LeBron on Nikola Jokic and His Brilliance in the Inverted Pick-and-Roll

[@lukasj7689]

best thing about these clips is that you actually put in game videos to illustrate that. keep it up.

[@TransKidsMafia]

Lebron can never shave. again or the world will see his overgrown PED jaw

[@davidtothemax1]

yes it helps me as a noob

[@TransKidsMafia]

Lebron grew his beard out to hide the side effects of hgh

[@Andrew-dk6ee]

@@TransKidsMafiabro if you’re tryna bait change that pfp and name ☠️

[@tysonclarke012]

A whole generation of kids getting 400 level classes on basketball from masters It's amazing. Basketball is in GREAT hands

[@jesuschrysler8367]

January 2012, Jokić was hanging out at our mutual friends birthday party. We went outside the bar to get some fresh air and talked about sports and life in general for a bit. It was my first semester at college, and he was still in Sombor playin ball i believe. He was super shy talking about basketball because he had zero actual plans on pursuing it professionaly, he was just "let see one day at a time" and "I would like to make a decent living out of it, at least for a couple of years". I hit him up with couple of "grown up" jokes, laughed for a bit then we went inside again. And now i am watching this. You have NO IDEA how CRAZY is to see Lebron talking this highly of our shy hometown guy 12 years later. It's not even crazy, it's just outwordly SURREAL. And yes, he is as down to earth as he was a decade ago. Just a pure soul.

[@sja1453]

Favourite player of all time and his ability is only half the reason. Projects so much humility despite being the best basketball player in the world for 3 years now. No social media, flashy cars or eccentric outfits. Clearly just wants to be left alone with his family and teammates. A breath of fresh air from the ego’s we’ve become accustomed to.

[@lionstigersbearsohmyanimal6741]

Great story. Any more would be great

[@RS-ol8or]

Crazy story man, thanks for sharing. Yeah, one never knows where greatness may come from. Sometimes talent, intangibles, desire, drive, intelligence can just be hidden; nothing NBA scouts can do about that. No exact science.

[@Gyp93]

Awesome story man just read it if you have anymore would love to hear it I’m a big Jokic fan. Taco Bell commercial ridiculous

[@ImportAl]

Joker's 3/4 court inbounds to Gordon one of the best passes ever

[@ethanrobinson9475]

which one bro hes done that like 5 times

[@ImportAl]

@@ethanrobinson9475 Lol true, the inbounds alley oop so quick the cameraman missed it vs Grizzlies last year

[@MulletMike]

It ain’t better than Lebron to wade full court alley oop 😊

[@nurcirino]

Everyone hates this ​@@MulletMike

[@tigeryumyums9407]

@@MulletMikethat pass was incredible

[@thisisjustanillusion6486]

Umm I know lebron has a photo memory but this man is remembering plays that jj is bringing up randomly. That’s beyond impressive

[@rangergaming8316]

It's truly baffling.

[@BT-sharky]

Blew my mind

[@ef3602]

LeCam Jansen

[@samantharay6098]

has ptsd from facing jokic

[@alanbangura7949]

right that's what I was just saying in my head. It's not like JJ is like "hey i'm going to talk about this, so be on the lookout". Naw he's just remembering isolated plays, where the players are, what the situation is, etc.

[@246mjw]

"When Ben was in his groove" That's a nice way of putting it

[@rangergaming8316]

Love seeing Bron and JJ say that Jokic is up there as one of the highest IQ players in the league. Jokic is also so damn hard to guard.

[@PayAttEx]

Bron will always respect Jokic. They both play the right way, they can score, but if their guy is open they are making that pass. They instill confidence in their team mates.

[@rangergaming8316]

​@@PayAttEx well said.

[@basketballgod2791]

It’s why Anthony Davis has dropped a lot of spaces in my all-time list watching Jokic actually use post moves to score while having to watch Anthony Davis throw up some stupid hook shot or throw throw his body into the defender for an easy foul. It just makes me realize that Anthony Davis doesn’t have any basketball IQ.

[@rangergaming8316]

@@basketballgod2791 that's literally not true. He's still one of the highest IQ players in the league, he just isn't that good of a passer when compared to Jokic but he's still better than most bigs.

[@jessicarukuata-joynson938]

​@@basketballgod2791if you don't think he has any basketball IQ watch him play defence. Would still give jokic higher all-time for sure. But ad can average 25-12-4-1.5-3 which is insane. His defence is when his IQ becomes apparent

[@Gottagoslower]

Never been a huge lebron fan but it's fascinating listening to one of the greatest to ever do it talking about the game.

[@darwenfrankie5935]

He’s the 🐐

[@macman2141]

@@darwenfrankie5935 LeBron the 🐐 of his Generation but IMO it goes: Jordan > LeBron Kobe > LeBron Lebron > Fill in the blank

[@JaimeareRainey]

@@macman2141i don’t think you know ball

[@JaimeareRainey]

@@macman2141you can argue jourdan over lebron but kobe over lebron id just silly

[@iamthegamepro]

Hard to be hater when players are seen as real people huh

[@JeffSharonLive]

This podcast is a PhD course in Good Basketball.

[@rangergaming8316]

Now we'll see some copycat podcasts pop up to give bachelor's and master's degrees in this department lol

[@RLSmith-jt8qj]

​@@rangergaming8316good. More podcast talking about the actual sport.

[@rangergaming8316]

@@RLSmith-jt8qj yeah, I'm certainly down to see more of that.

[@RLSmith-jt8qj]

@@rangergaming8316 hell yeah

[@BigKing17]

@@rangergaming8316To be fair they already exist. The difference is they're showing us video along with terminolgy. All high school coaches and players should be studying this if their dream is to make it in the NBA.

[@RiseNShine681]

Being a life long Nuggets fan, I gotta say it feels really nice getting recognition from other elite players/teams. This is just the beginning for us.

[@tentoetimo9578]

Fat boi gone retire early

[@TobiramaSenju212]

@@tentoetimo9578🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cancelaway]

@@tentoetimo9578 maybe with a few rings

[@nanobreaker]

This was the kind of talks that Kobe was doing before he passed (RIP). JJ and Lebron doing this is so awesome. Honestly I was hoping Chris Paul was going to step into this sort of analysis talks when he retires. Like Paul, Wade, Melo, Bron, and JJ would be awesome if they did a whole analysis series with guests.

[@kdubsosolid]

It’s crazy coz when I thought about them having a guest, Cp3 name came up as well. Hope they can make that happen.

[@rangergaming8316]

Hopefully Bron and JJ bring guests on and in the future increase the number of episodes per week and possibly add new segments. The opportunities and potential is endless.

[@basketballgod2791]

Mellow has one of the worst basketball IQs of all time he would be a great offensive coach, though

[@aaronkhan237]

What was the name of that Kobe Bryant analyze play segment

[@kdubsosolid]

@@aaronkhan237 Details from the mind of Kobe Bryant

[@baffourappiah3853]

The Jokic -Murray two man game is honestly one of the hardest pick and roll actions to guard in NBA history. They’re both good scorers and good passers, with Jokic being in the top 5 passers of all time at least.

[@TheAbielBeluts]

Jokic is more than a "good scorer". Bro literally scores when he wants.

[@johnjovanovichwick4194]

No goddamn “hardest pick n roll in nba history” stop the lies

[@StevenEvens7125]

Second only to Nash and Amare and Ward and Dudley.

[@corvidconsumer]

​@@johnjovanovichwick4194 "I disagree with you because [Jokic isn't athletic, Murray isn't consistent, or their success is predicated on the rest of the team]" ❌❌❌ "stop the lies" ✅✅✅

[@SosaA11]

@@johnjovanovichwick4194Ydkb

[@nmanglallan]

God this Podcast is what we needed because we didnt get enough Kobe Analysis breakdown videos. Thankful for this podcast!

[@Desnond]

Pokemon evolution Alperen sengun-Domantas sabonis-Nikola Jokic

[@samantharay6098]

u can actually see it with the animations and sound effects and everything

[@buzzb251]

Pretty good.

[@ichirosuzuki2252]

Sengun is a better player than Sabonis and this will become very clear next year

[@rollingpaper-x2u]

Yeah that's accurate lmao 🤣

[@geo6337]

@@ichirosuzuki2252 maybe, he has potential, but i'd say right now sabonis is better just due to experience

[@btienterprises9306]

This is literally the first time I’ve seen basketball in this perspective and I been watching basketball my whole life and I am a real fan. Salute yall 🫡

[@rrraven369]

isn't it wonderful to have your eyes opened? it feels like magic to me lol

[@onnie9summers]

I don't even understand basketball to this level but I still enjoy this more than Stephen A talking about 'legacy' after each and every game.

[@lonnie008]

lol that man funny

[@patricksavage242]

You watch Stephen A for entertainment. You watch these guys when you wanna learn.

[@Jeremy-ot6pb]

@@patricksavage242 Your point? He literally said he enjoys this more than Stephen A so clearly he's watching this for entertainment and not SAS. Informational isn't mutually exclusive with entertainment

[@patricksavage242]

@Jeremy-ot6pb I was talking in general that people watch this to learn, and they watch Stephen A to pass time

[@YoungVino703]

High school players need to pay attention to this free knowledge 🔥🔥🙌🏾

[@TobiramaSenju212]

Fr, these kids lucky these days. Getting free basketball lessons/iq.

[@Recontramojado]

JJ is going to be the GOAT former player turned analyst.

[@feroxk.9266]

and a prime Klutch sports asskisser. You dont even understand how much this is a media driven focus to let LeBron shine as much as possible to "surpass" MJ. JJ done great on his own podcast, this is embarrassing and nowhere near a neutral media. It is a paid show to cast a narrative on behalf of Klutch.

[@KeazyKE]

Yall really becoming my favorite sports show in 2eps is crazy 😂🐐

[@rangergaming8316]

Generational podcast 🔥

[@Riggpoppa]

This podcast with the analysis paired with the clips and the definitions.... chef's kiss 👨‍🍳😘

[@ramilponce7317]

Hope with whiteboard too

[@rangergaming8316]

Facts!

[@rangergaming8316]

​@@ramilponce7317 or maybe hire a guy to make animations to show that while JJ is explaining.

[@Riggpoppa]

@@rangergaming8316 that's what I was thinking. Do it in post.

[@Outright_Mike]

I just loooove this podcast 💯 It actually helps me better understand the plays, the players decision making skills, etc. This is way better than having to hear pundits argue about who is better than whom, what this player from 1976 would have done in today's NBA, silly debates and narrative pushing.

[@agoodauthority]

this type of stuff being produced now is so insanely good. for us basketball junkies who never played competitively, I mean wow ... thanks guys for taking us into this world. go knicks :)

[@weneeda5th]

The inverted pick x roll is wild with a big like Joel, Joker, Kat, Wemby etc. with a shooter

[@johnpepito6514]

Absolutely love this I know Lebrun is a tall guy but the amount of legroom he's giving JJ is 0 lmaooo

[@LolRoboShotU]

The way basketball is played now is how we’ve played it on 2K for years.

[@TobiramaSenju212]

lol crazy but very true

[@feroxk.9266]

and it's horrible to watch.

[@dsmithy3638]

These few episodes might be the greatest baseball conversation we will ever see. Two brilliant mind’s talking about what so many love in such incredible depth and detail

[@lombardstreetbully]

The cameraman drunk too, unstable hand😂😂😂😂

[@melomunoz728]

It's done on purpose

[@Broodjemetbeleg]

​@@melomunoz728not very well done

[@lombardstreetbully]

@@melomunoz728 😂

[@lombardstreetbully]

@@Broodjemetbeleg 😂

[@nintendochop]

Thanks jj for helping us youth get these kind of pointers. Kids watch this to help improve your defense

[@Gabriel-y2o]

This podcast is on a dufferent level. It's more technical. It truly serves the name "Mind the Game".

[@grodhe2222]

the in game clips help so much, great job

[@adrianlangdon9575]

Showing clips.. or animations of plays, is SO clutch. Reminds me of when kobe did a couple of these. The video made it so important

[@digdug1577]

Love the deep dive into the film room stuff that we rarely get to see, the real game footage helps to illustrate stuff that's tough to wrap your head around. But honestly makes all this new nerd talk more meaningful, You got to teach the audience to appreciate that. And all this offered up by the dynamic duo! What a great concept thank you!

[@tinku-j4n]

Jokic is the best at doing it since he can make any type of pass, while Giannis and Embiid are mainly threats to score off this action.

[@fenrirdarkness1374]

The thing is during jokic's early years that's the case. But now, he worked hard in his offensive game that currently he could be that much of a threat scoring the ball like joel and giannis using the pnr.

[@rayneozier]

I’ve been abusing the inverted pick and roll in 2K for years 😂

[@carlosdcpcg]

To The editing Team. 👏👏👏 Bravo Adding clips of the in game Plays. 10 out 10 keep it up fellas !

[@wicked_grin2316]

Bro they rich as hell. They got the best editors in game.

[@KINGBARAKOQUA]

This guys are going to retire the old media ... I love it ...

[@rangergaming8316]

Out with the old and in with the new. New media for the win!

[@brockjensen2473]

Brons basketball IQ is absolutely unbelievable. Not only his understanding of the game but he remembers everything. When he is on the court he is literally seeing everything crystallize around him so he knows exactly what is about to happen.

[@feroxk.9266]

thats how he is able to not play defense, don't help his teammates in set plays by standing around off the action and throws everyone under the bus all time. GReat! now i know!

[@brockjensen2473]

@@feroxk.9266 thanks for telling us you don’t know ball

[@feroxk.9266]

@@brockjensen2473 i know more than enough about the rules and how to enforce them on the court than most of you blind fanboys ever will. Or how to watch beyond the pure stats and highlights.

[@brockjensen2473]

@@feroxk.9266 okay bud… if that’s what you need to tell yourself😂😂😂

[@feroxk.9266]

@@brockjensen2473 it is widely known that lebron can only play his own style. He cant play offball at all. in fact, he can't do anything but bolster his own ego. he does regularly on this new podcast too and everyone else around him sucks. thats the essence of his playstyle. But you d***riding fanboys can't see anything as usual. The insane amount of complete BS calls he and the lakers get is so insane you can't even explain how the lakers get such a huge free throw discrepancy compared to anyone else. especially over the complete season. But why am i even discussing with such a dumbed down mind. you couldnt see a travel violation right in front of you.

[@CornellD.Cavendish]

2:08 The subtitles put porzingis as "Pringus" lmao

[@tenorjosh]

Thank you for creating this podcast. Way more informative and entertaining than ESPN. They say the same shit every night

[@Fauxcault_]

I remember watching the couple of high school games of Lebron's his senior year and thinking that despite obviously being an insane athlete he was just such a great passer and teammate even at that level when he was worlds better than his teammates. He is definitely a basketball genius paired with a truly gifted athlete all wrapped up in a world class work ethic. Currently #1 in scoring and #4 in assists and he is averaging more assists/year than Chris Paul now who is #3. And this year he is shooting better from the field than his career average, his career best from 3pt range, better from the line too. That is just insane at 39.

[@gthedragon17]

This shit is too high level for me. Without the illustrations I'm lost in an Island. I'll keep listening hoping one day I'd be able to underrated and enjoy the convo.

[@LelandBWorking]

This podcast has me excited to watch full basketball games again. I haven’t watched more than a handful of full NBA games in a few years. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@sidney1234usc]

JJ will speak for 3 minutes straight while LeBron says yep yep yep lol 😅

[@randyfuller3057]

Bruh.. Bron got 4k views in 25 minutes.. Dude literally tearing the podcast scene up.. I salute you sir ✊✊✊

[@rangergaming8316]

Those are good numbers but hopefully they can increase that in the near future because more people in the basketball space should be tuning into this podcast.

[@bodaciousskies]

Nah they made this channel 11 days ago and theyr already closing in on half a million subscribers 😂😂 thats crazy

[@randyfuller3057]

@@rangergaming8316 That's true.. I can't get enough of this LeGoatcast 🐐

[@randyfuller3057]

@@bodaciousskies True, but honestly.. I thought he'd be doing even better than this considering the fact that he has 53 million Twitter followers & 160 million Instagram followers

[@rangergaming8316]

@@randyfuller3057 same here.

[@tonybustamante9942]

I love this kind of basketball talk. Thanks for helping me become a smarter fan

[@CCCoNeTiMe]

UK follower here, loving the in depth analysis which highlights the tactical and strategic part of the game. It really helps with my understanding and appreciation of the game. Cheers.

[@Rpump1337]

I am learning so much from these videos! You two stumbled on the golden goose of Basketball podcast niches that people are looking for.

[@Bobbyboyo95]

I hope they have Coaches/players come on here as guest. Rondo and Erik Spoelstra are the ones I’m waiting for

[@anasshahid224]

Mind the Game podcast is incredible! LeBron James and JJ Redick have so much insight and knowledge of the game of basketball. 👏👏👏

[@someguy36284]

"Ain't no party like a diddy party!" - LeBron James

[@kryndude]

This is the type of content I've been yearning for

[@AlexeyBeganov]

This gives me massive Thinking Basketball vibes. Just the format of two guys talking about ball, actually talking tactics with video analysis and nothing but love for the game. I'd love it for either JJ or Bron to be a guest on Thinking Basketball

[@hakim4679]

The clips help us learn. Please keep this up

[@albus6130]

This is so good man I watch these videos then go watch games and see it play out it real time. Best way to retain info is to learn it then apply it and with this content and all the great hoops on that’s easy to do. Great work!

[@saurabhsonic]

How good is this podcast with Bron and JJ!!!

[@Yungbeck]

Cheers for putting the clips in for us casuals, lol!! Good stuff !! Mind : The Game

[@danleftwich5911]

You sometimes hear players say the screen roll action is the hardest action to guard in the game. Five minutes with LeBron and J.J. and you see why. There are actions, defensive reactions, and offensive responses that are just poetry in motion. I love basketball! ❤

[@williamcarr5090]

I can’t stand Lebrons politics and what he’s done with his influence in 1000 different ways but this is the best basketball talk I’ve ever heard at any point of my life. Great for the game and good for Lebron and JJ putting this together

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

Reminds me of that clip of Tom Brady and Belichick discussing how to deal with Ed Reed

[@grahamstrouse1165]

It’s always great watching the best talk about the best. Us assholes have our GOAT debates. These guys are all about respect.

[@timc9928]

Bron’s already great at this, but once he gets some of that polish as a podcaster and media personality that JJ’s already mastered, this thing is gonna be straight 🔥🔥🔥

[@will.davlin]

Wool socks to bed = life changing sleep 🟡

[@Cjherand]

Bron would be a great coach with his experience and ball knowledge.

[@J-K-A]

I want to like this podcast more than I do. I want to learn the game better so I can enjoy watching it as much as I enjoy football. But one area it would help me with is if you could show the teams bringing the ball up court too. And watching the early movement and spots guys are running too.

[@drecoking3768]

It’s crazy I’ve been watching all 4 episodes I learned more about play calls then I did in grade school ! Great basketball knowledge!

[@travisyok3350]

You can tell Lebron is enjoying a actual basketball conversation with a advanced IQ player like JJ cus he probably don’t get to talk like this in LA 😂

[@Bijan88]

You can see how cerebral Lebron is. Pretty cool, his mind is just as strong as his physical

[@WILLIEAUSTIN2ND]

Im going to start calling these plays at the local gym. 😭😂

[@JaySmith-wi4wl]

I be feeling like I’m in basketball school listening to them

[@elirane85]

"how do you guard it or how do you stop it". That sentence is exactly what makes this show so good. Bron knows that there's a limit to tactics, unlike those old media heads that keeps talking in absolutes.

[@Kinnectfan]

This is amazingly insightful content!

[@iamkingkong101]

I’m really enjoying watching these detailed breakdowns of how things work.

[@moteknows8134]

You will learn a lot from watching this podcast. Unlike those stupid shouting debate from Stephen A. Smith, Skip Bayless, and the worst Rashard McCants who says nothing but BS!

[@robertray2714]

does the cameraman have parkinsons bruh

[@jcsplolonger]

Hoping after LeBron retires, I want to see him, if not as a coach, as a owner/coach of an NBA team

[@SC2point0]

LeBron & JJ are off to a great start with Mind of the Game, it's really interesting to watch. As the show evolves, I hope they can get players like Joker (I don't think he's ever been on a podcast lol), KD, and Steph on as guests. Maybe some coaches too.

[@dukes3815]

He’s been on MPJ’s podcast, but that’s the only one cuz that’s his teammate lol

[@Anthonydu01630]

@@dukes3815I think he was on a podcast with Doncic also, don’t remember the name but i saw it

[@benjaminpadilla4857]

Seeing this plays, now people realizing they talk and complain at teams and players but they don't know the first thing at how basketball offense or defense works . What they only know is the ball going in .

[@mbabuskov]

One thing I like about basketball, it's a game for all levels of viewers. I don't look at the game now like I did 10 years ago when I was a kid, but I still enjoy it the same, just for slightly different reasons. It great to have a channel like this one that can help more fans level up their understanding of the game.

[@russellstevens9927]

Reddick finally got what he always wanted. To be able to show the world how smart he is/was as a basketball player by going over the X's and O's. 😂😂😂

[@optimusprimo9597]

Gotta love this breakdown of the game, great detail brings me back to d1 days

[@PeaceFan1]

The JOKER at the end of his Career will be TOP 10 of ALL Time!!! There are ZERO Holes in his Game..There isn't ANYTHING he can't DO!!! xoxoxo ..I have NEVER Seen a BIG like Joker who Passes like THAT..UNFREAKINGBelieveable!!!

[@KocaMetallec]

The way Lebron pronouncing Jokić 9.7/10

[@hermanmelville3871]

JJ moves off the ball so well. Explains the longevity of his career.

[@Grommok]

Awesome conversation.

[@kwenorteyadela618]

High level stuff with the videos man. Your voices are too guys❤

[@drbwhit]

This podcast is so fucking awesome

[@Angelo-bb8tk]

Bron’s memory is insane

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Thank you so much for this great video. 👍

[@Li_Yifei]

JJ is a big fan of jokic. Cant wait for the nuggets vs lakers match up

[@No_Yeet]

2 basketball minds combined every detail

[@MoonisHavn]

So good. well done to everyone involved.

[@francoisdavenne4264]

Best podcast, period. all about real basketball, thanks for bringing that.

[@pragadeeshkannan4938]

They just decided to come up with the best podcast by miles. And it really opens your eyes how much talented the top players are really nowadays.

[@robertjackson2878]

Varajao getting a screen named after him is hilarious considering my friends and I in highschool used to joke about Varajao being the most expensive Screener in the NBA.

[@CARLOSCARLITOS-y1x]

Omg. So much riding! Green and jj have good stamina 🐎

[@oc3891]

These 2 episodes have single handedly been better learning instruments to the everyday casual compared to anything ESPN has shown the last 20 years

[@FloresMervin]

Love the hand held shots. Keep it up!

[@dereckallen1856]

Yalk can create an entire NETWORK with this type of content and other podcasts

[@dellx3900]

I love listening to basketball players who have amazing IQ and love for the game like i learn so much from these videos it makes me look at the game differently when im on the court

[@jakesnake6842]

They were fr just having a convo loved it

[@NickScott86]

I'd be interested to hear JJ and LeBron's take on "positionless basketball" especially since I've seen LeBron play all 5 positions. Do we need to stop thinking of players as guards, wings, and centers or is there still value in defining roles like that?

[@CulEdz]

If you listen to the whole podcast, they talk about how the casuals (is. all of us) think it’s as easy as 1-5. You don’t expect JJ to defend a 1 when he’s been used to defending 2 all his career. It’s positionless when it’s on offense but if you think an SG can slide easily into defending a PG or a PF can easily defend a C, then you don’t know much about basketball.

[@Castigar48]

Watching this one the 30th of april...how sweet it is