The Rise of Brunson + Marc Stein's Takeaways From Adam Silver's Presser | ALL NBA PODCAST

The Rise of Brunson + Marc Stein's Takeaways From Adam Silver's Presser | ALL NBA PODCAST

From The ALL NBA Podcast by ALLCITY Network

June 5, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 441

About this episode

Adam Mares and Marc Stein discuss the impact of Jalen Brunson on the Knicks and key NBA storylines.

Adam Mares and Marc Stein break down the biggest NBA Finals and league-wide storylines, starting with the incredible partnership between Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns and how Brunson has elevated the New York Knicks into championship contention. They discuss whether this level of stardom was foreseeable during Brunson’s time with the Dallas Mavericks and the lessons teams can learn from Dallas letting him walk in free agency. The conversation also explores why this Finals matchup is a dream scenario for the NBA, the growing impact of NIL deals on top prospects choosing college over the professional route, key takeaways from Adam Silver’s annual press conference, and the legacy of former commissioner David Stern. A must-watch for NBA fans following the Finals, league trends, and the biggest stories shaping basketball’s future. An ALLCITY Network Production

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Host: Adam Mares

Guest: Marc Stein

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