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  • Published on Jul 18, 2025

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  • @jayh4911
    @jayh4911 17 days ago +14663

    My sons heart surgery was a success & now I’m chilling listening to this 🔥🔥🔥

    • @CrescentCitySportsLifestyle
      @CrescentCitySportsLifestyle 17 days ago +661

      All blessings to u brotha 💯

    • @jayh4911
      @jayh4911 17 days ago +176

      @@CrescentCitySportsLifestyle thank you it’s much appreciated 💯

    • @Longlive24
      @Longlive24 17 days ago +83

      Awesome to hear 🙏

    • @KaioKing96
      @KaioKing96 17 days ago +76

      God Bless you and your lil guy 🙏🏽

    • @afrmdasouth
      @afrmdasouth 17 days ago +45

      Congratulations❤ May god heal him amen

  • @shawnwilliams7332
    @shawnwilliams7332 17 days ago +3930

    I’m ngl Kd need to be on the show permanently. These 3 together talking hoop is so refreshing.

    • @Young_Dab
      @Young_Dab 17 days ago +82

      Meh. I think a great permanent addition would be Chris Paul or Michael Jordan

    • @antysocial0
      @antysocial0 17 days ago

      @@Young_Dab nobody wanna hear from that bald red eyed gambling addict

    • @jblnks
      @jblnks 17 days ago +91

      Need to see rondo on it

    • @flock61
      @flock61 17 days ago +22

      Facts I said this to myself 15 mins in 😂

    • @christopheranderson5675
      @christopheranderson5675 17 days ago +52

      @@jblnks I think every new season should be a new co host rondo cp3 etc.

  • @jatoa9755
    @jatoa9755 18 days ago +7363

    Day off work , drinking my coffee , making breakfast while listening to the goats talk basketball .. Today’s a good day 😂

  • @SofiaTradingCrypto
    @SofiaTradingCrypto 15 days ago +1315

    Real talk, this is incredible. Needed this frrr

    • @Darkonine9
      @Darkonine9 15 days ago

      ruclips.net/video/xjoARa38rvE/video.htmlsi=ICSgmCYNX5xPHJXK🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫

    • @TannerGoated
      @TannerGoated 14 days ago +3

      Stop glazing 😂 MJ clears everyone in this interview

    • @Westcoastguard1
      @Westcoastguard1 12 days ago

      @@TannerGoatedu the one glazin 😂😂😂 how fuking insecure

    • @neveahphillips5610
      @neveahphillips5610 12 days ago +3

      @@TannerGoated LeBron is the goat and you oldheads can't accept it.

    • @santasangre996
      @santasangre996 9 days ago

      @@TannerGoated naaah he fr glazing like dawg naah fir like naaah mj da goat tho naah fr dawg stop glazing nah fr tho naah stop the glaze naah bro *checks urban dictionary* naaah fr fr naaah u a cornball fr dawg naah like fr fr stop that corny ahh glazing naah fr dawg naah

  • @aneesabashir8496
    @aneesabashir8496 18 days ago +4165

    No hot takes, no clickbait rubbish... just a show for the purists. Love it

    • @williammccormick984
      @williammccormick984 18 days ago +81

      Just pure LeBron propaganda.

    • @TheDndemon
      @TheDndemon 18 days ago +23

      Plus no set design

    • @TonySoul
      @TonySoul 18 days ago +270

      @@williammccormick984 ahh u just wanna talk that goat shit. Nah bruh.they are just talking basketball. u hate that huh? No room to diss players. I love it. Go back to ESPN

    • @HYQ11
      @HYQ11 18 days ago +25

      dude the first sentence of this episode is 'lebron is the greatest and all time scoring leader'. its game the mind not mind the game, its that obvious

    • @Freesilver92
      @Freesilver92 18 days ago +2

      I love it. But they definitely clickbaited us on the Brooklyn days. It was on the preview, intro, and this outro, and we still don’t know what was going on 😂

  • @Bzoidd
    @Bzoidd 18 days ago +2840

    It's clear that this podcast is the player/game-oriented platform we'll all appreciate when all is said and done. Glad that we can hear from these greats while they are still killing it.

    • @jakeonyx4775
      @jakeonyx4775 18 days ago +46

      Bron does NOT need to be an active player to have an entertaining podcast

    • @Hela99400
      @Hela99400 18 days ago +8

      The goat

    • @YouTubeTroll86
      @YouTubeTroll86 18 days ago +23

      @@jakeonyx4775I’m not understanding why ppl don’t understand this.

    • @KimaniAjamu
      @KimaniAjamu 18 days ago +10

      @@jakeonyx4775 I know this isn’t my business, but who said that?

    • @tylerkay825
      @tylerkay825 18 days ago +14

      ​@@KimaniAjamuthat's what I was wondering as well but thought I missed something.

  • @AetherSprite-j9g
    @AetherSprite-j9g 18 days ago +2145

    Ngl I love seeing Bron and KD together like this man. Watched these dudes for so many years.

    • @wazindo
      @wazindo 18 days ago +125

      I love that they are still friends after KD went to the warriors. Cuz I would hate that man forever

    • @cespada
      @cespada 17 days ago +16

      @@wazindoFACTS 😂

    • @ieguiz56
      @ieguiz56 17 days ago +24

      @@wazindo yea but bron went to miami so its a fair trade tbh

    • @ucanhitme
      @ucanhitme 17 days ago +68

      @@ieguiz56 Lebron didn't join the team KD just beat in the Finals, thats not close to the same thing.

    • @CalebBaker-ig7cv
      @CalebBaker-ig7cv 17 days ago

      Me too

  • @marcvalencerina
    @marcvalencerina 16 days ago +147

    I cannot state enough how refreshing it is to watch this podcast. Pure ball talk. Everything is information to be digested that can improve everybody's basketball acumen unlike those talking heads on ESPN and other networks that just hate on people every single day. Great job guys!

    • @TannerGoated
      @TannerGoated 14 days ago +3

      MJ better and more influential than all them 😂

    • @marcvalencerina
      @marcvalencerina 14 days ago

      ​@@TannerGoatedI give zero fcks what you think lol

    • @AdrianNunez-y1t
      @AdrianNunez-y1t 13 days ago +1

      @@TannerGoatedfeel like its just depends on ur genration but don’t you got any positive energy says a lot about ur life man

    • @TannerGoated
      @TannerGoated 13 days ago +2

      @@AdrianNunez-y1tI want talking to u why u so hurt over my opinion

    • @TboneF1racing
      @TboneF1racing 10 days ago

      100% this is no interview.. it is a high level conversation

  • @jakubbielak7273
    @jakubbielak7273 17 days ago +1140

    Still 30k points despite injuries. That's very impressive. KD's probably the best pure scorer in the history of the NBA.

    • @Hooper35_7
      @Hooper35_7 17 days ago +111

      Fastest to 30k as well despite the injuries

    • @Lebowski55
      @Lebowski55 17 days ago +31

      Hes one of the best scorers ever

    • @dpugs9740
      @dpugs9740 17 days ago +10

      KD would tell you it’s Mike, and has in fact done so on twitter.

    • @njva18
      @njva18 17 days ago +30

      No debate it's not close if it wasn't for that Achilles injury he would've had a good chance to be top two all time scoring

    • @tylerdodd6733
      @tylerdodd6733 17 days ago +2

      I agree

  • @Azure_Oases
    @Azure_Oases 16 days ago +421

    This might have been the best pro basketball conversation ever to be aired on a media platform. As a fan of basketball this was beautiful to hear. Thank you.

    • @Jj-mu6hg
      @Jj-mu6hg 16 days ago +14

      Fr it felt so natural , wasn’t feeling like a interview

    • @TannerGoated
      @TannerGoated 14 days ago +2

      U a goofy u clearly didn’t watch mj convos

    • @jujucrock14
      @jujucrock14 14 days ago +4

      ​@@TannerGoatedhop off him bro

    • @jakerod319
      @jakerod319 13 days ago +1

      @@TannerGoatedshut up tanner

    • @TannerGoated
      @TannerGoated 12 days ago

      @@jakerod319Jake get a life nga

  • @YW8INTHEQ
    @YW8INTHEQ 18 days ago +1551

    Asked Kevin durant for a photo and he said no , best day of my life , he spoke to me hahaha legend

    • @skeletor7708
      @skeletor7708 18 days ago +28

      What a jerk

    • @kiddtiko
      @kiddtiko 18 days ago +283

      @@skeletor7708 or maybe he just didn’t wanna take a pic in the moment?

    • @cdk3009
      @cdk3009 18 days ago

      ​@@skeletor7708a conversation is a lot more memorable than a photo

    • @fredericoo
      @fredericoo 18 days ago +45

      at least he answered xD if he ignored than he would be a jerk

    • @Mrwonderful0212
      @Mrwonderful0212 18 days ago +109

      How dare he tell you no. We’re entitled to photos, autographs and such as fans. They work for us and we pay their salaries dammit. They better dance when we tell them to. We’re their bosses and masters

  • @DbrownShinhan
    @DbrownShinhan 17 days ago +300

    We got it good with this new era of player podcasting. The thought of three all time greats speaking so candidly about the game like this in long form sounds like a fever dream I woulda told my friends about as a kid

    • @Southwesternism
      @Southwesternism 17 days ago +14

      if you wouldve told me in 2010 this would be a thing, i wouldnt believe it

  • @CTR211
    @CTR211 17 days ago +71

    Hearing KD talk about OKC and how young they were when they got to the finals but not being prepared to sustain it was eerie but enlightening. And now this version of OKC is young but hungry and dominant with a front office full of experience and development. Full circle

  • @markdonnelladriatico0318
    @markdonnelladriatico0318 18 days ago +1638

    We need Bron, KD, and Steph in podcast together

  • @williammarotta405
    @williammarotta405 15 days ago +103

    Easily the most intellectual conversation of greats that exist in the world today. Hearing veterans talk about needing to evolve, breaking down games and building young guys is something that should be celebrated. Completely unreal.

    • @TboneF1racing
      @TboneF1racing 10 days ago

      said the same thing... Listened to this 2 times already

    • @octstuff23
      @octstuff23 10 days ago +1

      😂😂 you must be kidding me kiddo, LeBron king of uuuuhhhhmmmm ffs

    • @JoseCruz-JC24Fan
      @JoseCruz-JC24Fan 8 days ago +1

      HAHAHAHA

    • @MichaelJ-ci1tm
      @MichaelJ-ci1tm 7 days ago

      Lol
      If you think this is an intellectual convo then your bar is set way too low.

  • @itsgl00my88
    @itsgl00my88 18 days ago +1131

    Bring CP3 on next Bron I love these episodes where it's 3 great players talking hoops

  • @WhateverJK
    @WhateverJK 17 days ago +100

    People are gonna come back to this 30 years later and still be amazed with having 3 of the greatest players together for a genuine basketball discussion

  • @DriveThruReview
    @DriveThruReview 18 days ago +413

    I don't consider myself an old head, but I am. I turn 50 in a few months, and have been watching the game regularly since '83. This podcast has been the most evangelical champion of the game... maybe ever. It's great to see competitors get together like this and talk details and small nuances like this. It really helps put words to what we're seeing on the court. Always anticipate new episodes.

    • @A.b406
      @A.b406 17 days ago +50

      50 is old head fosho

    • @lonedolo644
      @lonedolo644 17 days ago

      You def an old head old head

    • @whatido247
      @whatido247 17 days ago +4

      Well said, The conversation conducted on the major networks often go off course. This here gives a person that has watched the game since the 80's so much actual basketball knowledge. I love it!!

    • @mr.crispyfriedchicken3946
      @mr.crispyfriedchicken3946 17 days ago +11

      ​@@A.b406 oldhead's more of a mentality than an age thing. There are young oldheads out there too

    • @VonJay
      @VonJay 17 days ago +7

      would love to see Lebron bring in wade and bosh, then for another episode kyrie and love/smith

  • @brackin9128
    @brackin9128 14 days ago +7

    Love all 3 people at this table talking. All were greats in the NBA(2 still in the league) and contributed so much to our game…the game we all *LOVE!*

  • @synergysportsFIRE
    @synergysportsFIRE 18 days ago +1031

    This might be the best basketball podcast episode ever

    • @Semperityy
      @Semperityy 18 days ago +26

      by far.

    • @da-chosan-wan
      @da-chosan-wan 18 days ago +43

      off pure names it’s not even close 3 MVP’s 2 of them have multiple and 2 of the 3 best of our generation this is absolutely gold

    • @jimmyfigueroa4214
      @jimmyfigueroa4214 18 days ago +4

      I'm with you, it's the best episode. almost 72,000 views in 2 hours 🤯💪💯🔥

    • @JpD991
      @JpD991 18 days ago +9

      Seeing how happy KD is talking about the game just makes me happy as well

    • @sufficientgrace4us
      @sufficientgrace4us 18 days ago +1

      Is

  • @LockDownHQ
    @LockDownHQ 18 days ago +373

    I was a 10 year old OKC fan watching these two go compete in the 2012 NBA finals. 13 years later and now I get to listen to a conversation between the two. This pod is a blessing to all basketball fans🙏🏽

    • @palladiumcocktail436
      @palladiumcocktail436 18 days ago +17

      and they're both still playing💀

    • @adoniscreed4031
      @adoniscreed4031 18 days ago +3

      I was 15 at the time but that was my first time watching the finals as well. Insane times.

    • @dwaynevega8637
      @dwaynevega8637 18 days ago +2

      ​@adoniscreed4031bro I was like 15 when bron started playing in 36 now lol grew up watching this mf😂😂😂

    • @williedavis4308
      @williedavis4308 17 days ago

      Frl, I was 9 going on 10 and was an OKC and KD fan 😂🙏🏽

    • @jeremiahsalvadorjuarez553
      @jeremiahsalvadorjuarez553 17 days ago +1

      I hate okc but then I remember yall got loyal fans like urself who deserved this year fs. Congrats bro

  • @jascreations-1
    @jascreations-1 18 days ago +390

    Reminder to appreciate these moments when they come. It's rare to have players of this caliber together speaking on the game

    • @modisemasiloane1867
      @modisemasiloane1867 17 days ago +6

      Yessss, unlike the 90's when hating was the greatest thing to do. You won't see Jordan, Magic, Isiah and them doing this..

    • @user-ov7uv3wx6i
      @user-ov7uv3wx6i 17 days ago

      @@modisemasiloane1867 And WHY should they do this? Just so they can hear themselves talk?

  • @MsJenMarie
    @MsJenMarie 8 days ago +2

    This makes me smile. Let's bring back players and coaches talking about the game and rid ourselves of talking heads that ain't never dribbled a basketball or made a lay-up.

  • @SaintFrenchy
    @SaintFrenchy 17 days ago +267

    Finally a podcast with people who ACTUALLY discuss basketball at its purest. Love it

  • @Costelloworld
    @Costelloworld 18 days ago +97

    To hear Bron talk about a part of his game that he still is not happy with at this point is great to hear, even the greatest can still find improvement, amazing

  • @Yoko-oe3cv
    @Yoko-oe3cv 18 days ago +232

    Kind of a dream, thank you for this incredible conversations for us basketball community!!!

    • @MindTheGamePodcast
      @MindTheGamePodcast  18 days ago +33

      Appreciate the love!

    • @donkeyjames
      @donkeyjames 17 days ago +1

      @@MindTheGamePodcast a snake, a flopper, and some plumber with zero rings! Nothing special!

    • @fifaboy12345
      @fifaboy12345 17 days ago +5

      @@donkeyjames my guy you might need to go watch a different sport, this right here aint for you man. You'll never the understand the process, pain, struggle to get to the top of the mountain.

  • @BryonStevenson-ob7mi
    @BryonStevenson-ob7mi 15 days ago +6

    This is what is needed in mainstream media. Real players with real basketball IQ, who have achieved greatness at a level beyond their peers, respectfully. This is beautiful ❤

  • @JohnDoe-k5r
    @JohnDoe-k5r 17 days ago +78

    Finally, a basketball podcast with no negativity or comparisons. Only praise. We need more of this.

  • @Raider870
    @Raider870 18 days ago +73

    No yelling, no talking down on youngsters actually learn something every episode i can get used to this. 🔥✌️

  • @ChiBearsman2269
    @ChiBearsman2269 18 days ago +190

    Wife and daughter just left, I’m washing dishes and listening to the best basketball 🏀 players talk game!! Happy man

  • @SofiaTradesCrypto
    @SofiaTradesCrypto 15 days ago +1056

    Heart full reading these comments. From life-saving surgeries to day-off breakfast vibes-basketball really brings people together. KD, Bron, and JJ talking real hoop? This is the gold standard of basketball convo 🔥🏀

    • @MyloDior
      @MyloDior 15 days ago +8

      JJ?😂

    • @UNASHAMEDGAMING
      @UNASHAMEDGAMING 15 days ago +3

      Steve Nash, brother. It happens to us all, no pressure.

    • @kevincucumber1118
      @kevincucumber1118 15 days ago

      JJ walked so Steve could run

    • @Hench12
      @Hench12 15 days ago +9

      1k likes for an AI generated comment from an AI channel that calls Steve Nash JJ in the comment lol dead internet theory is here

    • @darthmarr9886
      @darthmarr9886 15 days ago +1

      ​@Hench12 for sure, I checked the "guys" chanel here on RUclips. 😂😂😂😂😂 clearly fake

  • @JUWOLS
    @JUWOLS 17 days ago +87

    Nah, this is it. I’ve been searching for a Pod like this. Hats off, this was 🔥 Waiting for Pt 2.

  • @hollowbasket
    @hollowbasket 18 days ago +202

    It’s so nice to listen to hosts who are knowledgeable and not purely feigning rage 😭

    • @kwamebrownofficial
      @kwamebrownofficial 16 days ago +6

      Like SAS? All about drama and narratives 😂 They shouldn't even be called analyst.

    • @hollowbasket
      @hollowbasket 16 days ago +5

      @@kwamebrownofficialyeah, exactly. TV shows/podcasts all feel like toxic noise unless they’re built like this one.

    • @JustinM1992
      @JustinM1992 14 days ago

      @@hollowbasket yeah they’re made to create drama and dysfunction. The talks are competitive like the sport. These guys right here are syncing up with eachother. Save the competition for the court.

  • @ermesc
    @ermesc 18 days ago +194

    One of the best episodes so far, keep it up!

  • @TheKnicks2012
    @TheKnicks2012 12 days ago

    Please more of this. I need this type of casual/nerding out of ball, coverage, and their perspective.

  • @PastNotPast
    @PastNotPast 17 days ago +100

    My whole family is a fan of his. Coffee in hand, breakfast sizzling, and listening to the GOATs talk basketball… Can’t ask for much more.

  • @dillyboyq
    @dillyboyq 18 days ago +186

    Man we are so BLESSED to be able to listen to all 3 of these absolute legends of the game talk. Appreciate what every single one of them has done and continue to do for the game of basketball 🙏🏽❤️

  • @jeffreygould7062
    @jeffreygould7062 17 days ago +44

    I think the respect that Lebron has for KD and KD for Lebron is humbling. KD really is super humble. Mind you both played each other in the FINALS three times so you know there is competition there. We also know damn well 17 and 18 finals without Durant on the GSW may be having some interesting convos

  • @ItzMeBiddies
    @ItzMeBiddies 11 days ago

    I don’t watch much full shows but this trio here definitely was able to watch. I even rewinded parts and all to get full understandings. 🔥 podcasts for sure

  • @chrisjpdx
    @chrisjpdx 17 days ago +34

    This channel is such a relief from the rage bait mainstream tv/internet personalities who just debate the same semantics. I actually feel like we learn more about the game through this format which was supposed to be the whole point of sports journalism

  • @mtsoupcan
    @mtsoupcan 17 days ago +24

    I love that Steve is talking about his experiences and flipping into a question to move the convo. Very good

  • @moespriggs3
    @moespriggs3 17 days ago +205

    to hear Bron and KD say they still feel like they need to work on areas of their game truly shows what greatness really is.... it doesn't stop, they only keep evolving 💯💯

    • @zakkg5497
      @zakkg5497 15 days ago +1

      In 22 years which exactly part of his game did Lebron improve? Free throws, jump shots, mid-range, footwork, clutch plays and shots?

    • @DaNewWaveLee
      @DaNewWaveLee 15 days ago +3

      ⁠@@zakkg5497mid range and jump shots yeah from where he started.

    • @jaynicew
      @jaynicew 15 days ago +8

      @@zakkg5497 Man WHO are YOU and what the h*ll have you improved 😭😭😭😭

    • @zakkg5497
      @zakkg5497 15 days ago

      @@DaNewWaveLee I see same 35-37% from outside 3 feet so i can't say that's an improvement since he can't reach even 40%...

    • @zakkg5497
      @zakkg5497 15 days ago

      @@jaynicew In my line of work I have to improve every single day or i will get irrelevant and jobless in a year, so don't talk when you don't know anything about me! The difference is your idol's "skills" have been on display for 22 years now and he improved nothing!

  • @matthew3955
    @matthew3955 15 days ago +8

    Love this episode! Don't take KD, Lebron, and Nash for granted 😤😤😤

  • @noahstancil4884
    @noahstancil4884 17 days ago +227

    Now DFS and KD are teammates 22:40

    • @barmeloxanthony8998
      @barmeloxanthony8998 17 days ago +33

      Was just about to say this lmaooooo but it’s a great point

    • @703Glenn
      @703Glenn 17 days ago +1

      😂

    • @DSPIRACY
      @DSPIRACY 17 days ago +22

      lmfaooooo im a rocket fan and as soon as he said that i went straight to the comments 🤣

    • @trapitaltv766
      @trapitaltv766 17 days ago +1

      Yea this wild 😂

    • @redskins2151
      @redskins2151 17 days ago +29

      Other thing is Bron be kicking it to role players like DFS with 2 seconds left to jack up the 3. I know Bron was like damn I do be doin that. 😂

  • @DFWFOODNETWORK
    @DFWFOODNETWORK 18 days ago +258

    This better than cable TV, I got my backwood rolled I’m off today feet up chilling 😂

    • @danonthestrings
      @danonthestrings 18 days ago +32

      Who knew that actual deep dive basketball talk between actual players would be more entertaining than “whos the goat” debates week after week right? 😂

    • @Relisoc4
      @Relisoc4 18 days ago +13

      @@danonthestringsit is but am I crazy for enjoying both. Sports just wouldn’t be the same for me without the Stephen as and Mel kipers of the world, the stupidity is fun

    • @mightymochi6320
      @mightymochi6320 17 days ago +3

      That’s completely fine as long as you recognize them for what they are.

    • @guddaboi5867
      @guddaboi5867 16 days ago

      Who tf smokes backwoods still

    • @oneilfarquharson-ifearthel3253
      @oneilfarquharson-ifearthel3253 16 days ago

      Lol😂🎉😂😂😂😂😂😂​@@danonthestrings

  • @BrennanDipippo
    @BrennanDipippo 18 days ago +217

    Criminal that you guys don't have a million subs yet. The conversations had here are what real hoop fans want to hear. No screaming debates over hot takes, just talking about the game with some of the best minds to ever do it.

    • @TOKYO9AIN
      @TOKYO9AIN 18 days ago

      People don’t wanna hear this they wanna hear faker narratives and yelling

    • @MindTheGamePodcast
      @MindTheGamePodcast  18 days ago +39

      Love to hear it!

    • @TIsnice3
      @TIsnice3 17 days ago +3

      Unfortunately, we are the minority now.

    • @jnr-n1m6c
      @jnr-n1m6c 17 days ago +1

      Bball heads head only ❤❤❤

    • @mr.crispyfriedchicken3946
      @mr.crispyfriedchicken3946 17 days ago

      ​@@TIsnice3 RUclips as a platform benefits generalized content. Hyper-specific content like this will never do quite as well as something more approachable to new people.

  • @Taunt_2
    @Taunt_2 14 days ago

    The fact you guys have the terms and the definitions of them used on the bottom is absolutely amazing.

  • @duncangempesaw5098
    @duncangempesaw5098 18 days ago +45

    KD gotta be a regular guest man, this is peak content

  • @chisomogbuagu3088
    @chisomogbuagu3088 17 days ago +95

    Might not be the most exciting or flashy basketball show out there but hands down the best show that talks actual basketball by actual greats. As a big NBA fan that grew up in Nigeria, seeing and reading some of these terms and key words explained is massive. It is priceless, absolutely love it.

    • @emmanuela7528
      @emmanuela7528 17 days ago

      Where’d you hoop man?

    • @ifiokinim2789
      @ifiokinim2789 17 days ago +4

      It is a joy to watch KD and Bron talk pure hoops ,Watch them play since their high school days especially staying in Nigeria trying to explain to kids how great this dudes are

    • @Aemond839
      @Aemond839 17 days ago +3

      Bless my Nigerian brothers🫡. I wish basketball is a more prevalent sport in our country, it's more technical than football imo

  • @Black_Emmanius_Prime
    @Black_Emmanius_Prime 18 days ago +83

    The actual basketball strategy is what truly makes this podcast unique. I hope they do more of that.

  • @Centrik_214
    @Centrik_214 13 days ago

    What is up with the back drop?

  • @johnathanbennett7408
    @johnathanbennett7408 16 days ago +30

    Everybody loves KD and Bron obviously but Steve Nash really is him.
    Man is so humble although he was so great. Learned how to be a point guard watching him in Dallas and Phx. One of my favorite players of all time.

  • @f0x845
    @f0x845 17 days ago +102

    What an absolute gift this podcast is. Thank you Steve and Bron for this. You've reignited my love for the NBA

  • @youngfool412
    @youngfool412 18 days ago +72

    Watching this at work drinking coffee this is such a good watch bron a and KD same pod always blessings

    • @Mke_KP
      @Mke_KP 18 days ago +1

      My only complaint for you is sadly we’ve been trained well enough that slaving for your boss is the after thought.. your just grateful to be entertained while your working damn America sucks!!! 😂😭

    • @Musso8771
      @Musso8771 17 days ago

      Ya it would be much better if America was more like Africa or the Middle East right?

  • @sanjayasthana8485
    @sanjayasthana8485 13 days ago

    This is such beautiful conversation between the legends, LeBron, KD, and Steve!!! I always look forward to listening and watching the podcasts. Perhaps the best sports podcast. Learn the intricacies of the game…

  • @cobemapa
    @cobemapa 18 days ago +30

    Love to see players having this great of a connection and friendship! Really makes my day!

  • @JustinSmith-ps2pg
    @JustinSmith-ps2pg 17 days ago +404

    Not shooting under 50% since 2012 is crazyyyyyy‼️ real hoopers know that’s just so different🥶💯

  • @CalebNotCaleeb
    @CalebNotCaleeb 17 days ago +41

    I love how much they study and know so much about each other

  • @michaelakinfemi1674
    @michaelakinfemi1674 13 days ago +3

    4:25 “ Damn they was open.” Love this moment 😂💯

  • @Milksteaksss
    @Milksteaksss 17 days ago +441

    People hate on KD for whatever reason but this dude is a true hooper who just loves the game. He’s so relaxed and authentic in this episode, it’s great to see him so happy, I can’t wait to watch him and what he can do for Houston

  • @KMTHEGREATONE25
    @KMTHEGREATONE25 17 days ago +17

    What I love the most is they’re just keeping it strictly about the game of basketball with this podcast no clickbait, no hot takes, just hoops Love it!

  • @ledgardoA7X
    @ledgardoA7X 18 days ago +94

    So good to see lbj and kd talk hoops. Glad of having the privilege of watching them play at the highest level.

    • @frankthetank819
      @frankthetank819 18 days ago +3

      Right this is what it’s all about legends 💪
      Instead of Steven a smith and others talking crap about players and he knows nothing about the game: this is what we wanna here talking about knowledge so awesome to see

  • @raymondphillipfanara9271
    @raymondphillipfanara9271 17 days ago +23

    Career high in 3 for Bron was his best last year. Shows how this guy has evolved his game to be as well rounded as possible as the game has changed. Greatness greatness greatness.

  • @eighty8wins
    @eighty8wins 18 days ago +385

    Dorian Finney and Royce O'Neal catching strays lmfaoo 😂😂 22:20

    • @cookteam902
      @cookteam902 18 days ago +92

      Funny part is they both joined the rockets..

    • @XyonbiX50
      @XyonbiX50 18 days ago +8

      uh ohhhhhh

    • @chavoreia
      @chavoreia 18 days ago +20

      Hell Luka too at the beginning talking about 9/23 ☠️

    • @triggatre777
      @triggatre777 18 days ago +14

      Now him and DFS are teammates again

    • @eighty8wins
      @eighty8wins 18 days ago +4

      @@chavoreiathat’s what I was thinking but didn’t wanna reach 😂😂

  • @mooretrumpet
    @mooretrumpet 17 days ago +6

    It is just so nice to see people still in the game genuinely appreciate each other publicly - not in a superficial sense but in a 'I actually genuinely understand what makes you great' way

  • @NghiaNguyen-lq7mj
    @NghiaNguyen-lq7mj 13 days ago

    Simply the best. Goats talking. Just straight hoop talk. Clean, interesting, and educating. Thank you!

  • @user-fr5pt3ou3t
    @user-fr5pt3ou3t 18 days ago +60

    Can’t wait to show my kid this episode. We’ve been working hard on footwork and balance when shooting. Seeing his heroes talk about it will definitely inspire and motivate him. Thank you so much.

  • @alwaysfhl828
    @alwaysfhl828 17 days ago +14

    I feel like this episode did a fantastic job of showing a small glimpse of who KD really is-a chill guy who truly lives and breathes hoops. Thank you to whoever for creating this type of podcast.

  • @Sigmaa5.0h
    @Sigmaa5.0h 17 days ago +161

    18:38 LeBron is not lying🤣everytime KD and Steph shoots you believe it’s going in😂😂

  • @bowen4505
    @bowen4505 9 days ago

    20:00, the giggle at the background tells me they were expecting something else😂😂😂

  • @IkennaOnyekwum
    @IkennaOnyekwum 17 days ago +22

    This is just so much fun to listen to. No drama, no hot takes, no agendas. Just on court basketball stuff.

  • @c-red4637
    @c-red4637 18 days ago +32

    this interview just gave espn 100 different topics to talk about for the summer

  • @justinbarry844
    @justinbarry844 18 days ago +18

    Love hearing the IQ of KD. Dude knows how to talk ball. I was surprised on how well he facilitated the conversation with Nash. So cool to hear the thought process of a walking bucket.

  • @lilboysweatnicabrandonshow8568

    My father recently passed away and I did his eulogy. To see these 3 brothers talk about their passion and show brotherhood in every way is refreshing. Laugh, cry and live it…

  • @MelroseHello
    @MelroseHello 18 days ago +37

    We don’t know how lucky we are to get this. You’re looking at the two best of our era.

    • @JT-km6th
      @JT-km6th 18 days ago +1

      Steph? 🤔 you left him out

  • @montacurry
    @montacurry 18 days ago +29

    This podcast for pure hoop fans. I dont even fw bron like that but the convos that this podcast have are legendary and filled w insane amount of game

  • @lmahiroo
    @lmahiroo 17 days ago +10

    Love or hate him, every kd interview is dope, especially when he dives in basketball details/gameplay … legend !

  • @purrrx4918
    @purrrx4918 13 days ago

    It’s cool how genuine this interview is they talking like friends cuz they are, sharing experiences

  • @MrFlamesP
    @MrFlamesP 17 days ago +5

    As a hooper and ultimate basketball fan, this podcast ia amazing. Since episode 1. I want to be a coach so that makes me love this even more

  • @TheRealSoulGospeListic
    @TheRealSoulGospeListic 18 days ago +29

    This was such a great listen. The conversation just moved brilliantly. Am I the only one who would watch all the Bron ads all the way through😂?

  • @FsgnsismdkJdnoh
    @FsgnsismdkJdnoh 17 days ago +16

    This is going straight into my favorites playlist

  • @c00kie_monster37
    @c00kie_monster37 15 days ago +4

    It would be nice if they showed clips of the examples of what they're referring to on in-game plays like what happened in the Finals. They used to do that in the first season and I felt that it brought the teaching and explaining aspect of the pod to a different level

  • @BigVon2424
    @BigVon2424 18 days ago +73

    Bron and KD on the pod. 🔥

  • @joeschmo7834
    @joeschmo7834 18 days ago +10

    Quite possibly 3 of the greatest 5-10 minds to ever play the game. Legendary stuff

  • @BillD-q7k2l
    @BillD-q7k2l 18 days ago +90

    This is what sports media should be.

    • @rubikino7569
      @rubikino7569 18 days ago +3

      then SAS and friends wouldn't have a job

    • @ForrestMccroy
      @ForrestMccroy 17 days ago +2

      It used to be decent back in the day but Stephen A and Skip Bayless brought an end to that.

    • @bezzleskyhirecords5088
      @bezzleskyhirecords5088 17 days ago +1

      @@ForrestMccroyyea the debate show shyt killed it imo they need to go back to having host like Stewart Scott and highlights and just sports talk not so much a full out debate 🤦🏾‍♂️and the screaming is annoying asf

    • @Musso8771
      @Musso8771 17 days ago +1

      No its not. These are macro discussions on the game and their experiences. Covering teams, actual games, what's going on surrounding it, has always been an entirely different thing, and that's what sports media is.

    • @friedchicken4735
      @friedchicken4735 7 days ago

      No its not its just a bunch of middle-aged and boomer losers woodriding Jordan and how much 70s and 80s players would wash the current league. Their only claim to fame is wearing another ninjas legacy on their back (Jordan's jersey if you didn't know)​@Musso8771

  • @verbadum2298
    @verbadum2298 6 days ago +3

    This is so much better than the talking heads on ESPN

  • @cmayhuncho3553
    @cmayhuncho3553 18 days ago +7

    It’s so weird but satisfying seeing these two in the same room knowing they competed head to head on the biggest stages multiple years back to back, now sitting down talking hoops. That’s what made these last Olympics so special

  • @jahthaking691
    @jahthaking691 18 days ago +106

    1:46 I thought Bron took a blunt from behind his ear 😂 😂……just a pen tho

  • @SteamVerified
    @SteamVerified 18 days ago +110

    Seeing LeBron, KD, and Nash in the same room is such a treat for us basketball fans.
    Looking back, could y’all imagine these three on the same team?🔥🔥🔥

    • @Merk-u5b
      @Merk-u5b 18 days ago

      @@Scy-22-00-dogwhispereryou sound goofy af

    • @user-io4cr6rq5c
      @user-io4cr6rq5c 18 days ago +1

      @@Scy-22-00-dogwhisperer Are you arguing...with yourself???? You say one thing then say the opposite like what

    • @user-io4cr6rq5c
      @user-io4cr6rq5c 18 days ago

      @@Scy-22-00-dogwhisperer You said "KD doesn’t need a coach or teammates. He already knows ball" Then went on to talk abt how he would suck as a coach and allat im not a kd fan boy im just so fucking confused

    • @henryviiifake8244
      @henryviiifake8244 18 days ago +4

      KD + LeBron + Nash?! That shit would get VETOED _immediately_ 😂 (It'd be 🔥🔥🔥, though)

    • @joey_cash
      @joey_cash 18 days ago

      @@henryviiifake8244just grab a 3&d wing and a decent center, that’s a ring lol

  • @shahirsaleheen888
    @shahirsaleheen888 17 days ago +15

    7:24 yooo steve nash played on a sprained ankle for 6 months in hs, crazy thing to drop in this podcast

    • @MindTheGamePodcast
      @MindTheGamePodcast  17 days ago +6

      Nice catch!

    • @antonseoane9092
      @antonseoane9092 13 days ago +1

      I'm fuckin crying the reply 😂😂😂😂

    • @LilDrakeRecords
      @LilDrakeRecords 12 days ago +1

      I did the same thing lmaooo

    • @mattgarcia2519
      @mattgarcia2519 10 days ago

      I was NOT a great player, but I did the same thing my sophomore year of hs. Never let it heal properly because I loved playing ball, and to this day, my left ankle isn't the same lol

  • @Fonziemarquez7023
    @Fonziemarquez7023 17 days ago +5

    Love this! Combine for 7 MVP’s together casually talking about hoops. Great podcast

  • @sajinkomamura3253
    @sajinkomamura3253 18 days ago +69

    Lebron said we done with the 90s 😂 41:15

    • @smoothgent1011
      @smoothgent1011 18 days ago +12

      Unfortunately people are going to use that one joking sentence and make videos on it and ignored the other 48 minutes because basketball season is over

    • @mariechambers7917
      @mariechambers7917 17 days ago +1

      @@smoothgent1011you ain’t lying you may be right fr, I could see ppl like the Stephen As of the world reaching and making it seem like he’s dissing the 90s

    • @moneyman4740
      @moneyman4740 17 days ago +4

      @@mariechambers7917he is he only saying that to slight MJ we know wat thats about

    • @hiitsme3039
      @hiitsme3039 16 days ago

      @@moneyman4740it’s true I wanna see the nba innovate more stop worrying about the past years the game is in a good place

  • @Lnvffhljvv
    @Lnvffhljvv 17 days ago +8

    This deserves way more views. Absolutely underrated

  • @Eliuno
    @Eliuno 18 days ago +15

    authentic basketball conversations is a rare thing these days, generational pod

  • @EssentiallyBlack
    @EssentiallyBlack 18 days ago +22

    GOAT TALK!! Thanks for dropping today Bron it made my walk to work easier 🤣

  • @daveyfriday810
    @daveyfriday810 18 days ago +125

    Hearing LeBron say he hasn’t mastered something is really humbling and comforting. Arguably the greatest to ever do and aware of his pitfalls. Perfection is an illusion.

    • @jnr-n1m6c
      @jnr-n1m6c 17 days ago +10

      Don't let SAS sees and hear this 😅😅

    • @HoodieMelo313
      @HoodieMelo313 17 days ago +7

      Facts and gave KD his flowers as the most versatile scorer of all time

  • @dalenrosario6929
    @dalenrosario6929 18 days ago +30

    One of the best podcasts on the internet, any genre 💯

  • @loukes116
    @loukes116 17 days ago +24

    This is exactly what we need in NBA. 3 of the greatest players & minds. What an episode!!

  • @RestrictedAirspacePodcast

    Steve freaking Nash! My favorite player growing up. Thank you for interviewing these two legends. As much as I despise Kevin’s golden state move, I’ll forever remember the legendary moments he had at Texas/OKC. I remember getting the sports illustrated magazine with LeBron on the cover with a glow in the dark ball. I knew he would be the next Kobe/MJ after watching his high school footage. Looked like Magic Johnson/D.Wilkins on steroids.

  • @SpinnAgainn
    @SpinnAgainn 18 days ago +95

    Bron knowing the done with the 90s meme is hilarious man😂

    • @TElias5
      @TElias5 17 days ago

      when did he mention that i cant find it?

    • @RudyDicka
      @RudyDicka 17 days ago

      ​@@TElias5im waiting for that part, im in 13mins now just started.

    • @Aemond839
      @Aemond839 17 days ago +1

      ​@TElias5 in the 40mins range.

    • @moneyman4740
      @moneyman4740 17 days ago +1

      Insecurity is all i got from that 😂

    • @jimmyenucci4530
      @jimmyenucci4530 4 days ago

      He mentions it every time. Enough of that MJ , Barkley , GP , Malone and other greats disrespect!