Finding The Seams

Ric Bucher
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Finding The Seams is the only weekly basketball podcast that focusses on the jump from college to the pros and from NBA roster spot to stardom — what it takes, how it’s done and who is ready to make it. Your hosts, longtime basketball analyst Ric Bucher and NBA champion Brendan Haywood, will tell you which college players have NBA potential and dive into the battles on every NBA team that decide who gets run and who is on the bench waving a towel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2일 전

    Wemby Energy, Jokic/Luka Controversy & NBA Tanking Chaos — with Ric Bucher + Brendan Haywood

    What happens when elite NBA insight meets unfiltered chemistry and nonstop comedy? You get Finding The Seams — where longtime NBA insider Ric Bucher and NBA champion Brendan Haywood break down basketball with real insight, hilarious storytelling, and zero filter. This episode delivers: 🔥 The BEST All-Star Game in 20 years? 🔥 Victor Wembanyama’s impact and the NBA’s new young takeover 🔥 Jokic & Luka controversy — did they disrespect the game? 🔥 NBA tanking debate and the wild idea of eliminating the draft 🔥 Coaching culture clashes in college hoops 🔥 Rich Paul’s podcast comments — genius or chaos? 🔥 Rick vs Brendan debates that spiral into comedy gold From serious basketball insight to laugh-out-loud moments (yes… even an ant emergency), this episode shows why Finding The Seams is one of the most entertaining basketball podcasts anywhere. If you want real hoops talk, strong opinions, and elite banter — this is the show. ✈️ Presented by New Air Club — the premium door-to-door private jet service handling flights, hotels, security, catering and more at unmatched value. 👉 Learn more: https://newairclub.com ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Welcome to Finding The Seams 00:43 — New Air Club sponsor read + hilarious banter 01:47 — Rick’s golf struggles & early laughs 02:10 — Best NBA All-Star Game in 20 years? 02:28 — Young stars changed the All-Star energy 03:07 — Wembanyama dominance & early impact 03:35 — Kawhi competitiveness returns 04:01 — USA vs World rivalry motivation 05:05 — Why veterans stepped up 06:04 — “World’s greatest pickup game” energy 07:00 — NBA hierarchy revealed in All-Star competition 08:07 — Who’s really “that guy” in the league? 09:03 — Superstar vs All-Star tiers explained 09:52 — Jokic & Luka controversy debate 12:32 — Media bias vs international players 13:10 — Respect debate: Wemby vs Jokic 16:02 — Jokic greatness & expectations 20:12 — NBA tanking problem discussion 21:12 — Should the NBA eliminate the draft? 22:10 — What fans actually want from teams 23:12 — Gambling impact on tanking debate 24:24 — Stephen A. Smith presidential talk (wild segment) 25:02 — Why eliminating the draft would fail 27:06 — Small-market survival & fan loyalty 30:36 — UCLA coach controversy discussion 32:55 — Coaching leadership philosophy debate 39:05 — Rich Paul podcast controversy 43:30 — Is attention the new currency? 46:20 — The hilarious “ant problem” ending #FindingTheSeams #NBAPodcast #NBAAllStar #VictorWembanyama #NikolaJokic #LukaDoncic #NBATakes #BasketballPodcast #UnitedWeCast #NBADebate #BasketballTalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48분

  2. 2월 15일

    Is the NBA All-Star Game Broken? USA vs World, Kobe’s Standard & Tanking Reality

    The NBA’s biggest exhibition is facing its biggest identity crisis. In this Finding The Seams pre-All-Star special, Ric Bucher and Brendan Haywood welcome Bostjan Nachbar for a deep dive into: The new USA vs World All-Star formatWhy NBA stars stopped competingKobe Bryant’s lasting influence on league intensityVictor Wembanyama and the next generation of leadersTanking, gambling, and league integrityThe NBA’s shift toward global audiences and influencersIs this evolution — or decline? Listen now. 0:00 — What Finding The Seams Is 0:42 — Pre-All-Star Special Begins 1:02 — New Air Club Sponsor 1:40 — NBA Brotherhood Reality 3:29 — New All-Star Format Explained 4:19 — Can All-Star Be Fixed? 4:46 — NBA Leadership Problem 5:14 — Wembanyama Sets Standard 6:00 — MJ’s $100K All-Star Bet 6:43 — Who Wins All-Star? 8:28 — USA Stars Breakdown 9:38 — Team World Dominance 10:10 — International Pride Battle 11:24 — Pride vs Gimmicks Debate 12:41 — Why Fans Tune Out 13:20 — Old School All-Star Intensity 14:30 — Post-Kobe NBA Decline? 16:06 — Westbrook Changed All-Star 17:50 — All-Star Weekend Culture 20:30 — Wild Party Era Stories 22:15 — NBA Crossover Problem 23:20 — NBA Business vs Basketball 26:40 — Influencers & Highlights Culture 28:57 — Real Player Life Chaos 35:39 — MJ Coachability Secrets 39:43 — Tanking & Gambling Truth 56:30 — Will They Watch All-Star? 57:48 — Show Wrap-Up #NBAAllStar #VictorWembanyama #FindingTheSeams #RicBucher #BrendanHaywood #BostjanNachbar #NBA #BasketballTalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59분

  3. 2월 7일

    Lakers Panic Meter: Luka Dončić Hurt, LeBron Looking 41 & Trade Deadline Chaos

    The trade deadline dust settles — and then Luka Dončić limps off with a hamstring. Ric Bucher and Brendan Haywood break down what Luka missing time could mean for the Lakers’ playoff seeding, why Austin Reaves’ workload is a quiet red flag, and the uncomfortable truth: the Lakers aren’t built to fully maximize Luka yet. From there, it’s a full trade-deadline autopsy. Brendan calls Boston adding Nikola Vučević a sneaky contender move, while Chicago’s direction gets torched. Ric pushes back hard on Utah’s massive spend for Jaren Jackson Jr., igniting a debate about Defensive Player of the Year value, foul trouble, rebounding, and team context. Then the big-picture questions: Giannis stays past the deadline — but for how long? Golden State pivots to star names — but does it matter? The episode closes with a draft showdown: Brendan plants his flag on Darryn Peterson as the No. 1 pick, while Ric makes the case for AJ Dybantsa, breaking down size, skill, upside, and the physical red flags teams are watching closely. Time Stamps: 00:00 — What Finding The Seams is all about 00:49 — Sponsor: New Air Club 01:33 — Luka Dončić hamstring: Lakers playoff impact 03:47 — Lakers schedule + seeding danger 04:13 — LeBron aging + Joel Embiid concerns 06:16 — Austin Reaves workload & injury risk 08:10 — The Luka blueprint: why roster build matters 11:03 — “Dirty work” players contenders need 12:20 — Lakers offseason reality check 14:10 — Best deadline move: Celtics add Nikola Vučević 15:25 — Minnesota’s Mike Conley money move & vet value 19:02 — Chicago’s confusing deadline direction 20:36 — Utah’s gamble on Jaren Jackson Jr. 21:41 — DPOY debate: blocks vs real defense 27:05 — Why Utah has to overpay in trades 30:48 — Ace Bailey’s role in Utah 32:09 — Giannis’ future after the deadline 35:22 — Warriors’ pivot: does it move the needle? 40:35 — Wizards shake-up: Trae Young, Anthony Davis & Alex Sarr 44:30 — Draft debate: Darryn Peterson vs AJ Dybantsa 49:27 — Peterson durability questions 50:39 — Wrap & subscribe #FindingTheSeams #RicBucher #BrendanHaywood #NBA #NBATradeDeadline #Lakers #LukaDoncic #LeBronJames #Celtics #NikolaVucevic #JarenJacksonJr #Giannis #NBADraft #DarrynPeterson #AJDybantsa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51분

  4. 1월 31일

    Giannis Divorce Watch + Trade Deadline Freeze: Why Nobody’s Moving First

    Brendan Haywood shows up fresh from the gym — and immediately turns this episode into a wide-ranging, brutally honest breakdown of the NBA’s strangest trade deadline in years. From the Milwaukee Bucks and the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation, to why the Damian Lillard experiment never delivered what people expected, Ric Bucher and Brendan explain why teams are frozen: too many stars available, too much ego involved, and a draft class so strong that nobody wants to give up picks. The conversation dives into the uncomfortable truth no one likes to say out loud — stars say they want help, but not all help is created equal. When does “Batman wants Robin” turn into “Batman doesn’t want Superman”? That question looms large in hypothetical pairings like Giannis and Wembanyama. They also zero in on the things contenders ignore until it’s too late: role players, interior presence, and toughness. Losing Steven Adams isn’t flashy, but it matters — just like Oklahoma City’s drop-off without a true interior anchor. And before it’s over, Brendan drops a championship prediction grenade involving Denver. This is Finding The Seams at its best: honest, uncomfortable, and focused on how teams actually win — not how they’re marketed. Timestamps 00:00 — Finding The Seams intro: college-to-pro pipeline and NBA rotation battles 00:00:43 — Pre-workout Brendan arrives: gym talk and coming in hot 00:02:08 — Milwaukee’s reality check and the Giannis timeline 00:03:25 — Why the Giannis–Dame pairing didn’t work 00:05:35 — The underrated loss that changed everything 00:07:05 — Giannis trade rumors: who actually has the assets 00:10:03 — Star hierarchy explained: Batman, Robin, and Superman 00:13:33 — Kyrie and LeBron in Cleveland: adapting to winning culture 00:15:27 — The myth of “championship at all costs” 00:22:23 — Why the trade market is frozen 00:28:07 — Why teams refuse to give up draft picks 00:31:12 — Golden State’s crossroads and the Steph Curry conversation 00:37:12 — Houston without Steven Adams 00:41:15 — Oklahoma City without interior toughness 00:40:43 — Brendan’s championship prediction grenade 00:43:21 — Discipline moment: passing on easy LeBron bait 00:44:30 — Wrap and where to catch the show live #FindingTheSeams #NBA #NBATradeDeadline #Giannis #MilwaukeeBucks #Knicks #Spurs #Thunder #Nuggets #Warriors #StephCurry #Wembanyama #Draft #BasketballPodcast #UnitedWeCast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45분

  5. 1월 24일

    Jaylen Brown Says He’s the NBA’s Best Two-Way Player—Brendan Haywood Buys It (Plus: Why Players Snub Luka & the “Who?” All-Star Reserves)

    All-Star voting exposed a truth fans don’t always want to hear: players judge stars differently—especially on defense. Ric Bucher and Brendan Haywood unpack why Jaylen Brown’s “best two-way player” self-proclamation isn’t just talk… and why Brendan says he’s buying the tickets. Then the conversation turns into a full-blown All-Star reserves draft, where “rewarding winning” collides with stats on bad teams, and the East gets weird—fast. Expect pushback, tone-policing (family-member status granted), and spicy calls like Josh Giddey as an All-Star, Jalen Duren getting love, and a Western debate that forces one name back onto the list: Devin Booker. And if you want the real tension point? The guys break down why players ranked Luka outside the top tier even when fans had him at the top—because in the NBA, two ends of the court still matter. Time Stamps00:00 — Welcome to Finding the Seams: the college-to-pro + roster-to-starter podcast00:42 — House cleaning: All-Star voting and why the 3 voting blocs disagree01:23 — Jaylen Brown: “best two-way in the league”? Ric asks Brendan to co-sign02:11 — Brendan: Brown is self-proclaimed… and he’s right02:38 — SGA vs Brown: better offense vs better defense (and why roles matter)05:16 — Celtics context: are we giving Brown too much credit?06:03 — “Revisionist history”: nobody saw Boston here—why that matters07:30 — Who else scores 25+ and locks up? The Kawhi comparison09:11 — “It’s not what you said… it’s how you said it” + honorary family member moment09:57 — All-Star starters recap: Steph over Ant, and what surprised them11:05 — The shocker: Players snub Luka (and the defense explanation)11:45 — Do players still resist international stars? (the old-school test)14:14 — KG vs young players, Draymond’s “selective” edge, and who you don’t talk to17:33 — EAST reserves draft: “casual fans are gonna say WHO?”18:21 — Picks and debates: Towns, Barnes, Mitchell, Duren, Jalen Johnson, more20:39 — “I’m getting GIDDY with it”: Josh Giddey All-Star case23:03 — KAT discourse: defense, inconsistency, and trade talk26:33 — WEST reserves: Ant, KD, Jamal, Kawhi, Sengun… and the Avdija curveball27:28 — Devin Booker omission… and the emergency correction29:00 — Kawhi: All-Star play vs games played30:23 — Nuggets without Jokic + Peyton Watson prediction32:17 — The Rosa Parks / “Ro Sparks” misunderstanding story35:09 — ChatGPT “got the call” joke + Lakers/LeBron tease46:01 — Avdija fan votes vs Ant: locker room All-Star debates + “pack a lunch” defense talk49:47 — Wrap-up + where to watch/listen and join live#FindingTheSeams #UnitedWeCast #RicBucher #BrendanHaywood #NBA #AllStar #AllStarVoting #JalenBrown #TwoWayPlayer #DefenseMatters #SGA #LukaDoncic #AnthonyEdwards #DevinBooker #JoshGiddey #JalenDuren #NBAPodcast #BasketballTalk #NBADebate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51분

  6. 1월 17일

    Ja Morant Trade Reality, Jonathan Kuminga’s Breaking Point & the NBA’s Next Power Shift | Finding The Seams

    Is Ja Morant already gone—and the Grizzlies just haven’t said it yet? Are the Warriors actively damaging Jonathan Kuminga’s future by refusing to play him? And why does LeBron James still seem to need validation after 23 years of dominance? On this episode of Finding The Seams, NBA analyst Ric Bucher and NBA champion Brendan Haywood pull the curtain back on the real power dynamics shaping today’s NBA—from trade leaks and locker-room tension to All-Star politics and front-office agendas. 🔥 Inside this episode: Why Ja Morant’s name has been circulating in trade talks for over a yearHow teams quietly prepare fan bases before blockbuster dealsJonathan Kuminga’s DNPs—and why this situation goes beyond basketballWhy Golden State’s split agenda has put Kuminga in NBA purgatoryThe All-Star starting fives that sparked debate—including Cade Cunningham’s ascensionWhy Tyrese Maxey is now Philadelphia’s true centerpieceThe Rich Paul–LeBron James situation—and why it’s creating unnecessary chaosThe LeBron “23-year patch” controversy—and why it feels forcedIs there a brewing Jayson Tatum–Jaylen Brown tension in Boston?This is the NBA conversation you don’t hear on highlight shows—raw, honest, and rooted in real locker-room experience. ⏱️ TIME STAMPS00:00 – Welcome to Finding The Seams 01:10 – Housekeeping & setting the tone 03:15 – Ja Morant trade leaks: preparation or inevitability? 07:10 – Why teams leak trade info to condition fan bases 10:20 – Locker-room confrontations & “who really wants the smoke” 13:45 – James Johnson stories & NBA enforcers 16:40 – Julius Randle vs. Naz Reid: fit matters more than talent 20:30 – Timberwolves’ playmaking problem & Anthony Edwards’ role 23:40 – All-Star starters debate: West vs. East 26:30 – Cade Cunningham’s rise and franchise-player ceiling 30:10 – Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers’ quiet transition 32:45 – Jonathan Kuminga’s DNPs and the Warriors’ split agenda 36:40 – Why Kuminga needs a trade now 40:10 – Rich Paul, LeBron James & talking out of school 43:30 – The LeBron “23-year patch” debate 46:00 – Final thoughts, league direction & sign-off #FindingTheSeams #UnitedWeCast #NBATrades #JaMorant #JonathanKuminga #LeBronJames #NBAAllStar #CadeCunningham #TyreseMaxey #NBAAnalysis #NBAPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48분
  7. Ja Morant “On the Block,” Trae Young “On Sale” — Why NBA Superstars Aren’t Untouchable Anymore | Finding The Seams

    1월 10일

    Ja Morant “On the Block,” Trae Young “On Sale” — Why NBA Superstars Aren’t Untouchable Anymore | Finding The Seams

    The NBA trade market has officially flipped: even “untouchable” superstars are suddenly available — and sometimes for shockingly low prices. Ric Bucher and NBA champion Brendan Haywood react to reports that the Memphis Grizzlies are entertaining a Ja Morant trade, then connect it to a larger league-wide trend: teams are backing away from max and supermax commitments if they don’t trust a star’s daily habits, durability, or cultural fit. From Trae Young being moved for a “discount” package to the idea that today’s billionaire owners treat roster-building like a portfolio (cheap labor, draft-pick “hope,” and controlled overhead), Ric and Brendan break down what this means for the next wave of stars — and which teams should buy low if Ja really is available. Then the conversation pivots to the court: OKC’s midseason slide and why physicality + scouting adjustments are catching up with the Thunder. Finally, Brendan drops his top three college prospects right now (with a loaded draft in view), explains why Cam Boozer is the player he’s most cautious about translating to the NBA, and sets the record straight on Cooper Flagg’s athleticism and offensive development. Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@UnitedWeCast Timestamps00:00 Finding The Seams intro: the jump from college → pros and roster spot → starter00:44 “Breaking news”: Grizzlies entertaining a Ja Morant trade02:35 Trial balloons, fan noise, and owners reacting to social media pressure03:25 “If we don’t like you, we’re not doing business with you” — new superstar reality05:21 Why max/supermax + stricter cap rules make teams pickier than ever06:58 How much do players know before trades? Extensions, options, and “we know how it works”09:28 Trae Young trade shock: “Luxury goods don’t go on sale… I was wrong.”14:49 If Ja’s price is low… Minnesota as the swing-for-the-fences fit17:23 Ja’s contract value vs “reasonable” NBA money now18:26 Players vs owners: why stars are still “underpaid” in NBA economics20:12 Mark Cuban & Lamar Odom story: “I pay quadruple that in taxes”23:31 Another Ja destination: Houston (Ime + a scary lineup vision)26:00 New equity owners, draft picks as cheap labor, and selling hope30:02 OKC’s slide: human nature, scouting adjustments, and matching physicality34:25 Passing on LeBron/Rich Paul — pivot to college hoops35:10 Brendan’s top 3 college players right now (and why)36:59 The prospect who makes him nervous: Cam Boozer translation concerns39:00 Carlos Boozer’s “AAAH!” layup-line trick to sell contact to refs40:01 Cooper Flagg: athleticism debate + developing go-to moves42:25 Wrap-up + “chef” banter #FindingTheSeams #RicBucher #BrendanHaywood #NBA #JaMorant #MemphisGrizzlies #NBATrades #TraeYoung #Supermax #NBASalaryCap #NBAOwners #OKCThunder #SGA #CollegeBasketball #NBADraft #CooperFlagg #CamBoozer #CalebWilson #DarrenPeterson #AJDevasta #UnitedWeCastNetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44분
  8. Michael Jordan’s Ruthless Standard, LeBron’s All-Star Grace & Why the 65-Game Rule Exists | Finding The Seams

    1월 4일

    Michael Jordan’s Ruthless Standard, LeBron’s All-Star Grace & Why the 65-Game Rule Exists | Finding The Seams

    On this episode of Finding The Seams, Ric Bucher and NBA champion Brendan Haywood cover everything from failed 72-hour fasts to the most important debates shaping today’s NBA. 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 gnarliest feet in professional sports. Then the conversation turns serious with the impact of Nikola Jokić’s injury, how it could reshape the Western Conference, and why teams like the San Antonio Spurs may suddenly become nightmare playoff matchups. The duo break down why Victor Wembanyama is already changing offensive behavior across the league, debate the controversial 65-game minimum for NBA awards, and argue why “availability is part of ability.” Brendan also shares unforgettable stories from playing alongside Michael Jordan, 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 LeBron James deserves an automatic All-Star spot—and wild behind-the-scenes stories about David Stern that prove the NBA used to operate very differently. 0:00 – Welcome to Finding The Seams1:40 – Brendan’s 36-hour fast (and why he folded)4:30 – Why NBA big men have destroyed feet6:00 – Nikola Jokic injury & West playoff chaos9:15 – Why Wembanyama already warps defenses12:40 – The 65-game rule explained17:30 – Michael Jordan’s “play no matter what” mentality20:15 – Should LeBron be an automatic All-Star?25:20 – David Stern’s ruthless commissioner stories36:00 – Rookie class standouts & surprises43:00 – Fast talk, family hierarchy & closing laughs #FindingTheSeams #NBATalk #NBAPodcast #MichaelJordan #LeBronJames #VictorWembanyama #NikolaJokic #NBAAllStar #65GameRule #UnitedWeCast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46분
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Finding The Seams is the only weekly basketball podcast that focusses on the jump from college to the pros and from NBA roster spot to stardom — what it takes, how it’s done and who is ready to make it. Your hosts, longtime basketball analyst Ric Bucher and NBA champion Brendan Haywood, will tell you which college players have NBA potential and dive into the battles on every NBA team that decide who gets run and who is on the bench waving a towel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Ric Bucher
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    2025년 - 2026년
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