The modern NBA playmaker looks like a little of things in 2025. They can be a smaller guard like Jalen Brunson or a bigger center like Nikola Jokic. But it wasn't always like that. In the past, the scorer and the passer were two different positions assigned by specific NBA archetypes. In this episode of Mind the Game, we explore this evolution and the role LeBron James and other superstars played in the evolution of the modern NBA playermaker.

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Welcome back to another episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. Today we’re diving into the divisive midrange shot. In a world of 3-pointers and lay-ups where does the midrange fit in and who should be taking them? From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to James Harden, we also dive into the midrange masters of the NBA and how the shot has evolved over time. Thanks for watching and listening to Mind the Game and be sure to follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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Welcome back to a brand new episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. In this episode, LeBron takes us through the series between The Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves. They talk through the different play styles between the two teams, in-depth defensive strategies and the evolution of Anthony Edwards as a playmaker. LeBron also talks through his MCL injury and what it felt like playing an entire half in the playoffs at age 40. Finally, Steve and LeBron share their thoughts on Gregg Popovich retiring as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs.

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