Why the Mid-Range Matters So Much in the Playoffs | LeBron James & Steve Nash | MIND THE GAME

Whoever said the mid-range jump shot is dead doesn’t truly know basketball. In Episode 6, LeBron James and Steve Nash explain their point on view of why the mid-range is one of the most important shots in basketball and how that makes players an even bigger threat on the court, especially in the playoffs. James and Nash also explain how players like James Harden, Jrue Holiday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Nikola Jokic are able to affect the game by being three-level scorers. James also goes into full detail about why having the right mindset goes a long way and how he navigated criticism early in his career for having a team-first approach in late-game situations. Presented by UNINTERRUPTED and Wondery. (0:00) - Intro (06:05) - LeBron explains the threat of three-level scorers. (12:45) - NBA players finding their rhythm in the midrange (17:36) - LeBron on creators having full control on the court (19:11) - Steve Nash breaks down definition of three-level scorer (20:18) - LeBron on being in control in late-game situations (24:00) - Why having the right mindset matters (26:30) - LeBron on when the moment clicks in your career (28:25) - LeBron on navigating criticism in his early years and team-first mindsets (33:09) - LeBron on being able to adapt your game and playing the right way New episodes drop every Tuesday. Watch Mind The Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash for NBA interviews, basketball analysis, highlights and more. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, watch on Prime Video or follow Mind The Game wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on social: Instagram:   / mindthegamepod   TikTok:   / mindthegamepod   X:   / mindthegamepod   Facebook:   / mindthegamepod