LeBron Mom Gloria Makes Surprise Cameo on Podcast With Steve Nash

LeBron James was in the middle of recording his “Mind the Game” podcast with Steve Nash when his phone lit up with a FaceTime call. It was his mom, Gloria James.

And yeah, he stopped everything to answer it.

LeBron didn’t even hesitate. He joked that he “had to answer” because his mom wouldn’t let him get away with ignoring her call. Then came Gloria’s voice through the phone, playful but firm: “You better answer!”

That line alone became one of the most replayed moments from the entire episode.

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Instead of awkwardly trying to end the call, LeBron flipped the camera around so Nash and everyone watching could see Gloria. She waved at the camera and brought this really light, fun energy to the whole thing.

Nash was loving it. He grinned and told her she should actually be a guest on the podcast sometime.

The audience ate it up.

For fans who’ve followed LeBron for over two decades, this wasn’t just funny – it was pretty special. Gloria famously raised LeBron as a single mom under really tough circumstances, supporting his basketball dreams when he was just a kid in Akron.

Seeing her pop up on screen reminded everyone that behind all the championships and the highlight reels, there’s still just a son who picks up when his mom calls.

You better answer! Hahaha!

– LeBron James (@KingJames)

What Makes This Podcast Different

Mind the Game isn’t your typical sports talk show. LeBron and Nash dive into actual basketball strategy, share career stories, and talk about NBA history from the perspective of guys who’ve actually lived it.

Nash stepped in as co-host this season after JJ Redick left the show. The two have built this relaxed vibe where they can get deep into X’s and O’s one minute, then crack jokes the next.

It’s the kind of podcast where a random FaceTime call from LeBron’s mom doesn’t feel out of place – it actually makes it better.

LeBron’s gotten really comfortable in this media role. He handled the whole interruption with humor, teased Nash about future guests, and turned what could’ve been an awkward moment into something people are still talking about.

Could Gloria Become a Regular Guest?

Social media went off after the clip dropped. Fans immediately started calling for Gloria to get her own segment on the show.

People also loved how Nash handled it – keeping things light and rolling with the the moment instead of trying to get back on script too quickly.

If Gloria ever does appear as an actual guest, you can bet it’ll be filled with stories about raising one of the greatest basketball players ever. And probably some embarrassing childhood moments LeBron would rather keep private.

For now, fans are hoping for more unscripted moments like this one. They’re a reminder that even someone as famous as LeBron still has those everyday family dynamics that everyone can relate to.