# Are the Cavs paying attention to the Knicks' NBA Finals blueprint, or learning the wrong lessons?

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Podcast: [Wine and Gold Talk Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250)
Published: 2026-06-05T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor, and Jimmy Watkins discuss New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson's exceptional clutch performances and his unique ability to dominate a "tall man's game" despite his smaller stature. The guys praise Brunson's fundamentally sound playstyle, unflappable demeanor in the fourth quarter, and his selfless leadership, which notably allowed the Knicks to build a perfectly tailored, title-contending roster around him. Throughout the conversation, they contrast the Knicks' bold and successful roster construction with the Cleveland Cavaliers' struggles, ultimately arguing that Brunson has proven himself to be a superior cornerstone player to Donovan Mitchell and urging the Cavaliers to learn from New York's blueprint rather than relying on regular-season analytics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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