# Little Happier: NBA Players on the “Today” Show: When Lighthearted Humor Is Better than Sympathetic Silence

An episode of [Happier with Gretchen Rubin](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/969519520), 24 Aug 2026, 6:05.

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An exchange between Knicks teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart illustrates the fact that sometimes, we’re better off treating a painful subject with lighthearted humor rather than sympathetic silence. Connect with Us: • Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com • Website: gretchenrubin.com • Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft • Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—it helps other listeners find the show! Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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