The NBA Finals | LeBron James and JJ Redick

[@SUPERDARIUS007]

As someone said in the comments before, this is the longest coaching interview of all time 😂

[@leonardo_mrll]

in 8 episodes of the mind the game pod JJ has gone from coaching his little Kids to coaching the Lakers💀

[@johnjovanovichwick4194]

Any proof that’s what this is?

[@Fastbeeezy]

The amount of hate bron gets is sad.

[@OBM615]

@@yodrewchill Bron didn’t ask for Brown, Blatt, Vogel, Spo, nor Lue… though he respected Lue. What casual told you this narrative about him getting coaches he wants?

[@Footagepro363]

He got the job 🤣😆😭

[@FitOneswithVarun]

Doing timestamps until Lebron wins his 5th ring 0:00 - Introduction and Setup 0:21 - Episode Introduction and Topic Overview 0:49 - Brief Discussion of Finals Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics 1:06 - Explanation of Boston's V2 or Horns 2 Play 1:24 - Personal Experience with V2 Horns 2 1:39 - Boston's V2 Play Breakdown with Derek White and Jason Tatum 2:06 - Importance of Jason Tatum as a Screener 2:32 - Detailed Breakdown of V2 Actions with Drew Holiday, Jaylen Brown, and Jason Tatum 3:00 - Benefits of Rip Screen into Slip Play 3:18 - V2 with Dribble Handoff and Flare Screen Examples 3:57 - Explanation of Horns Twist Play 4:30 - Discussion on Dallas Mavericks' Pick and Roll Coverage Against Luka Doncic 5:16 - Introduction of the Episode with LeBron James and JJ Redick 5:30 - NBA Finals Preview with LeBron James 5:49 - Discussion of Minnesota Timberwolves and Their Playoff Performance 6:29 - LeBron's First Deep Playoff Run at Age 22 7:21 - LeBron's Experience and Mentality During His First NBA Finals 8:08 - The Importance of Information and Experience in the Finals 9:12 - Comparing Underdog vs. Favorite Mentality in the Finals 10:04 - The Pressure and Expectation on the Boston Celtics 10:56 - Importance of Winning the Margins in NBA Finals Games 12:02 - Fouling Up Three Discussion 12:26 - Key Moments in Games and Series: Minnesota vs. Dallas 13:02 - Impact of Foul Trouble on Minnesota's Performance 13:31 - Role of Payton Pritchard for the Boston Celtics 14:10 - Difficulties of Winning NBA Finals Games 15:19 - LeBron's Memorable Playoff Moments and Reflections 16:05 - Analyzing Key Plays and Decisions in Finals Games 17:06 - Joe Mazzulla's Coaching Decisions 17:52 - Celtics' Strengths: Ball Movement and Passing 18:46 - Importance of ISO Players: Tatum and Brown 19:21 - Celtics' Offensive Spacing and Rotation Creation 20:28 - Breakdown of Celtics' Horns 2 Play and Variations 22:00 - Use of Jason Tatum as a Screener in Horns 2 22:52 - Adjusting Defensive Strategies Against Celtics' Horns 2 24:08 - Key Defensive Adjustments for Opponents 25:01 - Personnel Matchups in Finals: Dallas vs. Boston 26:06 - Challenges of Guarding Celtics' Horns 2 Action 27:02 - Strong Side Dunker Spot Strategy 28:10 - Defensive Decisions and Comparisons with Denver Nuggets 29:06 - Importance of Point of Attack Defense and Rotation 30:00 - Analysis of Porzingis in Pick and Roll Situations 31:00 - Strategies for Defending Against Pick and Roll with Porzingis 32:01 - Value of Maxi Kleber for Dallas Mavericks' Defense 33:00 - Comparisons with OKC Series and Defensive Adjustments 34:10 - Challenges of Defending Celtics' Spacing and Shooting 35:07 - Key Plays and Adjustments by Minnesota Timberwolves 36:06 - Importance of Effective Offensive Spacing 37:13 - Defensive Adjustments and Help Strategies 38:00 - Dallas Mavericks' Over-Help Strategy Against Isolation 39:00 - Effective Defensive Rotations and Closeouts 40:01 - LeBron's Thoughts on Kyrie Irving as an X-Factor 41:01 - Importance of Effective Help Defense and Rotation 42:01 - Strategies for Defending Luka Doncic in Pick and Roll 43:00 - Most Effective Defensive Coverages Against Luka Doncic 44:26 - Blitzing as a Defensive Strategy Against Luka Doncic 45:00 - Consistency of Defensive Strategies Against Luka Doncic 46:00 - Comparing Defensive Strategies with Similar Players 47:00 - Importance of Decision Making in Blitzing 48:00 - Adjustments and Switch to Blitz Strategy 49:00 - Comparing Defensive Strategies Against Star Players 50:00 - Discussion on Fouling Up Six Points 51:06 - Joe Mazzulla's Coaching Decisions and Innovations 52:01 - Final Thoughts on Defensive Strategies 53:00 - Creating Effective Three-Point Opportunities Against Blitz 54:00 - Importance of Generating Three-Point Shots 55:09 - LeBron's Praise for Kyrie Irving's Talent and Impact 57:03 - Analysis of Kyrie Irving's Game and Impact 59:02 - JJ Redick's Praise for Kyrie Irving

[@Breadslav]

You’re the mvp

[@norrisessel5496]

Thank you

[@raylewis6399]

Thank you for this

[@ChaseRiver2]

You're gonna be writing time stamps forever, that bum is done

[@tlove1996]

Great

[@Ryan82711]

Can’t believe I never realised the whole time this podcast was a head coaching audition for JJ

[@matt.thecameraguy]

Chill😂😂😂

[@testing52009]

bro filmed himself yapping and drawing on a white board lol, was pretty obvious

[@Robinson7RR7]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dreadswing3025]

It’s crazy I thought that at beginning. 1st episode they were talking coaching 😂😂 JJ smart fr

[@DoctorWallow]

if he doesn't get the job , take bron meat out your mind gang

[@XennialGamer]

JJ, next coach of Lakers, to Lebron: "I remember your first finals run, that was my rookie season..."

[@mr.joshua6818]

😂

[@Dimework]

Insanity when you think about it

[@ddp5406]

It looked crazy seein Luke Walton and Darvin Ham as his coach The goat just keeps goin

[@channeltr3y936]

Jj red duck would fold under pressure he always did annd always will

[@AlexHands-vz9sq]

Was a bum

[@joshuacabanero3513]

Both JJ and Bron are out here imparting Basketball knowledge to regular people(Casuals) because we are losing the essence of what the sport truly is, yet the people here in comment section are hating because "This is a HC job interview for JJ" or "They made this to keep LeBron relevant" or "JJ is glazing LeBron for the HC job", etc. Like WTF? Grow up people. This is why the likes of Stephen A. or Skip Bayless are popular because you people would rather watch them on National TV shouting and creating false narratives than educational podcast like this.

[@DirtyDan21300]

The first couple comments were funny then it just turned into spamming the same 3 jokes🤦🏾‍♂️

[@kedogbzkid]

Fasts

[@terrorazeing]

In short, most people would prefer drama over substance or actual knowledge. Pretty apparent who are just in this thing casually vs who are in this thing because of passion.

[@a.k.446]

Well said!

[@a.k.446]

​@terrorazeing Facts Casuals and haters that love drama

[@U2vl9v0]

"I remember your first finals, my rookie year" I don't think y'all understand how crazy this is. JJ had a 15-year NBA career, 3 years as an analyst/commentator, and now he is on his 3rd career path as a HC for the guy who had his first finals appearance when JJ was a ROOKIE

[@wendellwhite5369]

And they are the same age. They’ve known each other since the AAU circuit.

[@GreedyBoyBordeaux]

they have the same age !!

[@oldthug2309]

pretty wild but time is relative and a construct

[@tdubasdfg]

I love how the first 5-10 minutes of these pods are just JJ flexing on Darvin Ham's dry erase board skills 😂😂😂😂

[@ITSFEDR]

JJ really just having a job interview for the ninth time😭

[@OnewYork]

y'all ALWAYS speculating .. stop creating FALSE narratives

[@E4MB]

@@OnewYorkcry

[@vancityyoutube9581]

@@OnewYorkcry harder it’s da truth

[@MarionWashington]

The podcast is good y’all hate on anything

[@traymoney557]

@@OnewYorkthey already said he’s the #1 option right now

[@hkhk5241]

This series is honestly the best nba related video right now

[@Takeo4906]

"I'm 22, it's only my fourth season..." is insane tbh

[@jamesjustice21]

Whose here after JJ was announced as Lakers coach?

[@noob.168]

who is

[@DavePoplowski]

JJ you got the job already, you don't need the whiteboard anymore. You got the job my man , ease up.

[@remyybuxaplentyyy]

he’s been doing that every episode

[@instaves]

@@remyybuxaplentyyy thats his point... he can stop doing it

[@YeaAiite]

😂😂😂😂

[@3self]

@@instaves that’s part of the show tho , why would he stop

[@ThatGuyGloomy]

@@3selfthey are trying to be funny. Some of us actually watch jj’s opening explanations. They are dope

[@CrashmoreSC]

Bron being 22 in 07 is insane. Making it to the Finals as the best guy on the team at 22 is nuts man.

[@vojislavmaksovic1833]

nah, better rip him for losing to 3 HOF players and HOF coach and great role-players with far inferior team

[@AK2372]

That was actually the biggest achievement of his career cause he was playing with some straight up bums.

[@R1or1ot]

@@AK2372 wasn't 3-1? LMAO

[@futurehofer1564]

@@R1or1ot Warriors had injuries

[@cvgodd1432]

How about JT taking Lebron to 7 games at 19!!! Don’t tell me Celtics was a good team too, best player was Horford lol. JT resume is kind of crazy if people stop hating for 10’mins and really look how much he’s won by 26 years old! 😮😮 he got a ring before most superstars and has a real chance to go back 2 back or even 3 peat

[@basketballgod2791]

I can see JJ Reddick being a great coach, especially listening to how he sees the floor. The fact that both him and LeBron said that the Lakers need depth just makes me very excited for the upcoming season.

[@coffeytv]

Im not even a Lakers fan and Im excited

[@mr.joshua6818]

They've NEEDED depth. Where was LeBron over the last few seasons when they traded away assets for nothing in return?

[@Amphibiousmage]

Great coach with no coaching experience…I love JJ but I’m not getting my hopes up

[@alexlewis5068]

​@mr.joshua6818 what assets have you given up that haven't been worth it so far? Maybe kcp but that's only because ownership refused to resign caruso.

[@mr.joshua6818]

@@alexlewis5068 you guys didn't want Randle back and all those picks spend on Russell? They had to settle for bringing D'Angelo back lol

[@EnzoHortaleza]

14:59 LeBron was actually talking about 2018 Finals (infamous JR Smith game) when he drew a charge in crunch time but then later became a block so KD got 2 shots. i remember the announcer calling it a franchise-altering call.

[@chethomas2441]

So glad they started this pod man. Teaching a lot of people about ball

[@castlewhite1577]

Cringe

[@mainitcaldo]

@@castlewhite1577negativity

[@cdeleon3494]

​@@castlewhite1577maybe for you lmao... Let him be 😂

[@a.k.446]

But you're here. ​@@castlewhite1577

[@OnewYork]

@chethomas 👍 all the people who appreciate "this podcast" for THAT reason .. AGREE with your statement ..

[@jaylajones6292]

The way JJ was cheesing at the beginning after Bron said, “fantastic!” 😂😂😂😂

[@MrSquaky]

I've never seen comments age better than this 😆😆😆

[@d-p_]

Thank you so, so much for changing the over-the-shoulder angle with the whiteboard as JJ draws each action - it is so much easier to see! 🙏

[@ramelnotramel]

3:30 “this could be Jaxson Hayes” JJ already thinking about coaching the Lakers 😂

[@EstaMorenikeji]

He played with Jaxson in New Orleans.

[@LWClefty]

Jaxson hayes is nice he could of had a way bigger role

[@SamDavisson]

He played with Jax.. but he will use Jax the rite way and get way more use out of Jax as a vertical threat / roller coaching the Lakers

[@JacksonsRock]

Except Hayes sucks tho

[@rommelespanola4366]

Speculation 😅

[@cheetah219]

The pod worked, congrats jj. The most public interview process ever

[@MichelBouman]

00:00 - Introduction to the episode of “Mind the Game” with LeBron James and JJ Redick. 00:33 - Preview of the NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics. 01:01 - Discussion on the ‘horns 2’ or ‘V2’ basketball play. 01:39 - Analysis of different options out of the ‘horns 2’ or ‘V2’ setup. 02:25 - The importance of creating mismatches and actions in basketball plays. 05:30 - LeBron James joins the conversation to talk about the NBA Finals. 06:09 - Comparison between LeBron James and Anthony Edwards’ playoff experiences. 07:00 - LeBron’s reflections on his first deep playoff run at 22 years old. 09:00 - Discussion on the different feelings when entering the finals as an underdog versus the favorite. 12:46 - Analysis of the last minutes of NBA quarters and their impact on the game. 17:01 - Commentary on defensive strategies in basketball. 21:15 - Breakdown of the Boston Celtics’ offensive strategies. 38:01 - Discussion on defensive shifts against isolation plays. 48:00 - Strategies for defending against star players like Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving. 58:07 - Insights on Kyrie Irving’s unique playing style and abilities.

[@davidpeters3857]

🙏 fella

[@212keith]

Where would we be without you🥹

[@IgnatiusOfLoyola201]

thank you im tired of JJ yapping in the beginning like bro i’m here for Lebron😂😂

[@gothamreckoning]

Life saver

[@shobowale101]

MVP MVP MVP

[@cheflev9884]

JJ brings bball white board to interview with the lakers. Starts playing tic tac toe. Palinka and Buss- “wow he really knows his Xs and Os” JJ- “my closet is full of Armani suits” Palinka- You are the next Pat Riley!

[@mr.joshua6818]

AND all the commentators on ESPN 😂. All you need is a white board and a nice suit.

[@gaberox1]

😂😂😅😅

[@marcioafonso5122]

Palinka??

[@jaysonalgorri]

😂😂😂😂

[@Nawalta]

@@mr.joshua6818And 15 years of experience as a player who had to rely on his IQ to keep his job

[@jackrauch2763]

I think Bron meant 2018 when he was talking about the over turned charge call wrong clip

[@talestomazalves8089]

😂😂 yeah I don't think a overturned call down 20 with 8 mins left was gonna change the result of the shown game

[@alexbostic6529]

WORST CALL IN NBA FINALS HISTORY!!!!!

[@ryankayombya7576]

They reviewed it only to see if hes is was in the restricted area. He wasn't! And they went back and overturned it to a block. They shouldn't have been able to go back and change the call. Same way they couldn't call a foul on Kyrie before McDaniels tipped the ball out of bounds in Game 2 of the WCF.

[@LukeBenshoff]

was looking for this comment. very surprised the editors showed the wrong clip lol

[@kingte24]

Right. He was referring to the 51 point game

[@icrashout]

I'm so happy to see Kyrie being respected for his basketball skills cause he's been through a lot

[@theperceptionistmusiccolle3954]

Same 💯

[@xozneenzox8485]

JJ bron this episode needs 1 more hour! Great job as always!

[@faubourglincoln]

I think SAS makes a better job analyzing basketball that these two together.

[@Sweetbuckaroo]

I guess episode 10 ain’t dropping

[@DumJake]

i feel like JJ is asking questions for himself so Bron can analyze JJ as a coach

[@OnewYork]

we feel like ur username fitsU perfectly 😂🤣

[@Leozinffr]

@@OnewYork😂

[@jamesonedwardsii4943]

And if JJ fails he’ll fall just like Nash and Fitz and plenty others. JJ or any head coach is winning another ring with Bron

[@mrfen1]

Thank you for a sensible discussion on the finals, such a great insight, and no one was shouting 😂

[@felipeb.9321]

it's a miracle. no rant! 😂

[@anasshahid224]

Mind the Game is my newest favorite podcast! LeBron and JJ have been killing it! 🎧😊

[@AlexHands-vz9sq]

Killing what 😮 cause numbers don't lie. Got the worst podcast out

[@MaxBayuk]

@@AlexHands-vz9sqnumbers absolutely lie lol. you think popularity equates to quality? check the music charts…

[@AlexHands-vz9sq]

@MaxBayuk then check the charts. LeBron not really top5 player so numbers do lie

[@MaxBayuk]

@@AlexHands-vz9sq lol that’s exactly my point. numbers do lie and you said numbers don’t lie

[@a.k.446]

​their numbers are competitive/in comparison to podcasts that have been around for years, and they're only a couple months in. You're in that count. I'm sure they appreciate the support.

[@malcolmwayne8457]

Now we officially know this was a Coach's Interview the whole time, Well Played JJ/LeBron 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😂😂😂💯💯💯

[@HCaulfield115]

Best interview process ever lol

[@Eddie0102]

I hope we get a few special edition episodes of this pod during the Olympics with Steph, KD, Ant etc. would be such a cool opportunity

[@aprillane1888]

I would LOVE to see that!

[@togzus]

The audition is not for Bron's sake but for the public to respect JJ's credibility.

[@awhyteja]

Bingo! Chess the entire time. Brilliant. Especially in the area Darvin Ham was an abject failure. Even the timing of when the pod started..crazy chess by these two.

[@smokyx]

could not wait for another ep. thank you guys!

[@dashboy236]

Been watching the finals replays on the NBA app bron game 1 2018 finals was his peak

[@thefrange7973]

Thanks to Jr. smith

[@snozbaries7652]

Nah 2016 was imo I'm in Cleveland and he and Kyrie got us a chip. Best day in Cleveland sports history! And the parade party was off the chain

[@snozbaries7652]

@@thefrange7973 He probably still doesn't own a shirt lol

[@Fastbeeezy]

@@snozbaries76522017 he averaged a triple double in the finals…..the only player to average a triple double in the nba finals….30+ point

[@jermo1213]

And got swept.

[@NinthWeilder]

Never thought i would be watchin this for 1 hour like watchin Netflix episodes. This is good sh*t.

[@ben11723]

JJ are you joining the Lakers?

[@nachooooo7019]

Yes I am.

[@GIMMETHELOOTNOW]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@orlandocardona3410]

Me too

[@koolaider]

Hi Ben, this is JJ reddick. Yes I am joining

[@bryanhann4774]

leGM

[@Fluff23145]

We miss you on the court James... I've been watching you for 19 years and I'm only 30 lol

[@1994prophecy]

Bro this has to be the realest comment I've seen in a while lmao

[@kijani976]

30!? DAYUMN

[@cdeleon3494]

Yeah me too. Now 30 and been watching NBA since 2010... That's 14 years lmao and bron still going...

[@kleatise52]

@@kijani97630 is not old whatsoever it’s not even the start of your real life lol

[@JaylinSimpson-qk5kd]

Same lol

[@Micah-Woods]

This really helped me understand why the weak side help wouldn't help on those drives! This also helped with understanding rotation blunders that happens 😂

[@dfrnt_hues]

0:04 Bron’s acting skills keep getting better! 😂😂😂😂

[@patrykpe9679]

Cant afford losing Redick's podcast and analysis just for him to be Lakers coach. Go ahead in 5 years from now when yall get bored of your takes.

[@chillax9184]

It’s too soon in my opinion as well. He will have a hard time adjusting due to him not going through being an assistant coach first

[@ejp507]

@@chillax9184rondo hasn’t been an assistant, or CP, but they can easily become a HC off the rip. JJ Obviously know ball, him being a former player who played in this current era could probably help more than people could imagine.

[@chillax9184]

@@ejp507 bro those are what ifs. I know CP and Rondo are good players but have we seen an actual result? I’m not hating here I’m just being real

[@OnewYork]

​@@chillax9184 👎 you're NOT being "real" .. you're just REAL-ly guessing 😂

[@Christo_Trismegistus]

Those 2 are hall of fame point guards and had facets of the game they excelled at. JJ was a role player that was good at shooting threes on 1 finals team and every other team he played on but don't talk out JJ like he had a hall of fame career.

[@gavinjordan2157]

I'd love to see MJ Bron and JJ talk basketball on one of these episodes

[@richardlatu8671]

Loving the gems droped on here 👌🏾

[@itsMalik23]

It’s crazy that this is the last episode ever for this podcast 😔

[@elalexsantos3150]

the podcast after they go 3-22 gonna go crazy 🔥🔥🔥

[@QueenJay_91]

So lame if you even believe this damn lie all already hating

[@martophrenia]

@@QueenJay_91 I mean it's still a funny joke

[@hammurabii.3173]

Fuck ... this is going to happen right? Mid season firing because of bad performance and the podcast gets cancelled. FUCK.

[@romeobodeodo]

Another great conversation. A great pairing in discussing the game.

[@tluvsbeauty1]

Lebron saying the Celtics “don’t get enough credit for their ball movement” was MUSIC in my ears. Thank god it’s finally being said, bc everyone been talking like we don’t know how to do this lol. (Yes, we have too many lulls. BUT, ppl have been calling us Cs fans crazy when we’ve been trying to tell everyone that we ARE GOOD AT THIS, TOO, trust us!!!!! Lol)

[@AlexHands-vz9sq]

He didn't say nuggets don't get enough credit 🙄 why cause he's a hater that got swept

[@вернат]

You play with them?

[@kuyab9122]

@@AlexHands-vz9sq And why the heck would he bring it up out of nowhere on a talk centered around the finalists?

[@AlexHands-vz9sq]

@kuyab9122 cause he's petty 🤣 like that all was Want attention. Like when he got swept he said I'm gonna retire

[@AlexHands-vz9sq]

@kuyab9122 like when the football team won LeBron said Lakers should be in the parade too. Why cause they got swept

[@Maxjuliann]

I wish they were in studio together the podcast version makes me think of Covid days 😂

[@perotal]

Not living on the same coast makes it harder I guess

[@OnewYork]

none of their podcast are in the same location ..

[@OnewYork]

you're receiving a FREE viewing of their podcast .. stop crying

[@felipeb.9321]

@@OnewYork so you missed episodes 1 thru 6... WTF??

[@Maxjuliann]

@@felipeb.9321 exaclty dude just talking

[@bernice9155]

Great timing!

[@gregduncan_]

Best hoop pod out there!

[@AlexHands-vz9sq]

Best nothing. You must have feelings for one of them

[@caseykohn7874]

Letsss goooooo !!!! The greatest pod on the net!!!!!

[@timothy72688]

These two are possibly the best basketball podcast to date the knowledge is amazing

[@ChildishGambino32]

This 9 Episode Podcast was the Lakers interview 😂

[@smokyx]

49:39 That JJ's smile everytime LeBron directly point a question at him everytime lmao.. i love this duo!

[@CinematicSedarius]

I kinda wish Michael Jordan would talk about the game a little bit more like this. His perspective would be appreciated as well 👌🏿

[@LawrenceAugust_]

You should look up "Michael Jordan - Masterclass: Basketball Fundamentals" here on KZbin... it's not Xs and Os team strategy stuff, but it's pretty damn cool to hear him break down fundamentals.

[@ye87]

His game spoke for itself

[@CinematicSedarius]

@@ye87 true 👌🏿

[@rovy1303]

@@ye87glazing

[@rickyturley]

seriously im really starting to dig this show i just love how they breakdown the game name of the plays and everything pretty cool i've learned so much about the game of basketball watching these two professionals talk very high basketball IQ's

[@rubenorejafernandez4706]

People tend to hate the Boston Celtics a lot but the reality is that they are an incredible team.

[@JudahiamKng]

All them Xs & Os not gonna stop Luka from pulling up from Half court with the Luka magic..🪄

[@KH-no7ph]

Oh for sure, everyone's worried about the career .347 3pt% guy pulling up from half court. Man, that's the worst part of Luka's game. He wreaks havoc when he gets into the paint. Opponents WANT him shooting 3's. Everyone who jacks up as many 3's as Luka gets hot once in a while, but watch the game and not the highlights.

[@hecticbjorn]

Is 35% bad?​@@KH-no7ph

[@pistonsfansadly1996]

Appreciate the upload 🔥🙏🏼

[@FernandoGarcia-rl6gj]

Come on over to Dallas Bron after luka & Kyrie win this championship & join the Mavs 💯🏆

[@amberbailey8241]

umm as a mavs fan, no thanks.

[@BTCBlizzy]

1. They’re going to lose. 2. Nobody wants to live in Dallas.

[@OnewYork]

​@@amberbailey8241 not to worry .. Mavs has NEVER been a destination for any player to choose 😂

[@Luke-ul3xf]

@@amberbailey8241 on a good deal, Lebron would be extremely ideal.

[@tyreck9835]

Not if then win, had they lost earlier and drafted Bronny, I think it would’ve been possible

[@kenztalks9420]

The next mind the game pod is gonna he hilarious man lol

[@davidstumpfl5889]

JJ clearly didn’t expect LeBron to get that question right about Luka and the blitz. Just goes to show that James has possibly the best basketball IQ

[@HCaulfield115]

JJ with Pat Riley’s 80s hair style lol

[@R1or1ot]

just need the suits next LMAO

[@HCaulfield115]

@@R1or1ot lolz true that

[@drsapnis]

this is best basketball content ever. pure basketball learning from the best

[@MarcusTheJR]

"Were Playing Basketball, We Love That Basketball, Basketball Is My Favorite Sport, I Like The Way It Dribbles Up And Down The Court" - Kurtis Blow

[@benisonwong7706]

This podcast is a GEM.. keep up the good work!!

[@beasy3495]

Man go ahead & hire JJ... Him & Lebron chem is worth a try at this point

[@Dundotti]

👀

[@rogerchuwk]

the last 20 minutes is gold, great stuffs as usual

[@tluvsbeauty1]

I love seeing my JoeMazz getting his flowers🥹🥹🥹

[@kieranmccabe2729]

enjoyed listening thanks guys

[@brcn3217]

I know they don't respond to comments, but I would like to see they talking about how you guard a shooter who is on a slump. Do you take advantage and help a little more off him or stay close like he's gonna make the shot regardless? not leaving room for him to get out of the slump

[@worldwide.88]

Finally an episode that’s an hour long 😂🔥🔥

[@tweakedshot]

Bron slipped in calling gobert "gerber" (baby food) sent me 😂😂😂

[@shav17]

RIP to the podcast, had a great time watching and listening. Thanks JJ Redick.

[@onlywopp]

Getting spicy boyz

[@imsosick75]

Man that hour just flies by. Wish it was longer

[@bigalpaca1708]

reports came out yesterday that Lakers are “zeroing in” on JJ for the Head Coaching position. seems like the job is just about his, & if so, I’ve enjoyed this podcast as we know it while it lasted

[@SpitzerT]

These episodes are awesome!

[@HernanC19]

The depth of the Dallas bench to be able to offer different types of defense and offense will be key on the series, they can try to burn out the starters of boston as they dont have that much rotation as Dallas. And the bench points will make the difference if dallas can get more points on the times there is a rotation, and I think luka would need to be smart and look to target someone for foul trouble, dont know if JT or JB depends on who is his main defender.

[@TheCLOCO2]

Hell nah😂

[@felipeb.9321]

so... not a coach, and no bball smarts. GOT IT !!!

[@caseykohn7874]

Stephan A. And about 95% of the nba media have dumbed down this sport to the point of damn near ruining the sport to the average/casual fan… but fans like me who played and coached the sport, there is so much to this sport that like these two guys say, you can talk about it all day long!!! It’s literally a chess match from matchups, to lineups, to when to switch or not to switch or to double team or to play zone… to press, or not press… its so beautiful to hear real basketball talk and you can truly learn about the game!!! Not just assumptions or opinions!!

[@RITAS1964]

Sounds like Bron is dropping little nuggets for Kidd and Kyrie on how to defeat Celtics.

[@SuccessGamingChannel]

that 50 cent reference at the end is GOLD. Loved this episode!

[@mitchellrasheed]

LeGM with the 9 part coaching interview.

[@irvinsanforduy2984]

Everytime Lebron would say "yup", "correct" it surely felt like JJ has passed his head coach interview test 😂🤣

[@carontorliak2760]

I don't know if people feel the same way I do...but I feel scammed by this podcast. I never listen to podcasts on a regular basis but I did this one as it was legendary. To actually think the funny joke that these episodes being JJ's interview for the coaching job was actually TRUE makes me feel like the intention of this podcast was fake. I was hoping to continue to see JJ talk to other coaches and legendary players about the X's and O's of basketball, and for this to be a way for us to learn through one of the greatest minds of the game...but now I feel dirty. Screw JJ and screw Lebron for this shady ass show.

[@dianewentz9400]

Love this podcast. Thank you! Also, J.J. thanks for asking the question about Kyrie. I've been wondering how LBJ felt about Kyrie's growth.

[@S.U.Champ236]

@ 44:50 What was that? Bron funny asl 😂

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

This was the greatest coaching interview podcast I've ever seen. This dude went straight for the juggler. And for people to say that LeBron is nots calculated, wake up. Everything he does is for a reason.

[@Bars11_]

The more you listen at this podcast the more you see coaches have been playing tough chess matches with their opponent.

[@artimp152]

In chess pieces are always executing the same way. Sports coaching is much harder with performance variables and changing matchups.

[@Edwin-zk1en]

Unless you consider each play a mini chess match…

[@KiiroJiro]

So awesome to see Lebron talk about Kyrie. They played together in the similar manner so to have him know what its like to be Luka at the moment. This Finals is gonna be great!

[@Allenblack6556]

What are the odds this script comes to fruition: JJ Reddick gets hired by the Laker’s. JJ works with Pelinka in off season to acquire players that can stretch the floor and defend. JJ injects his own variation of “Mazulla Ball” into their offense. Still centered around Lebron/AD, they battle through the west on a collision course towards Boston trying to repeat. Historic chess match between two greatest franchises. NBA ratings go through the roof. Wishful thinking ik, but still in the range of outcomes 😂

[@khristionlouvatin6874]

What about lebron James son

[@iQueue211]

You never know, Kerr did it. Nick Nurse did it. Udoka almost did it. First year championship head coach!

[@marcSGordon]

I like how the podcast breaks it down so many of the other shows are just opinions and a lot of times you know the host doesn’t really know exactly the ins and outs of the game. This is a great way of educating people and whether JJ gets coaching the Lakers is going to get a coaching job with some team and he’s gonna do great.

[@TC_Prof]

Coach JJ woot woot! 😊😊😊

[@kukucal.6337]

Bron memory is perfect he can tell you so many plays exactly how they happened not just from his career true student-professor of the game

[@HoopBocchi]

The scriptwriters cooked with this NBA finals for sure

[@BTCBlizzy]

You sound like you ate carpet as a kid.

[@tim.noonan]

@@BTCBlizzymore like lead paint

[@marquesekj]

U probably think the wwe is real 😂​@@BTCBlizzy

[@marquesekj]

​@@tim.noonanit's entertaining no doubt but to still believe these sports are "pure" is beyond naive

[@itsgl00my88]

​@@marquesekjbro you literally can't rig a ball to go into a fucking basket lmao you probably think the earth is flat 😂

[@clintonkoester2702]

Im not even a huge LeBron fan but this dude might be the greatest athlete to ever do it.6'9 260 lbs 20 years in the league 4 chips.He probably would have been an all pro football player if he chose to be!!

[@Arthur-ew5en]

He’s definitely the greatest athlete idc if you don’t like his ball skills athletically who the f is close to him

[@Mist_R]

YT should implement an IQ threshold in the comment section. I just lost 12 braincells reading these comments.

[@That1tree05]

Fr watching all the people call the pod an interview is actually rotting my brain

[@felipeb.9321]

@@That1tree05 it's kind of a running joke at this point ... half of them aren't really serious comments though the speculation might actually be real.

[@yungBandooo]

bron hit the 50 cent meme at the end lmaoooo

[@kaifiroshid9846]

Need timestamps man