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LeBron James is widely regarded as one of the best players in the history of the NBA. Several fans and analysts alike, have him in their ‘Mount Rushmore’ of the greatest NBA hoopers ever. LeBron’s incredible athleticism, thunderous dunks, and remarkable playmaking have been instrumental throughout his career. However, it is his otherworldly basketball IQ that has enabled him to play for as long as he has played.

LeBron James’ perspectives carry considerable weight in basketball circles, especially regarding the strategic intricacies of the game. So, when LeBron starts a podcast, fans are going to tune in. Moreover, when the podcast includes JJ Redick, who has gained popularity for his strategy-driven podcast, “The Old Man and The Three,” the anticipation level will go through the roof. That is exactly what LeBron James and JJ Redick have in store for fans of the sport. A brief 135-second preview of their upcoming podcast, “Mind the Game,” has sent die-hard fans of the sport into a frenzy.

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The podcasting landscape is beginning to get saturated with multiple new podcasts popping up almost every other week. However, many prioritize entertainment over the strategic elements of the game. LeBron James and JJ Redick aim to fill this gap with their upcoming podcast. Recently, LeBron stated that the new podcast would be “fun,” through his X account. He wrote, “It’s what’s NEEDED!! This is going to FUN!!”

More details about LeBron James’ collaboration with JJ Redick

LeBron and Redick’s show “Mind The Game,” would begin with no corporate partners, as both the players do not want to dilute the content of the show. As of now, the podcast doesn’t have an advertising sponsor. The show is a collaboration between LeBron and Redick and their respective media companies, Uninterrupted and ThreeFourTwo Productions.

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JJ Redick described the vibe of the podcast during a phone interview with The Athletic. He said, “It’s meant to be a very free-flowing conversation about the sport and about the game. If you look at it in a very simplistic way, it’s just about basketball.” LeBron also expressed his thoughts on his new venture in a statement to The Athletic. He stated, “I’m really proud of what we’ve done to innovate in sports media… When I do a project, the only thing I think about is whether me and my friends would watch it. That is definitely the case with ‘Mind the Game.’ Everything doesn’t need to be designed for internet culture and clicks.”

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It’s clear that both LeBron James and JJ Redick have created a podcast which isn’t catered towards casual basketball viewing fans, but the die-hard fans who are privy to the intricacies of basketball. What are your thoughts? Would you tune in for the podcast? Let us know in the comments below!