LeBron’s Honest Take on the Lakers as the Postseason Approaches | MIND THE GAME @MindTheGamePodcast
LeBron’s Honest Take on the Lakers as the Postseason Approaches | MIND THE GAME  @MindTheGamePodcast
Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
After a two-week hiatus, Steve Nash rejoins LeBron for another episode of Mind the Game, and get's a full report on guest-host Tyrese Haliburton. The fellas look back at LeBron’s 22 All-Star appearances, discuss if the NBA should shift its schedule, what the Lakers need to do to make a run this postseason, how NBA training rooms have changed over the years and the real reason LeBron gave up alcohol during his rehabbing process.

LeBron and Steve also discuss all the intriguing moves from the NBA trade deadline — why James Harden will be the difference maker for the Cleveland Cavaliers, how Jaren Jackson is a key piece for the Utah Jazz, what makes newly acquired Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac a special player and his growth over the years; Jared McCain’s impact on the Oklahoma City Thunder, why the Detroit Pistons needed another shooter in Kevin Huerter, Coby White adding guard depth in Charlotte; the Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks trade and why the trade was beneficial for both Jonathan Kuminga and Kristaps Porzingis, why the Celtics still have that championship DNA after their acquisitions and the new chapter for the Washington Wizards with Trae Young and Anthony Davis.

Presented by UNINTERRUPTED and Wondery.

(0:00) - Intro
(1:04) - The real reason LeBron gave up drinking
(5:14) - LeBron talks about Tyrese Haliburton coming for Steve’s co-host job?
(6:17) - LeBron reflects on 22 All-Star appearances
(10:33) - LeBron discusses back-to-backs and shifting the NBA schedule
(17:52) - How training rooms have changed over the years
(22:46) - What the Lakers need to be successful
(27:33) - LeBron breaks down a game-winning steal in Philly
(33:46) - Trade deadline and why James Harden’s the difference maker in Cleveland
(36:30) - LeBron’s thoughts on Jaren Jackson Jr in Utah
(38:37) - What makes Ivica Zubac a special player
(40:52) - Are the Wizards a contender in the future?
(44:40) - Why the Celtics are still a contender in the East
(47:48) - LeBron and Steve discuss Jared McCain in OKC
(49:32) - Kevin Huerter is a perfect fit in Detroit
(51:20) - Why Golden State and Atlanta’s trades were beneficial to both teams
(52:57) - How Coby White gives Charlotte depth

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