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@mindthegamepod: 55 viral TikToks

55 viral TikToks by @mindthegamepod (best x67.6), with each video's hook, views and viral factor. See which ideas worked.

A medium shot shows a man, likely LeBron James, looking slightly upwards and to the side, wearing a blue baseball cap with 'UN' in white letters. Text overlays are placed over the image with a two-tone box. The background is blurred, suggesting an indoor setting.

x7.01

159,024 views

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The image shows a close-up of basketball player LeBron James looking down and slightly to the left, with a determined expression on his face. He is wearing a white and gold basketball jersey, and a blurred figure is visible in the background. At the bottom of the frame, a sports statistics bar displays the score and game clock.

x18.9

427,971 views

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The image is a vertical composition featuring three distinct segments. At the top, a close-up shot of Kevin Durant, wearing a black cap is seen. Below his image are two more portraits: LeBron James in a white cap, juxtaposed with a man in a black shirt. These three segments are presented in a seemingly random arrangement.

x7.22

234,457 views

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The cover image features Kevin Durant, with a light-colored background. He's wearing a backwards gray cap and a white t-shirt, with text overlays in a rectangular shape in the middle. Below is a smaller image of a person.

x6.99

226,748 views

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The image shows a close-up of a man, presumably Kevin Durant, wearing a black cap and a white t-shirt with a red 'T' on it. The background is blurred. Overlay text at the bottom reads, 'WITH A FADEAWAY.' The Mind the Game and Uninterrupted logos are also present.

x7.92

257,032 views

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The cover image is a split-screen showcasing two individuals. The top half features a man holding a wine glass, set against a dark background, while below, another man is shown in a focused expression. An overlay text box with the phrase 'WHAT YOU'RE ALSO SAYING IS' appears between them.

x4.09

260,764 views

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The cover image features a close-up of LeBron James wearing a white cap with a black visor. The cap has the letters "UN" on it. Below a yellow box is where some text lays, and below this the image has an additional blue box. The background is a blurry, warm-toned wooden panel.

x11.9

758,908 views

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The cover image features Kevin Durant, facing slightly to the right, with a serious expression. The background appears to be a nondescript indoor setting with some blurred elements. Overlaid on the image are two rectangular text boxes in a beige and dark blue color scheme, respectively, containing descriptive text. The words 'Mind the Game' are in the upper left corner.

x3.16

287,360 views

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The cover image features a close-up of Kevin Durant, smiling and wearing a black cap. Text at the bottom reads 'THIS IS THE PLACE TO DO THAT.' The background is blurred, suggesting an interview setting.

x3.14

192,434 views

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A close-up shot of LeBron James in a black cap, gazing downwards with a thoughtful expression. He is wearing a dark shirt and a ring with black and silver accents. A text box at the bottom contains a quote attributed to him.

x4.63

421,483 views

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The cover image is a vertical composition. The top half shows a close-up of a Caucasian man with short hair, a neutral expression, and a blurry background. Below, the bottom half displays a close-up of a Black man wearing a black cap and a navy blue shirt. The text overlay includes the text 'THE MOST EGREGIOUS TRAVEL LEBRON EVER GOT AWAY WITH' and '- AND YOU KNOW WHAT?'. There are logos located in the top left and right corners of the image.

x3.33

218,755 views

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The cover image is a split-screen showing two men in separate sections. The top section shows a man smiling in a lightly lit setting, the bottom one has a man wearing a black cap staring at his phone. Overlaid is text in a colored rectangle.

x12.4

814,423 views

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A close-up shot features LeBron James wearing a black cap and a dark t-shirt. A text overlay in a blue box appears to be a quote from him. The background is a blurred interior with wooden panels, suggesting a video interview.

x8.77

576,529 views

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The image is a vertical split screen. The top half features a light-skinned man with short hair and a serious expression. He is wearing a light-colored shirt. Overlayed on this part of the image is a light yellow rectangular text box containing the question "WHY IS THE TRIANGLE OFFENSE LESS-UTILIZED IN TODAY'S GAME?" and below that a navy rectangular text box with text "JUST SO MUCH DIFFERENT". Below, in the lower half, the image is of Lebron James wearing a black cap and shirt. He has a serious expression. The background is a blur.

x2.43

159,688 views

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The cover image is vertically divided into two sections, the upper section shows the head of a light skinned person wearing a white t-shirt and the lower section is a head shot of a man with dark skin wearing a black cap and shirt. A text box gives the prompt "Who were the greatest defensive players each of you have faced?" and an answer. "Ron Artset."

x4.39

288,269 views

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The cover image is split into two sections, each featuring a close-up shot of a man. The top half showcases a man with a concerned expression, while the bottom half shows basketball star, LeBron James, looking contemplative. Two text boxes overlay the image: "WHY IS RING CULTURE SO PREVALENT IN THE NBA?" and a response, "I DON'T KNOW WHY IT'S DISCUSSED."

x2.71

178,305 views

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A close-up shot of LeBron James smiling and clapping. He's wearing a black cap and a black shirt, with a gold watch and a silver ring visible. A text overlay reads, "THERE'S NO WAY, GUYS." The background is a blurry, warm-toned setting.

x3.02

198,427 views

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The cover image is a split view featuring two men. At the top, a close-up of LeBron James, wearing a white cap and looking downwards with a focused expression as two text boxes overlay the image. The bottom section shows a man in a green shirt looking up and smiling while speaking. The background consists of a kitchen setting.

x6.07

398,952 views

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The cover image is divided into two main sections. The top section shows a close-up of a man in a teal shirt and a headset, with a neutral expression. The background features a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and shelves. The lower section displays a close-up of a man with a beard wearing a white baseball cap. Between them there is a yellow banner text. The overall composition is a split-screen design, with a professional appearance.

x6.91

637,357 views

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The image is a vertical split-screen. The top half features LeBron James in a camouflage cap and shirt, looking slightly off-camera with a serious expression. A text overlay in a yellow rounded rectangle states, 'WHY LEBRON LETS HIS KIDS' COACHES COACH'. A second, smaller blue rounded rectangle with white text reading 'WITH MY KIDS' COACHES.' is positioned beneath it. The bottom half shows a man in a black shirt looking up thoughtfully.

x10.8

995,561 views

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The image is a vertical composition, likely a screenshot or a promotional graphic for a video. It features a split layout. The upper portion shows LeBron James in a camouflage-style shirt and a cap, seemingly in mid-conversation, with a blurred background. The text overlay that says "Mind The Game" in upper case in a cursive font. In the mid section sits a dark blue rectangle with the text "ARE NOT DEVELOPING THEIR SKILL" in white, all caps. Below this, two separate images of Luka Doncic and Steve Nash in the profile. The overall feel is documentary or interview-style.

x3.20

295,065 views

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The image is split into two horizontal sections. The top section features a man wearing a white baseball cap and a dark shirt with text overlaid. He has a beard and is looking slightly towards the right. The bottom section showcases a man with short hair looking directly at the camera, set against a modern kitchen background. Two rectangular text boxes are placed on the top section with text. The overall composition is a split perspective with a focus on the faces.

x2.27

209,056 views

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The cover image is a split-screen featuring two men who appear to be commentators or hosts against backgrounds that suggest home interiors. The top half has a black man with a white cap smiling as he speaks, and there is a text overlay in a yellow bar: \"THUNDER VS. PACERS IS A PERFECT BASKETBALL MATCHUP,\" with a blue bar underneath that says \"OF THE INDIANA PACERS.\". The bottom half shows a man who seems to be in a kitchen smiling into the camera.

x2.47

227,727 views

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The image is a split-screen. The top portion shows LeBron James talking, with text overlays. The bottom shows a man with short brown hair.

x3.00

274,624 views

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The cover image shows LeBron James wearing a camouflage hat and shirt, with a serious expression. Text overlays discuss youth sports and burning out at high school.

x4.92

450,931 views

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A close-up shot features a man with short hair and a slight beard. The background is dark. At the bottom, a text overlay reads, "LIKE, BEING BALL BOY." Logos circle the man's head.

x3.67

336,264 views

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The cover image displays a split-screen arrangement. The top portion of the image captures a well-lit interior with a man, presumably Luka Dončić, positioned in front of a textured black background. Below, three men, including LeBron James and possibly Steven Nash, are seated together in a well-lit setting, engaged in a toast with glasses of wine, set against a dark backdrop.

x4.84

443,058 views

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The image is a split frame, featuring two men. The top half displays a man with light skin and short blonde hair. The bottom half shows a man with dark skin wearing a white baseball cap with the letters 'UN' on it. Text overlays are present, including 'LEBRON'S 3-1 NBA FINALS COMEBACK WAS LEGENDARY' and 'YOU'VE HAD A FAMOUS 3-1'.

x4.94

150,118 views

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The cover image is a vertical split shot featuring two individuals. The top half presents a light-skinned man, possibly in his 40s or 50s, wearing a white t-shirt with a small circular design on it. Below him are two text boxes with white text, one yellow at the top and a darker one below it. The bottom half showcases a Black male wearing a white baseball cap with "UN" on it and a black shirt. The background is a mix of light and dark with a wooden fixture.

x2.78

84,611 views

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A medium shot shows a man wearing a white hat with black text and letters, and a black shirt. Text boxes in the image provide context.

x2.65

80,682 views

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LeBron James, wearing a white cap with black trim and the letters 'UN', points upward with a serious expression. Text overlays read 'EVEN LEBRON HAD NEVER SEEN THAT REPLAY ANGLE BEFORE' and 'IN THE POSTSEASON', with a blurred image of a person and additional text in the background.

x67.6

2,055,750 views

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The cover image features a man, presumably Dirk Nowitzki, smiling while looking directly at the camera. The background is a shelf with books and a basketball. There are text overlays at the top and bottom of the image.

x3.19

97,066 views

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Top hooks from @mindthegamepod

  1. EVEN LEBRON HAD NEVER SEEN THAT REPLAY ANGLE BEFORE IN THE POSTSEASON,

    2M views · viral factor x67.6

  2. JJ AND LEBRON ON FOULING UP 6

    2M views · viral factor x24.8

  3. ALRIGHT NOW,

    344K views · viral factor x21.5

  4. Mind the Game

    427K views · viral factor x18.9

  5. THE ORIGIN OF THE NASH DRIBBLE 🔥 WHEN DID THE NASH DRIBBLE

    291K views · viral factor x13.2

  6. HOW THE LEAGUE'S PLAYSTYLES HAVE EVOLVED TWO BIGS.

    277K views · viral factor x12.6

  7. LEBRON EXPLAINS WHY HE LEAVES THE COURT EARLY WHEN IT'S LIKE TIME LEFT

    276K views · viral factor x12.5

  8. LEBRON'S GROUP CHAT MESSAGE TO BRONNY AND BRYCE I WANT TO READ SOMETHING.

    814K views · viral factor x12.4

  9. TWO OF THE GREATEST 50/40/90 GUYS IN THE SAME ROOM SELECT FEW GUYS TO DO THIS IN NBA HISTORY.

    758K views · viral factor x11.9

  10. HOW AUSTIN REAVES IS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF HIS OPPORTUNITIES

    253K views · viral factor x11.5

Niches @mindthegamepod posts in

Formats @mindthegamepod uses

@mindthegamepod by the numbers

The library has 55 viral TikToks from @mindthegamepod, with 18M views in all. The median video has 234K views, and the most viral reached a viral factor of x67.6. The biggest niche is Socials, with 21 videos. Viral factor compares a video's views with its account's usual views: x10 means ten times the views that creator normally gets.

Viral videos in the library
55
Platform
TikTok only
Total views
18M (18,966,040)
Median views per video
234K
Median viral factor
x4.63
Highest viral factor
x67.6

These figures cover all 55 videos in this list, not only the cards above.

Questions about @mindthegamepod

What video formats does @mindthegamepod use?

In @mindthegamepod's videos in the library, the most used formats are Face Close-Up (20 videos), Selfie with Background (16) and Mic in Hand (9).

Which @mindthegamepod hooks went most viral?

The most viral hook in @mindthegamepod's videos in the library is “EVEN LEBRON HAD NEVER SEEN THAT REPLAY ANGLE BEFORE IN THE POSTSEASON,” (viral factor x67.6, 2M views), followed by “JJ AND LEBRON ON FOULING UP 6” (x24.8). Every hook on this page links to its video.

How many views do @mindthegamepod's videos get?

Across 55 videos, the median is 234K views, and together they have 18M views. The median viral factor is x4.63: the typical video got 4.63 times its creator's usual views.