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Mind the Game is back for Season 3 — continuing to celebrate this beautiful game of basketball with two of the most hardworking and brilliant minds in the sport, LeBron James and 2X NBA MVP, Steve Nash. Season 3 carries forward the mission of exploring the X’s and O’s, breaking down game plays, strategy, and all the ways basketball continues to evolve into one of the most tactical sports on the planet.Mind the Game cuts through the clutter of highlight reels and hot takes to uncover the nuances that make the game great: schemes and adjustments, preparation and recovery, and the human elements that define competition. Presented by UNINTERRUPTED, LeBron’s athlete storytelling brand, and Wondery, Mind the Game continues to rethink sports media and deliver deeper, more insightful coverage for fans who truly love the game.Check out new episodes every other Tuesday. Follow Mind the Game on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.