LeBron James is excited about Tyrese Halliburton’s guest appearance
LeBron James proves once again that his elite basketball IQ does not stay only on the hardwood. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar took to social media on Monday to announce a massive guest for his next episode Game Mind Podcast.: star of the Indiana Pacers Tyrese Halliburton.
James didn’t hide his energy for the collaboration, quote-tweeting a teaser clip of the two movies going bad with a loud message in all caps: “WHAT IS HALLYBURTON!!”
The podcast has become a staple for hoops addicts who yearn to dive deep into the mechanics of the game. Doc the show originally featured JJ RedickJames began a new chapter in the streak this season alongside Hall of Famer Steve Nash.
Nash stepped in as the main co-host after Redick hung up the headset to become the head coach of the Lakers last year. However, with Nash currently in Europe covering a number of international games, LeBron had to call in a “substitute teacher.”
Halliburton fits right in with the high-level X’s and O’s discussion the show is known for. Although he was sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season due to a torn Achilles suffered in last year’s NBA Finals, his mind for the game remains as sharp as ever.
Before the injury, the 25-year-old was a walking double-double, averaging 18.6 points and 9.2 assists per game. His absence was a big blow for Indiana, as the Pacers struggled to an 11-35 record without their floor general.
On the court, the 41-year-old James is still defying the laws of aging. He is currently averaging 22.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 6.9 assists while shooting 50.8% from the field. The Lakers are finding their stride also, 27-17 after a 116-110 triumph over Cooper Flag and the Dallas Mavericks last Saturday.
The Halliburton episode airs Tuesday at 9 a.m. ET. If the King’s reaction is any indication, expect a masterclass in basketball strategy.
2026-01-27 01:32:00
