It’s time for LeBron James to run it back — and that extends far beyond the athletic field. This time around, Mind the Game is back with a new host: NBA legend Steve Nash — and for the first time, it’s an official passion project for nobody. It doesn’t end there, though—LeBron is now locked into a monumental bargain with a $2.4 trillion corporate giant. This isn’t just a podcast, Amazon is backing the show. This has become a full-blown media empire move.

On basketball nerds’ happiest day ever, LeBron first launched Mind the Game in 2024 alongside JJ Redick. Not just talking hoops, they were breaking down hoops like film room sessions and giving the fan an all-access pass as to how elite players see and approach the game. Just when things were getting rolling, Redick was approached by the Lakers to be their new head coach and the show had paved itself to take an unexpected break.

Fast forward to 2025 and LeBron is ready to come back and pick up exactly where he left off, now bringing in a two-time MVP and arguably the best basketball mind to ever play in the NBA with him. As the new co-host, Steve Nash is stepping in, and if you thought the breakdowns were elite before just wait. It’s about to be next-level basketball storytelling.

But this isn’t just a podcast comeback. It’s a full-scale takeover. Enter Amazon, the $2.4 trillion tech giant that’s making serious moves in sports media. Through its podcasting arm, Wondery, Amazon is now the official distributor of Mind the Game. That means LeBron and Nash’s deep dives into basketball strategy will be available on Prime Video, Amazon Music, Fire TV Channels, and even Echo devices.

Don’t worry, the show won’t go behind some premium paywall where you won’t be able to stream it on YouTube or other podcast platforms. Make no mistake, though, that this is a power move on Amazon’s part. Apart from hosting that podcast, they’re in charge of ad sales, publishing back catalog material, and are responsible for reaching millions of people around the world.

LeBron and Nash: A basketball brainstorm like no other

For LeBron, though, this is more than just a big business deal. This is about passion. The man loves basketball, and this podcast is his way of diving deeper into the game that made him a legend.

“I wanna continue to push the narrative of why we all fall in love with the game,” LeBron said. “The intricate parts, what makes it so competitive, what makes every era great.” And Nash? He’s just as fired up. “When I decided to step into a media role, I knew it had to be something fresh,” Nash said. “Mind the Game is my way of being a teacher of basketball, breaking it down in a way that makes fans see just how incredible this era really is.”

This isn’t just two retired players reminiscing about the past—LeBron is still at the top of his game, and Nash is one of the sharpest basketball minds ever. They’re bringing real basketball talk straight from two of the smartest guys to ever step on an NBA floor.

Amazon isn’t just testing the waters in sports media—it’s diving in headfirst. With Mind the Game, they’re betting big on basketball content, just like they did with their massive deal for Travis and Jason Kelce’s podcast, New Heights.

Wondery CEO Jen Sargent summed it up perfectly: “We have an opportunity to create a home for the best sports voices out there.” And with LeBron and Nash leading the charge, it’s clear that Amazon is stacking up some of the biggest names in sports media.

For LeBron, this is another calculated move in his growing empire. He’s not just an NBA icon—he’s a businessman, a media mogul, and now, the face of Amazon’s latest sports venture. With Season 2 of Mind the Game set to drop right before the NBA playoffs, this show is about to be everywhere.

So get ready—LeBron’s back on the mic, Nash is breaking it down, and Amazon is pushing the podcast into a whole new stratosphere. Basketball fans, this is your ultimate film room session.