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 Seams
• 1:40 – Brendan’s 36-hour fast (and why he folded)
• 4:30 – Why NBA big men have destroyed feet
• 6:00 – Nikola Jokic injury & West playoff chaos
• 9:15 – Why Wembanyama already warps defenses
• 12:40 – The 65-game rule explained
• 17:30 – Michael Jordan’s “play no matter what” mentality
• 20:15 – Should LeBron be an automatic All-Star?
• 25:20 – David Stern’s ruthless commissioner stories
• 36:00 – Rookie class standouts & surprises
• 43:00 – Fast talk, family hierarchy & closing laughs

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