{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68df148c5f95c3d419161a5c/6959fd2afcfcf09e55b654d9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Michael Jordan’s Ruthless Standard, LeBron’s All-Star Grace & Why the 65-Game Rule Exists | Finding The Seams","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68df148c5f95c3d419161a5c/1767504839636-dc3e36fa-310d-476a-acef-0bee24e793e5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>On this episode of <em>Finding The Seams</em>, <strong>Ric Bucher</strong> and NBA champion <strong>Brendan Haywood</strong> cover everything from failed 72-hour fasts to the most important debates shaping today’s NBA.</p><p>Brendan explains why his first-ever fast ended after 36 hours, why retired big men fight to keep weight off, and why seven-footers have the <strong>gnarliest feet in professional sports</strong>. Then the conversation turns serious with the impact of <strong>Nikola Jokić’s injury</strong>, how it could reshape the Western Conference, and why teams like the <strong>San Antonio Spurs</strong> may suddenly become nightmare playoff matchups.</p><p>The duo break down why <strong>Victor Wembanyama</strong> is already changing offensive behavior across the league, debate the controversial <strong>65-game minimum</strong> for NBA awards, and argue why “availability is part of ability.”</p><p>Brendan also shares unforgettable stories from playing alongside <strong>Michael Jordan</strong>, including what MJ put his body through at age 40 just to give fans “the Michael Jordan experience.” The episode closes with a heated discussion on whether <strong>LeBron James</strong> deserves an automatic All-Star spot—and wild behind-the-scenes stories about <strong>David Stern</strong> that prove the NBA used to operate very differently.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>0:00 – Welcome to <em>Finding The Seams</em></li><li>1:40 – Brendan’s 36-hour fast (and why he folded)</li><li>4:30 – Why NBA big men have destroyed feet</li><li>6:00 – Nikola Jokic injury &amp; West playoff chaos</li><li>9:15 – Why Wembanyama already warps defenses</li><li>12:40 – The 65-game rule explained</li><li>17:30 – Michael Jordan’s “play no matter what” mentality</li><li>20:15 – Should LeBron be an automatic All-Star?</li><li>25:20 – David Stern’s ruthless commissioner stories</li><li>36:00 – Rookie class standouts &amp; surprises</li><li>43:00 – Fast talk, family hierarchy &amp; closing laughs</li></ul><p><br></p><p>#FindingTheSeams #NBATalk #NBAPodcast #MichaelJordan #LeBronJames #VictorWembanyama #NikolaJokic #NBAAllStar #65GameRule #UnitedWeCast</p>","author_name":"Ric Bucher"}