LeBron James experiences anxiety watching NCAA games as “difficult to keep an eye on”

LeBron James has started a podcast show with former NBA player JJ Redick, where they talk about the game of basketball, give a thorough analysis of different plays, mentalities, etc, and break down different strategies that are applied in the game.

In a recent episode of the podcast, the 4x Champion revealed that it is difficult for him to watch college basketball as it gives him more anxiety than any regular NBA game.

LeBron James divulges the challenges of observing NCAA basketball

The 4x MVP was discussing basketball in the latest episode of ‘Mind the Game’ with his colleague JJ Redick, where he admitted that watching NCAA basketball gives him stress, even though James has never played in college basketball.

The King spoke about the fact that he is used to the talent and growth that the NBA is showing right now, so watching college basketball makes him anxious as he can spot the mistakes they make in different plays right away.

LeBron James said, “That’s why it’s hard for me to watch my son play college basketball. I loved you in college basketball, I f*cking hated Duke but I love watching you. I love Duke now because K is my guy now, obviously for obvious reasons.”

“But it’s hard to watch a 40-minute college basketball game. It’s hard. I get more anxiety and I sweat more watching college basketball, especially with my son now, more than I’ve ever done in my life,” he added.

Lebron James spots while watching his son, Bronny James

LeBron started watching more college basketball games because of his elder son, Bronny, as he’s a freshman at USC, and the King used to go to his games until their season was over after they lost to Arizona in the quarterfinals.

James also called out that the coaches in the NCAA revolve their plays around the big men on the post, which is not that efficient and often forces poor-quality shots.

Voicing on the matter, he said, “I never understand why a coach who would throw the ball to his big that has no business with the ball in the post, I watch college games, and I see guys throw the ball at the posted guys, and they turn around and shoot a jump shot or a running left-hand jump hook.”

The podcast with King and JJ Redick is exactly what basketball enthusiasts need: fresh air that gives the fans an in-depth analysis of the game, and King’s purpose is to make the audience fall in love with basketball the same way he did.