This years Finals taught us a lot — not just about who won, but how teams are being built. And maybe more importantly, it reminded us why people care in the first place.

For folks here in Indiana, this Pacers run was not just about the scoreboard. It brought people back. Text threads lit up. Old fans tuned back in. And across Indiana, you could feel basketball come alive again.

In this episode of the AM Basketball Breakdown, I walk through what this Finals really meant — what it taught us about the Thunder, the Pacers, and the direction of the league.

The 2025 NBA Draft is here, and with the Mavericks and Spurs jumping up the board, all eyes are on Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper at the top.

Ric Hall joins the show to break down who could rise, who might fall short, and which prospects outside the lottery could end up being steals.

From shot-making wings like Kon Kneuppel to late bloomers like Cedric Coward, and even second-round sleepers like Maxime Reynaud and Rasheer Fleming, this episode covers it all.

Plus, Ric and Adam share the one player they’re rooting hardest for, the take they’re standing by, and the storyline from this class that could shape the NBA five years from now.

Adam Miller is joined by his good friend Jaden Shroyer for the 2nd Annual Father’s Day Episode. From the lessons Jaden learned growing up to the values he is now passing on to his own sons, this episode explores fatherhood, life lessons, and a healthy dose of basketball. Whether you are spending time with your dad or reflecting on the role of father figures, this conversation offers something meaningful and relatable.

If you have not already, take a moment to wish your dad a Happy Father’s Day. He probably deserves it.