LeBron James, Novak Djokovic, Folarin Balogun & Maverick Carter: LIVE at Fanatics Fest

LeBron James, Novak Djokovic, Folarin Balogun & Maverick Carter: LIVE at Fanatics Fest

Author: iHeartPodcasts July 20, 2026 Duration: 48:07

This week, Steelo Brim and Travis Bennett took #TheShop out east to #FanaticsFest and sat down with tennis GOAT Novak Djokovic & USMNT World Cup superstar Folarin Balogun alongside the OG Shop hosts, LeBron James and Maverick Carter. 
 
The guys talk Balogun’s infamous World Cup red card, Djokovic’s experience vs younger opponents, the things LeBron will miss most once he’s done playing, and more.

(00:00) Intro
(07:20) What drives you? 
(13:29) Will a team's fan base affects where LeBron will sign?
(26:00) How Djokovic feels competing against younger players
(33:13) Balogun's infamous red card during the World Cup 
(34:55) Times LeBron's been ejected from a game
(43:46) What LeBron will miss most about playing when he's done

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