Episode 34 - 2026 NBA Finals Preview

Episode 34 - 2026 NBA Finals Preview

From The AM Basketball Breakdown by Adam Miller

June 3, 2026 · 26 min · Episode 34

About this episode

Adam Miller previews the 2026 NBA Finals and discusses key playoff takeaways and team dynamics.

In this episode, Adam Miller breaks down the biggest takeaways from the NBA playoffs and previews the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs. He discusses the Celtics' disappointing collapse after blowing a 3-1 series lead, what it means for Joe Mazzulla and the future of the roster, and examines the roster questions facing the Thunder after their playoff exit. Adam also looks at the emergence of what could become the NBA's next great rivalry between Oklahoma City and San Antonio, including the coaching adjustments that helped fuel the Spurs' Finals run and what a championship at just 22 years old could mean for Victor Wembanyama's legacy and the future of the league. He discusses what a championship would mean for the Knicks, Jalen Brunson's legacy, and the organization's patient approach to team building. Finally, Adam breaks down how either outcome could shape the future of the league and shares his prediction for a Finals matchup that features passionate fan bases, incredible atmospheres, and a generational star looking to announce that he has arrived on basketball's biggest stage.

People in this episode

Host: Adam Miller

Topics covered

  • NBA playoffs
  • 2026 NBA Finals
  • team building
  • player legacies
  • coaching adjustments
  • rivalries

Keywords

  • NBA Finals
  • playoffs
  • Knicks
  • Spurs
  • Celtics
  • Joe Mazzulla
  • Victor Wembanyama
  • Jalen Brunson
  • rivalry
  • coaching

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Knicks, Spurs, Celtics, Thunder

Places: Oklahoma City, San Antonio

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