

  • @mcastro02
    @mcastro02 Před 24 dny +58

    if you know basketball at any level, this is the podcast for you, basketball master class

    • @KadeForever
      @KadeForever Před 24 dny +2

      Even better for the people who don’t know basketball.

  • @roblunquest3311
    @roblunquest3311 Před 24 dny +4

    This is a breath of fresh air, i’m so sick of SAS and skip and shows like that.

  • @yegrosal
    @yegrosal Před 24 dny +6

    I like this series, and I also really respect it. JJ has complained often about lowest-common-denominator basketball talk, and he's actually putting in the time and energy into trying to do something about it and educating the audience. A LOT of respect for what he's doing.

  • @Neuri
    @Neuri Před 24 dny +12

    So cool for the Lakers to put the interview public!

  • @McDee
    @McDee Před 24 dny +14

    as a Timberwolves fan I love that we get to hear more from Lebron about our teams lehnth

  • @jacobmontgomery1954
    @jacobmontgomery1954 Před 24 dny +13

    This show makes me love basketball so much more. I’m glad theirs guys out there that enjoy taking the X and Os of the game. That’s the only way casuals will learn and I’m no casual by any means but even I learn a lot every episode so thank you guys

  • @RicoSoprano_
    @RicoSoprano_ Před 24 dny +19

    That was the longest 2 weeks ever it felt like a month. Glad my GOAT back and Savannah made the pod🔥

  • @jvfresh3053
    @jvfresh3053 Před 24 dny +18

    Bron would literally be the best analyst on tv if he was on a show.

  • @fearlesskingdom4051
    @fearlesskingdom4051 Před 24 dny +35

    Great video LeBron and JJ

  • @AshleyMichaud
    @AshleyMichaud Před 24 dny +64

    ALWAYS FOUL up 3….. and then Game 1 Celtics Pacers happened 😂😂😂

    • @SheppiTSRodriguez
      @SheppiTSRodriguez Před 24 dny +3

      I was screaming at the screen.

    • @mickydem5920
      @mickydem5920 Před 23 dny

      Agreed but in that specific example Siakam was late and he could’ve fouled him and Jaylen still hits it and they lose the game right there

  • @followthereaper567
    @followthereaper567 Před 24 dny +15

    Been watching from the first episode consistently. This mighta been my favourite episode, good back n forth smiles n laughs. Obvi the info is super quality as well

  • @KoachKardo
    @KoachKardo Před 24 dny +9

    “I made the pod!” WHAT A QUEEN!

  • @Ightgfshmulmk
    @Ightgfshmulmk Před 24 dny +46

    4am Pacific is wild

    • @tileavenue
      @tileavenue Před 24 dny

      7pm China time, perfect for me
      Only “wild “ for you

  • @youngdai9094
    @youngdai9094 Před 24 dny +52

    “They got a lot of length” is gonna be meme’d im callin it now🤣

  • @DWALLE1
    @DWALLE1 Před 24 dny +18

    Greatest basketball podcast explaining the game - plays, coverages, strengths, weaknesses etc. I swear as I watch the games, I'm actually seeing the plays that are being explained on here being ran before my eyes and how the opposing team attempts to counter act. Amazing. Great work guys...keep it up.

  • @siddharthmulherkar8910
    @siddharthmulherkar8910 Před 24 dny +7

    Hi JJ and Lebron, as someone who's always wanted to learn basketball strategy and nuances behind the plays this podcast has been really great. A suggestion: When JJ explains plays in the beginning it would be great if you could show a video of an example of what you are explaining.

    • @ReoLeo-ov7xh
      @ReoLeo-ov7xh Před 24 dny

      you PAY nothing for these episodes,
      it's FREE .. duh!

  • @bigdripbobz1072
    @bigdripbobz1072 Před 24 dny +14

    D Wade's execution of the 'Drive Away' move was one of the reason he aesthetically was such a smooth player, he executed that play to perfection every time! D wade one of my faves of all time! By the way, 5:17 , too funny how JJ explained the most complex play of all for a whole damn minute: The advanced pass 😂😂😂. I think we all get it when we hear the term (even if you don't play bball lol)

    • @jimmoore8951
      @jimmoore8951 Před 24 dny +2

      Flash was great at getting to the hoop and finishing off the drive away but rejecting screens is nothing new and neither is the advance pass off an outlet pass to beat a team to the basket that might be slow getting back on D. Also, the pick and roll has always been the most basic play in 🏀 and drop/hedge/blitz/switching coverage are just KYP (know your personnel) options for the situation. The defensive rotations and counter moves offensively are what intrigues me now. I played in the throw it into the post and clear out days where there was a lot of 1-on-1, which was fun but this pace and space era is not just fun to play but more interesting to watch

  • @theuniverse7227
    @theuniverse7227 Před 24 dny +11

    Production improves with each episode

  • @YahyaBensouda-ig1wk
    @YahyaBensouda-ig1wk Před 24 dny +2

    Man, I feel irrelevant talking here, but first that logo for the podcast is fire. Second, I am not even kidding you, despite I don't understand most of the lexicon that is been used here, while knowing I played basketball for fun in my youth and still love it, you guys are hell of conversationalist and would have loved to meet you even though I wouldn't survive a second in your technical world. What I know for certain is that you speak my language, the language of people who think before they speak and do know what they are talking about, so we could connect on that level no matter the subject matter. Third, and I am not even lying, I took the time to come back to that podcast that JJ Redick is referring to when he speaks about Lebron's teammates hating on him. He does really talk about that in fact. And his guest did have quite a reaction to coach Paul Silas' quote. Man, thank you for showing to the world that, no matter the media, we still can do a hell of a job and still excel at it. That abreviation that Lebron came up with (FAT) though is so brilliant that it did in fact blew my mind and still does. Propos to you both for spreading the word of wisdom, whatever the subject matter may be. Peace

  • @dillyboyq
    @dillyboyq Před 24 dny +14

    We are insanely blessed to be able to hear these points of view already. Imagine all the stories n experiences Bron has to share once he retires… I’m always dreading the day but I’m glad I got to witness 20+ years of greatness.

  • @bRIOn909
    @bRIOn909 Před 24 dny +60

    Indiana threw that game away….

    • @DeAndresTellez
      @DeAndresTellez Před 24 dny +9

      Jaylen Brown is much better than people think

    • @markg3073
      @markg3073 Před 24 dny

      @bRIOn909 absolutely blew it.
      hopefully they steal game 2

    • @camchun
      @camchun Před 24 dny +4

      @@DeAndresTellez i agree with you but thats not what he said. Pacers had so many stupid turnovers towards the end

    • @nuneazy7020
      @nuneazy7020 Před 24 dny

      Man bad all across the board

    • @davidfebreeze428
      @davidfebreeze428 Před 24 dny +1

      To be fair the Celtics had pretty big Leads they blew as well and if the pacers get the win one could easily say the Celtics blew it but naturally the main focus will always be on what happens at the end of the game

  • @officialthomasjames
    @officialthomasjames Před 24 dny +9

    Pacers would be a 10th seed with Ham as their coach.

  • @Hasmoon1
    @Hasmoon1 Před 24 dny +7

    CAN WE PLEASE BRING RAJON RONDO ON HERE AS A GUEST!

  • @stevenharris5812
    @stevenharris5812 Před 24 dny +12

    this video so crisp omg 😭😭😭

  • @AllThingsAnimeX
    @AllThingsAnimeX Před 24 dny +63

    LeGM done made it happen we just waiting for Reddick to sign 😭

  • @jacobmontgomery1954
    @jacobmontgomery1954 Před 24 dny +6

    Thank you guys! Every time I wake up on a day y’all drop it such a good sag

  • @austincarlson9270
    @austincarlson9270 Před 24 dny +8

    I will never get tired of Lebron's "lenth" talk 😂.

  • @dwtheshoecollector208
    @dwtheshoecollector208 Před 24 dny +7

    Aww we love Savannah 😊

  • @Onamorata
    @Onamorata Před 24 dny +3

    Love this podcast so much. Played basketball as a kid and just a casual watcher now, but I love when you’re able to see people at their best and the wealth of knowledge that is put forth, it’s amazing. This has me watching basketball differently now.
    Thank you both!

  • @Redeemedentertainment
    @Redeemedentertainment Před 24 dny +7

    I like the mind the game shirt.

  • @JC-gi5dp
    @JC-gi5dp Před 23 dny +2

    The explanations do not need to be quick at the start JJ, we love the in-depth analysis and strategies being discussed so we can be on the same page as you'all

  • @Paulo-dj7db
    @Paulo-dj7db Před 24 dny +2

    Always nice to see a coach chilling on a poadcast with his star player 👀👀

  • @austinbuchwald4587
    @austinbuchwald4587 Před 24 dny +6

    The number of "yup"s said from the 12 to 13:30 minute mark is crazy

    • @ReoLeo-ov7xh
      @ReoLeo-ov7xh Před 24 dny

      ? do YOU have a problem with
      the most COMMON word (yep)
      being used each time there's
      an agreement with what's being said.

  • @EazyHoops
    @EazyHoops Před 24 dny +3

    JJ and producers! Please please, do not feel “rushed” about breaking down the game/coverages/actions. You mentioned that in the beginning and that is 1 of the many things that makes you guys unique! No one really cares to break down the game like this nor as knowledgeable. So don’t feel bad. I love basketball and this is one of the first times I’m getting nba level education about the game. Please never switch up on that, love the pod thus far!!!

  • @derrickm4
    @derrickm4 Před 23 dny +2

    The quality is amazing!!🔥

  • @laze7992
    @laze7992 Před 24 dny +1

    Good on Bron for defending and speaking up for Clark. Hope she sees this video and listens to that advice 💯

  • @geewhizinfo
    @geewhizinfo Před 24 dny +2

    This podcast is not only a credit to your knowledge and experience, but a credit to the sport itself. It helps me savor and appreciate the games at a much deeper level understanding the concepts discussed.

  • @RyanClark-dl3sd
    @RyanClark-dl3sd Před 24 dny +3

    Rudy Gobert is the Michael Jordan of Javale Mcgees.

  • @MrOhio-hm8jy
    @MrOhio-hm8jy Před 24 dny +2

    Last 9mins were Dope🤞🏿

  • @BAMAMADEMG
    @BAMAMADEMG Před 24 dny +4

    Video quality is spectacular another great video

  • @xiol9899
    @xiol9899 Před 24 dny +19

    6:22 Start of discussion

  • @MrJrLewis23
    @MrJrLewis23 Před 24 dny +8

    I love these two together, man.. Lol. The laugh about the JJ coaching rumors (I think that's what JJ was hinting at) had me weak lol.

  • @jjusher1
    @jjusher1 Před 23 dny +1

    This podcast is loudly very informative and insightful... I feel like I'm actually learning more about basketball..

  • @grisgell
    @grisgell Před 24 dny +2

    Always love this pod

  • @The1andonlyjayy
    @The1andonlyjayy Před 24 dny +3

    JJ : BREATHES
    Bron : YUP🙂‍↕️

  • @pa-mn1go
    @pa-mn1go Před 24 dny +3

    you are seeing the next lakers head coach in Lebron James and his assistant JJ

  • @rodvazfel
    @rodvazfel Před 24 dny +2

    I’m loving the vibe of you two.

  • @ForeverBlu_Sports
    @ForeverBlu_Sports Před 24 dny +2

    Love that this Podcast started 💯🔥🤝

  • @michaeljayrobjaya6616
    @michaeljayrobjaya6616 Před 24 dny +8

    "he's gonna struggle to score." 😂😂😂😂😅

  • @playboiethan8926
    @playboiethan8926 Před 24 dny +7

    Favorite podcast

  • @isaiahross4217
    @isaiahross4217 Před 24 dny +1

    Coach redick can’t wait till it’s announced gonna be a great day as a lakers fan

  • @joshhogan2876
    @joshhogan2876 Před 11 dny

    Can we get an "Encyclopedia" playlist? all the intros explaining plays, coverages, sets? That would be awesome. Thanks to everyone who makes this show work.

  • @ibejammin5993
    @ibejammin5993 Před 23 dny +22

    If you dont like Lebron James your a hater. Period. Bro has done nothing but put his hard work achieved his goals and more. Bought his single mother a crib and anything she ever could want. Also hes been nothing but a positive role model to all who watch him. I admire what Bron has done he motivates me to do better in life man 💪

    • @tkbreen1381
      @tkbreen1381 Před 22 dny +4

      People forget he had such a hard start to life, you can not like him but why spend so much energy hating

    • @evananthony2337
      @evananthony2337 Před 20 dny +1

      He called himself the goat.. automatically out. 4 of 9 he’s out. If he didn’t call himself goat I’d really like him.

    • @ImOreoSticks
      @ImOreoSticks Před 18 dny +1

      @@evananthony2337cry about it lmao he IS the goat. There has never been a better player to ever touch a basketball period. go argue with a wall 🤣

  • @Rarri857
    @Rarri857 Před 24 dny +3

    This what I wanna hear. Not no Stephen A smith, Shannon sharpe, Charles Barkley BS.

  • @Lilrizzy4real1
    @Lilrizzy4real1 Před 24 dny +1

    I love learning basketball from you guys thanks so much !!

  • @unranked_podcast
    @unranked_podcast Před 24 dny +1

    one of the best pods in the game - just good clean basketball talk

  • @shottastee
    @shottastee Před 24 dny +4

    Off topic but why they got JJ in those big ass headphones 😂😂

  • @karanjetley
    @karanjetley Před 24 dny +18

    18 seconds ago is crazyy

  • @jackiemoon7559
    @jackiemoon7559 Před 23 dny +2

    Shout out to Bronny grinding for his & his dad's dream man,stop hating on the kid...

  • @ManiaticoZX
    @ManiaticoZX Před 24 dny +1

    Thank you for the refreshers! I know some of these plays but English is not my mother language, so i can either learn the play or get a refresher. I thank you guys for that ❤❤

  • @Royallyiinfamous
    @Royallyiinfamous Před 24 dny +6

    You know how it go Bro, let Vanna do whatever Vanna doing 😂😂😂😂

  • @mike61977
    @mike61977 Před 24 dny +3

    I counted 368 yup’s from LeBron this episode, keep up the good work. 👍🏾

  • @jamesmay9955
    @jamesmay9955 Před 24 dny +1

    love listening to you guys!!! Keep it up, or hey JJ if you wanna chop it up on the sideline with Lebron, that will work too....do the podcast on the plane during the finals next year!!!!

  • @GreenRiot
    @GreenRiot Před 22 dny

    Thank you so much for making this podcast! I love the technical analysis

  • @Keithcookx
    @Keithcookx Před 24 dny +5

    The NBA have evolved to everyone on the court can ball ! The new NBA is to talented

    • @ReoLeo-ov7xh
      @ReoLeo-ov7xh Před 24 dny +1

      YEP!!
      (we said the same thing)

    • @ReoLeo-ov7xh
      @ReoLeo-ov7xh Před 24 dny

      too many people had only focused on the SuperStarTalent ...
      AS IF the "rest of the roster" dont count ..
      we NOW recognize the bench players have their own skill set that HELP in so many ways
      role players are essential to the TEAM

  • @Mrgetthejobdone630
    @Mrgetthejobdone630 Před 24 dny +9

    They’ve been over here coaching eachother before JJ gets the job rite in front of everybody’s faces and you gotta love it.

    • @aquartermil
      @aquartermil Před 24 dny

      When they lose he’ll be one the scapegoat like always

    • @ReoLeo-ov7xh
      @ReoLeo-ov7xh Před 24 dny

      ​@@aquartermil 👎
      there's a lot of NBA coaches,
      that go from team to team to team
      because they got fired .. duh!!

    • @aquartermil
      @aquartermil Před 24 dny

      @@ReoLeo-ov7xh nah I’m saying how y’all dudes do all this and soon bron lose again y’all blame everyone but him

    • @ReoLeo-ov7xh
      @ReoLeo-ov7xh Před 23 dny +1

      ​@@aquartermil 👎
      you're the one placing BLAME
      (you are always blaming Lebron)

    • @aquartermil
      @aquartermil Před 23 dny

      @@ReoLeo-ov7xh no I blame bron when he’s at fault ! I give him his credit when it’s due but yall dudes sick