On Tuesday morning, NBA fans were treated to a brand new podcast that might end up being very popular. That was when "Mind The Game," a new podcast hosted by
LeBron James and former NBA star
JJ Redick debuted. It immediately became talk of the NBA world and instantly secured thousands of downloads and subscribers.
The show is planned to be released weekly in 45-minute episodes. It will dive into the intricacies of the game and will feature James and Redick discussing minute details and stories that come from their special perspective about the NBA.
The release of the show starts a brand new chapter in James' life and it could be one that continues long after he retires from the league. James has already found a second career in Hollywood as a movie producer and star. He is also a spokesperson for a ton of products too. Of course, his day job takes up most of his time but that will likely come to an end in a few years.
Is this the new podcast with Redick a glimpse of the future of James' life? Will he be hosting more shows and becoming a commentator and personality on television and other venues? Even if he still plays for several more seasons, James will still be a relatively young man when he steps away from the NBA, so he will have plenty of time and energy to do other things.
James is still in the league and probably will be for a few more years. But his forray into podcasting could be laying the groundwork for his future beyond the league.