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LeBron James' 'Mind the Game' Draws 1.6M Views as He Rebukes Windhorst

Fueled by his partnership with Steve Nash, James' in-depth strategy podcast defied skeptics to draw millions of views.

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers tosses the ball back during a 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Overview

  • LeBron James and Hall of Famer Steve Nash co-host the X's-and-O's–focused podcast that eschews typical sports drama.
  • The latest episode, featuring Luka Doncic, amassed 1.6 million YouTube views within two days.
  • The debut show delivered over 1.3 million views and attracted 227,000 subscribers within its first 24 hours.
  • James took to social media to counter ESPN's Brian Windhorst after he questioned the appeal of a strategy-only format.
  • Mind the Game extends James' media reach alongside his Uninterrupted and SpringHill Company ventures.