Finding The Seams

The NBA offseason exploded with a franchise-altering blockbuster as Giannis Antetokounmpo heads to the Miami Heat, instantly changing the balance of power in the Eastern Conference.Ric Bucher and Brendan Haywood break down why Miami isn't a championship favorite yet, what Pat Riley still needs to do, and whether Milwaukee actually got more value in the deal than many expected. They also dive into the uncomfortable reality facing the Boston Celtics after reports that Jaylen Brown was discussed in Giannis trade talks, and why repairing that relationship may be more difficult than fans realize.The conversation then shifts to the Minnesota Timberwolves, where another major move raises questions about ownership, salary-cap strategy, and whether Anthony Edwards will eventually lose patience if the franchise can't keep pace with the Western Conference elite.Plus, Ric and Brendan examine how the NBA's second-apron restrictions are reshaping roster construction and forcing contenders to make difficult decisions years earlier than ever before.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Introduction and reaction to the Giannis-to-Miami blockbuster00:47 – Is Miami suddenly a championship contender?03:36 – Breaking down the full Giannis trade package05:43 – Did Milwaukee get more value than expected?07:34 – Why fans are underrating the Heat after landing Giannis09:31 – Pat Riley's next moves and Miami's roster needs10:47 – The changing NBA and the value of young European prospects12:03 – Why Boston preferred Giannis over Jaylen Brown15:03 – The fallout Jaylen Brown may never forget16:03 – Why NBA front offices struggle with honest conversations19:03 – Can Boston repair its relationship with Brown?20:08 – Is Giannis really worth more than Jaylen Brown right now?21:08 – Revisiting Giannis and Damian Lillard's failed partnership24:24 – Did Giannis underestimate Jrue Holiday's value?25:06 – NFL ownership mentality vs. NBA player empowerment28:16 – Minnesota's trade of Julius Randle analyzed30:06 – Why Anthony Edwards should be paying attention31:22 – The Karl-Anthony Towns domino effect33:09 – Ownership influence and financial realities in Minnesota38:06 – Could Anthony Edwards eventually ask out?38:16 – Why NBA franchises are being sold at record rates39:26 – How the second apron is changing team building40:25 – Sam Presti's long-term roster management philosophy42:05 – The importance of transparency between teams and players42:27 – Jaden Ivey's social media controversy43:15 – Miami's biggest remaining roster holes45:06 – Potential trade targets to help the Heat contend46:01 – Why Keonte George could become available47:15 – What Miami must do next to maximize the Giannis era49:25 – Closing thoughtsHASHTAGS#FindingTheSeams #RicBucher #BrendanHaywood #Giannis #MiamiHeat #JaylenBrown #BostonCeltics #AnthonyEdwards #MinnesotaTimberwolves #NBATrades #NBAOffseason #NBAFreeAgency #PatRiley #NBAAnalysis

🏆 What does it actually feel like to win an NBA championship?With the New York Knicks celebrating their first title in decades, NBA champion Brendan Haywood takes listeners inside the champagne-soaked reality of reaching basketball's mountaintop. From the unforgettable days after the Dallas Mavericks' 2011 championship run to the pain of coming up short in the Finals, Haywood shares stories and lessons only a champion can provide.Ric Bucher and Brendan break down the emotional highs and lows of winning and losing on the biggest stage, the sacrifices required to build a championship culture, why rings change players forever, and how the NBA's new financial landscape is making dynasties nearly impossible.They also examine Jalen Brunson's Finals MVP performance, the Knicks' looming roster decisions, the future of LeBron James and the Lakers, and why the Spurs may ultimately benefit from falling just short.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Introduction: Knicks championship celebration begins01:20 – What players experience after winning a title03:45 – Why championships create lifelong validation05:00 – Haywood celebrates sober and explains why06:05 – Ric's daughter, pro showcases, and NBA lottery-team parallels07:20 – Adjusting from winning cultures to losing teams08:40 – What champions know that everyone else doesn't10:10 – The discipline and sacrifice behind title teams11:20 – The agony of losing in the Finals13:00 – Reliving painful losses years later15:40 – How winning a ring changed Haywood's career outlook17:30 – Returning to workouts as a champion19:10 – Why a championship makes retirement easier20:00 – Creating new goals after achieving everything in basketball21:10 – Family, purpose, and life beyond the game22:00 – Championship reunions and lifelong bonds24:20 – Why calling a championship a "participation trophy" misses the point26:40 – The Knicks' difficult offseason salary-cap decisions29:00 – How second-apron penalties are changing the NBA31:20 – Why repeat champions are becoming increasingly rare34:00 – Evaluating the Knicks' roster moving forward36:00 – Jalen Brunson's case for unanimous Finals MVP38:20 – What separates Brunson from other stars41:35 – LeBron James' future and the Lakers' ceiling43:50 – Why LeBron's destination may no longer matter45:20 – The Spurs' biggest offseason questions46:20 – Who deserves blame for San Antonio's Finals loss?48:10 – Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, and lessons learned50:00 – Final thoughts on winning, losing, and building champions#FindingTheSeams #NBAFinals #NewYorkKnicks #JalenBrunson #BrendanHaywood #RicBucher #NBAChampionship #NBAPlayoffs #LeBronJames #VictorWembanyama #DallasMavericks #BasketballPodcast

The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time in 53 years.But as Ric Bucher and NBA champion Brendan Haywood explain in this LIVE season-ending edition of Finding The Seams, the bigger story may be what comes next for the San Antonio Spurs.After leading for much of the NBA Finals and holding fourth-quarter leads in every loss, San Antonio watched the Knicks close out the series in five games behind a legendary Finals MVP performance from Jalen Brunson. Brendan breaks down why coaching decisions, late-game execution, and a lack of playoff experience ultimately cost the Spurs a championship.The guys also discuss whether Mitch Johnson is already under pressure heading into next season, why Dylan Harper should have had a larger role in the Finals, and the offseason challenge facing Victor Wembanyama. Brendan argues that if Wemby wants to lift the Larry O'Brien Trophy, it's time to spend less time perfecting step-back jumpers and more time learning from Tim Duncan and David Robinson.Plus: Is Jalen Brunson now the greatest Knick of all time? And what lessons can every young contender learn from this Finals series?⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro: Knicks win first NBA championship in 53 years 00:43 – Live reaction to New York closing out the Finals in Game 5 01:55 – Brendan's biggest takeaway: Spurs failed on multiple fronts 02:45 – Why Dylan Harper should have had a bigger role 04:00 – Jalen Brunson's championship-clinching performance 05:20 – The play that symbolized the Knicks' confidence 06:15 – Why New York always knew where the ball belonged late 07:20 – Brendan puts Mitch Johnson on "David Blatt Watch" 08:15 – Are the Spurs already questioning their coaching future? 09:40 – Rewatching Game 5: how San Antonio let it slip away 10:45 – Veteran Knicks vs. inexperienced Spurs 11:30 – Mike Brown's championship adjustments 12:15 – The small coaching decisions that changed the Finals 13:15 – Why great coaches see the game differently 15:00 – Mike Brown's evolution as a championship coach 16:00 – Responding to criticism of the Knicks as champions 17:15 – Why Brunson's closeout game was historically great 18:45 – 45 points and a Finals MVP performance for the ages 19:45 – Is Jalen Brunson the greatest Knick ever? 20:45 – Brunson vs. Patrick Ewing and Walt Frazier 21:45 – What this Finals revealed about Victor Wembanyama 22:30 – Brendan's offseason message to Wemby 23:15 – Learn from Tim Duncan and David Robinson 24:15 – Why a 7-foot-5 player needs a dominant post game 25:15 – The jump hook that could change Wemby's career 26:15 – Mid-range scorer vs. mid-range shot-maker 27:15 – Why playoff basketball exposed Wemby's weaknesses 28:15 – Analytics vs. championship basketball 29:15 – How Wemby can become impossible to guard 30:15 – Why paint dominance still wins championships 31:15 – The next step in Wembanyama's evolution 32:15 – Dylan Harper's future alongside Wemby 33:15 – Lessons the Spurs must take from this Finals loss 34:15 – Why experience mattered more than talent 35:15 – What separated the Knicks from San Antonio 36:15 – Leadership, roles and championship habits 37:15 – Spurs offseason priorities 38:15 – Can Mitch Johnson survive the scrutiny? 39:15 – The pressure that comes with championship expectations 40:15 – Are the Spurs still future title favorites? 41:15 – The championship window around Wembanyama 42:15 – Revisiting the defining moments of the series 43:15 – What this title means for Knicks fans 44:15 – Brunson's place in franchise history 45:15 – The Spurs' long-term outlook 46:15 – What Wemby must improve before next season 47:15 – Biggest lesson from the 2026 NBA Finals 48:15 – Final thoughts on Brunson, Wemby and the Spurs 49:15 – Season-ending takeaways and closing remarks#FindingTheSeams #NBAFinals #Knicks #JalenBrunson #VictorWembanyama #Spurs #DylanHarper #NBAChampion #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #RicBucher #BrendanHaywood

The NBA Finals may have changed forever in one night.After building a 29-point lead and appearing ready to even the series, the San Antonio Spurs suffered one of the most shocking collapses in NBA history, allowing the New York Knicks to storm back for a dramatic Game 4 victory and a commanding 3-1 series lead.In this LIVE episode of Finding The Seams, Ric Bucher and NBA champion Brendan Haywood break down exactly how San Antonio unraveled, why Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox deserve scrutiny, and whether the Spurs' youth and inexperience are costing them a championship.Brendan also explains why he would dramatically increase Dylan Harper's role, why the Harper-Wembanyama pick-and-roll may be San Antonio's best weapon, and why OG Anunoby has quietly become the Knicks' most valuable player throughout the Finals.Plus: the psychology of blowing a huge lead, what players feel when momentum shifts, the difference between veteran and inexperienced teams, and whether the Spurs still have any path back into this series.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Introduction and Game 4 reaction01:00 – Knicks complete historic 29-point comeback02:15 – Where the Spurs collapse began03:00 – Brendan's Tim Duncan-Gregg Popovich story04:00 – Why San Antonio kept taking the wrong shots05:00 – Momentum, game management and basketball IQ06:00 – Young players making veteran mistakes07:00 – The Victor Wembanyama possessions that changed the game08:00 – Why attacking the rim disappeared09:00 – Spurs' late-game execution problems10:00 – Dylan Harper vs. De'Aaron Fox discussion begins11:00 – Why experience matters in the NBA Finals12:00 – Gregg Popovich's impact and coaching comparisons13:00 – Spurs' late-game decision-making failures14:00 – De'Aaron Fox's costly mistakes15:00 – Why San Antonio may still be the better team16:00 – The surprising Harper-Wembanyama lineup numbers17:00 – Brendan's case for increasing Harper's role18:00 – Why the Harper-Wemby pick-and-roll is unstoppable19:00 – Should the Spurs take the ball out of Fox's hands?20:00 – Wembanyama's shot selection concerns21:00 – The flagrant foul and Wemby's mindset22:00 – Did the physical play affect Wembanyama?23:00 – How players react when huge leads disappear24:00 – The psychology of pressure in playoff basketball25:00 – When a comeback starts to feel real26:00 – What coaches say during massive comeback attempts27:00 – How momentum snowballs28:00 – Why the Knicks kept believing29:00 – Spurs' mistakes compound down the stretch30:00 – Every reason San Antonio lost Game 431:00 – Coaching, execution and player accountability32:00 – Breaking down the final possessions33:00 – The OG Anunoby game-winning sequence34:00 – Did De'Aaron Fox misread the situation?35:00 – Defensive breakdowns and late-game errors36:00 – Why OG Anunoby may be Finals MVP37:00 – The evolution of OG's confidence38:00 – Why elite players need irrational confidence39:00 – Kobe Bryant and championship mentality40:00 – What separates stars from role players41:00 – Can San Antonio recover mentally?42:00 – Adjustments for Game 543:00 – Brendan's blueprint for a Spurs comeback44:00 – Final predictions45:00 – Closing thoughts#FindingTheSeams #NBAFinals #Knicks #Spurs #VictorWembanyama #OGAnunoby #JalenBrunson #DylanHarper #DeAaronFox #BasketballPodcast #NBAPodcast #RicBucher #BrendanHaywood

The Spurs are back in the NBA Finals.After falling behind 0-2, San Antonio stormed into Madison Square Garden and delivered its best performance of the series, cutting the Knicks' lead to 2-1 and raising a fascinating question: Have the Spurs finally figured out how to maximize Victor Wembanyama?In this LIVE episode of Finding The Seams, Ric Bucher and NBA champion Brendan Haywood break down San Antonio's Game 3 victory, the coaching adjustment that transformed Wemby's impact, why the Spurs stopped treating him like a perimeter player, and how their defensive pressure has turned Jalen Brunson's Finals into a grind.The guys also debate whether the Spurs have finally solved New York's offense, what Karl-Anthony Towns must do to reassert himself, the controversial Wemby-Brunson confrontation that had social media buzzing, and why Game 4 may ultimately decide the championship.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Introduction: Spurs save their season in Game 300:45 – Brendan predicted San Antonio's response02:00 – Why the Spurs were never as far away as 0-2 suggested03:15 – Did San Antonio finally solve its late-game issues?04:15 – The difference between quality shots and made shots05:15 – Why Brendan liked the Spurs' late-game execution06:05 – The adjustment that changed everything06:30 – "Victor Wembanyama is 7-foot-5"07:00 – Why Wemby must live near the basket08:00 – Fewer isolations, fewer threes, better offense09:00 – Did the Knicks look rushed and out of sync?10:00 – How Wemby's rim pressure changed New York's rotations11:00 – Why San Antonio's offense finally clicked12:00 – Brendan's blueprint for using Wemby moving forward13:00 – De'Aaron Fox's impact despite poor shooting13:45 – Finding seams in the Knicks' defense14:00 – Has San Antonio cracked the Brunson code?15:00 – Why the Spurs' defense is different16:00 – Stefan Castle's emergence as a stopper17:00 – How Wemby changes everything behind the defense18:00 – Why Brunson has struggled to find efficient looks19:00 – Wemby's physical edge and defensive intensity19:30 – The Wemby push on Brunson controversy20:30 – Should officials have called a flagrant?21:00 – Social media reaction vs basketball reality22:00 – What should concern the Knicks most?22:30 – How New York gets Karl-Anthony Towns going again23:00 – Why KAT can't disappear in fourth quarters24:00 – The matchup San Antonio is daring the Knicks to exploit25:00 – Brendan's message to KAT: Attack26:00 – Wemby vs Brunson: the psychological battle27:00 – Shaq's defense of Wemby's actions28:00 – Why physicality is part of playoff basketball29:00 – What's real and what's overreaction after Game 330:00 – Can San Antonio tie the series?31:00 – The importance of Game 4 adjustments32:00 – What the Knicks need from Brunson33:00 – Why Towns remains New York's X-factor34:00 – The strategic chess match between coaching staffs35:00 – How the Spurs changed the geometry of the floor36:00 – Why Wemby's best basketball may still be ahead37:00 – Biggest takeaway from Game 338:00 – Predictions for Game 439:00 – What each team must prove next40:00 – Final thoughts and closing remarks#FindingTheSeams #NBAFinals #VictorWembanyama #JalenBrunson #Knicks #Spurs #KarlAnthonyTowns #DeAaronFox #StefanCastle #NBAPodcast #Basketball #RicBucher #BrendanHaywood

The Knicks are heading to Madison Square Garden with a 2-0 NBA Finals lead, but the biggest story may be what Victor Wembanyama still hasn't added to his game.In this LIVE episode of Finding The Seams, Ric Bucher and NBA champion Brendan Haywood break down New York's thrilling 105-104 Game 2 win, why Karl-Anthony Towns has surprisingly outplayed Wemby through two Finals games, and whether the Spurs have already missed their best opportunity to steal this series.Brendan makes a compelling case that Wembanyama's incredible versatility may actually be holding him back. Instead of relying on step-back threes and perimeter moves, Haywood argues that a dominant jump hook and old-school post game could unlock an entirely new level for the 7-foot-4 superstar.The guys also discuss Dylan Harper's emergence, whether the rookie should already have the ball in crunch time, the Spurs' late-game mistakes, why Jalen Brunson still hasn't played his best basketball, and what San Antonio must do to avoid falling into a 3-0 hole at Madison Square Garden.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction: Live post-Game 2 NBA Finals reaction 00:43 – Knicks take a 2-0 series lead over the Spurs 01:25 – Brendan's biggest takeaway from Game 2 01:55 – Why Victor Wembanyama needs a jump hook 02:50 – Is Wemby being developed correctly? 03:40 – The challenge of establishing post position in today's NBA 04:30 – Karl-Anthony Towns has outplayed Wemby through two games 05:00 – KAT's viral "He can't mess with me" moment 05:45 – How the Spurs should use KAT's comments as motivation 06:00 – Is the NBA Finals already over? 06:45 – What history says about coming back from 0-2 07:30 – Can Wemby flip the matchup with Towns? 08:00 – Why San Antonio keeps beating itself late in games 09:00 – The turnovers and mistakes costing the Spurs 09:45 – The challenge awaiting San Antonio at Madison Square Garden 10:30 – Why Brendan refuses to count the Spurs out 11:00 – Player mentality vs analyst mentality 12:00 – Lessons from the Red Sox and Cavaliers comebacks 13:00 – Do the Spurs have enough talent to make history? 13:45 – Have the Knicks proven they're simply the better team? 14:15 – Why OKC might have been a tougher Finals matchup for New York 15:00 – The difference between SGA and Wemby as closers 15:45 – Why the Spurs still don't know their late-game identity 16:30 – Knicks continuity and chemistry advantage 17:00 – The scary truth: Brunson hasn't had a signature game yet 17:45 – Why that's bad news for San Antonio 18:15 – Wemby's adjustments from Game 1 to Game 2 19:00 – How the Spurs should attack Karl-Anthony Towns 20:30 – Why the Spurs need more mid pick-and-roll action 21:00 – The Knicks' mid-range advantage 21:45 – De'Aaron Fox's injury limitations 22:15 – Why San Antonio must attack Jalen Brunson defensively 22:45 – The specific actions Brendan would run against New York 23:15 – Is it time to give Dylan Harper the keys? 23:45 – Nick Saban, Tua Tagovailoa and the Dylan Harper comparison 24:30 – Why Harper looks ready for the moment 25:00 – Spurs roster construction and long-term outlook 25:45 – The missing piece around Wemby 26:30 – Who is truly untouchable in San Antonio? 27:00 – Ric says the series is effectively over 27:30 – Brendan's "Leave the Door Open" philosophy 28:15 – Why athletes never stop believing 29:00 – Remembering Cavs-Warriors and other impossible comebacks 30:00 – What separates championship teams from contenders 32:00 – Why execution—not talent—has decided the Finals 33:00 – What the Spurs must clean up immediately 34:00 – Why the Knicks have been more disciplined late 35:00 – The role of experience in championship basketball 36:00 – Biggest concerns for each team going forward 37:00 – Game 3 pressure and Madison Square Garden atmosphere 39:00 – Series predictions and closing arguments 40:00 – Outro and final takeaways#NBAFinals #VictorWembanyama #Knicks #Spurs #JalenBrunson #KarlAnthonyTowns #DylanHarper #NBA #Basketball #RicBucher #BrendanHaywood

The first-ever LIVE edition of Finding The Seams delivered plenty to talk about after Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.NBA champion Brendan Haywood and Ric Bucher break down how the Knicks overcame two massive momentum swings, why Jalen Brunson continues to prove he's one of the NBA's elite closers, and what ultimately separated New York from San Antonio in crunch time. They also dive deep into Victor Wembanyama's development, Dylan Harper's emergence, and why Brendan believes today's big men are being taught the wrong skills.Most notably, Haywood explains why Wemby's incredible versatility may actually be slowing his path to true dominance—and why a summer studying Hakeem Olajuwon and developing a jump hook could transform him into an unstoppable force.Plus:Why Karl-Anthony Towns deserves more creditWhether Dylan Harper should have been closing over De'Aaron FoxThe biggest mistake Wembanyama made in Game 1Why championship teams embrace rolesLessons Brendan learned from the 2011 Mavericks championship team⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Finding The Seams intro 00:45 – First-ever LIVE episode begins 01:15 – Brendan's workout update and pre-show banter 02:00 – What decided Knicks-Spurs Game 1? 02:40 – KAT sparks New York's comeback 03:15 – The Knicks survive two momentum swings 04:05 – Why New York never panicked 05:15 – Jalen Brunson's calming influence 05:55 – Why Wemby isn't the NBA's best player yet 06:40 – Can a 7-foot-4 player be your primary closer? 07:10 – Does Wemby need a star guard partner? 08:00 – "He's so good at everything he hasn't maximized the one thing" 08:45 – Why Wemby's perimeter game may be holding him back 09:30 – The problem with taking nine threes 10:00 – Dylan Harper looks ready for the Finals 10:45 – Should Harper have closed over De'Aaron Fox? 11:30 – Spurs' late-game decision making 12:15 – Why Hakeem Olajuwon should be Wemby's offseason mentor 13:00 – Can we normalize big men playing big again? 14:00 – The jump hook that could make Wemby unstoppable 15:00 – Why efficiency wins playoff games 16:15 – Knicks chemistry and trust 17:00 – Why most NBA players don't like their role 18:00 – Brendan's Dallas championship experience 20:00 – How winning changes perspective 22:00 – Accountability inside great locker rooms 24:00 – What separates contenders from talented teams 26:00 – Karl-Anthony Towns' chance to change his legacy 28:00 – Why playoff pressure exposes chemistry 30:00 – Leadership, sacrifice and championship habits 33:00 – Why talented teams often fall short 36:00 – Spurs adjustments for Game 2 38:00 – Knicks concerns moving forward 39:00 – Series outlook and predictions 41:00 – Live-show wrap-up and future Finals coverage 42:04 – Outro#FindingTheSeams #NBAFinals #JalenBrunson #VictorWembanyama #Knicks #Spurs #DylanHarper #KarlAnthonyTowns #NBAPodcast #Basketball #RicBucher #BrendanHaywood

The Western Conference Finals are headed to Game 7, and Ric Bucher and Brendan Haywood break down what will decide it all.Will Victor Wembanyama deliver the defining performance of his young career? Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander silence the criticism surrounding OKC's whistle? And why hasn't Chet Holmgren imposed his will on a Spurs team often guarding him with smaller players?Ric and Brendan examine the biggest matchup questions heading into Game 7, debate whether the Thunder's foul-baiting reputation is deserved, and discuss why playoff basketball ultimately comes down to stars embracing the moment. Brendan also shares stories from his 2011 NBA championship run with the Dallas Mavericks, including how Rick Carlisle prepared the team to finish off LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat.00:00 – Finding The Seams intro 00:42 – Spurs-Thunder Game 7: any adjustments left? 01:15 – Why Game 7s come down to stars, stamina and role players 02:30 – Brendan picks OKC because of home court 03:15 – Why Game 7 is a legacy game for SGA and Wemby 04:10 – Wemby fatigue: why playoff minutes hit different 06:30 – Wemby vs. SGA: the biggest Game 7 storyline 07:15 – Is the OKC foul-baiting criticism fair? 09:30 – Why the SGA whistle narrative is overblown 11:00 – The hidden contact fans miss on jump shooters 13:20 – Brendan explains veteran tricks big men use on shooters 14:30 – Why OKC cannot start slow again 15:20 – Ric rethinks his Spurs pick after Game 5 and Game 6 16:30 – Why Chet Holmgren has to punish smaller defenders 18:00 – How OKC should get Chet going early 19:30 – Chet’s offseason priority: develop a reliable post counter 20:15 – Wemby vs. Chet: confidence, emotion and body language 22:15 – Brendan’s Kevin Garnett and Dirk Nowitzki playoff-fire stories 25:00 – Does Wemby need a monster Game 7 for Spurs to win? 27:00 – Why OKC should live with Wemby perimeter jumpers 28:20 – Victor as “big bro”: how Wemby lifts San Antonio 29:30 – Why Wembanyama’s maturity is unlike anything Brendan has seen 31:30 – Brendan’s 2011 Mavericks Finals Game 6 story 33:00 – Rick Carlisle’s “pack one black suit” message 34:45 – Why every playoff game is its own entity 36:00 – OKC’s past Game 7 experience vs. Denver 38:00 – Why SGA has struggled in this series 40:20 – Spurs defense, the Wemby effect and OKC’s need for a second creator 40:40 – Mitchell Robinson’s pinky injury and Finals availability 43:00 – Big-man injuries: why even a pinky matters 44:30 – How Mitchell Robinson changes the Knicks defensively 45:50 – Are the Knicks a real threat to OKC or San Antonio? 46:10 – Why Brendan believes in Jalen Brunson 47:00 – Knicks roster strengths: KAT, OG, Bridges, Hart, Robinson 49:00 – How the Knicks could match up with Wemby and the Spurs 50:30 – Finals expectations and what New York needs to win 51:30 – Brendan’s recovery update and possible live-show plans 52:09 – United WeCast outro#NBA #NBAPlayoffs #VictorWembanyama #Wemby #Spurs #Thunder #SGA #ShaiGilgeousAlexander #ChetHolmgren #Game7 #FindingTheSeams #RicBucher #BrendanHaywood