The Kevin O'Connor Show

• Luka, LeBron leave OT with WIN, Brunson leaves LIMPING

  Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh dive into the Lakers' thrilling overtime victory against the Knicks in this episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show. How concerned should Knicks fans be about Jalen Brunson's ankle injury, and does Thibs deserve any blame for the star guard's usage down the stretch? Plus, the OT heroics of Luka Doncic prove yet again why Nico Harrison made "the dumbest trade" in the history of sports.Plus KOC and Tom rank the current Western Conference Play-In picture teams currently seeded from #6-through-#12. How awesome would it be to get a Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers series in Round 1 of the Playoffs? Speaking of the Dubs, the guys break down Draymond Green's foot-in-mouth comments about Karl-Anthony Towns missing the Knicks-Warriors game. And their hilarious recap of the Charles Barkley vs Kendrick Perkins "media feud" that took place on social media Thursday night.Later, 2025's #1 recruit and BYU commit AJ Dybantsa sits down with KOC to talk his greatest inspirations, why he plays basketball, his expectations for the NBA and much more.(00:45) - KOC's West Play-In power rankings(25:20) - Do NBA coaches need to experiment more?(31:30) - Jalen Brunson suffers ankle injury(36:00) - NBA media drama: Draymond & KAT, Charles Barkley & Kendrick Perkins(42:25) - Best restaurants in Portland(47:00) - AJ Dybantsa on life & basketball📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT

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• 7 NBA takes I NEED to get off my chest

  I’ve got a lot on my mind watching the NBA as of late, and on this pod I’m unleashing some of those takes. Some are hot. Others are mild. After opening with some thoughts on the Phoenix Suns and Philadelphia 76ers, I brought on three guests to discuss the rest. Jared Weiss, who covers the NBA for The Athletic, talked Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets. Then Legend Of Winning came on to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, before Bryce Simon made his second appearance to talk Detroit Pistons and some NBA Draft.(00:30) - Devin Booker needs to request a trade(2:20) - NBA should change the play-in rules(4:50) - Celtics are still the favorites in the East(18:35) - Nuggets need to play their young guys(21:05) - Lakers are best-equipped team to take out OKC(44:00) - James Harden needs to adapt(54:25) - LOW calls out KOC’s dunk contest takes(1:02:05) - Could the Pistons win a playoff series?(1:22:15) - NBA draft takes: Jase Richardson & Danny Wolf📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT

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• Steph drops 56, LeBron dominates, and Father Time calls timeout

  After yet another night of Stephortless Brongevity, Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh are wondering if Father Time has lost his powers. Steph Curry drops 56 (including 12 threes!) vs. the hapless Orlando Magic, and LeBron James continues to rewrite the history books after a 3-and-D clinic vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. All of that "Face of the League" talk can be quieted, as KOC and Tom point out that these two might STILL be in their primes. Speaking of the "face of the league" comments from King James, Kevin and Tom agree -- the way the national media covers the game right now is STALE.Also on this episode of The KOC Show: the Denver Nuggets fell to the Milwaukee Bucks and the guys think THE BLAME GAME is about to fall squarely on Russell Westbrook. Uh oh. Plus, the season of misery continues for the Phoenix Suns. They fell to the New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson, who logged his first triple-double -- maybe thanks to Zion's new tattoo? Plus Kevin and Tom hit the streaking Detroit Pistons, the surging Portland Trailblazers, pay homage to Gregg Popovich, and discuss Paul George's temporary leave from podcasting life. (0:48) Steph drops 56 pts on Magic(19:50) Bucks defeat Nuggets at home(29:19) Lakers take down Timberwolves(37:53) LeBron on being “face of the league”(43:29) Zion’s new tattoo(50:53) Suns lose to struggling Pelicans(58:02) Anthony Edwards double technical(1:01:32) Popovich won’t return this season(1:03:32) Paul George breaks from podcasting(1:04:07) Blazers recent success(1:06:51) Can Pistons make run in playoffs? Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3DdhtRO🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4gDqoKY📢 Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT

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• 10 NBA questions keeping me up at night

  Are you tossing and turning at night thinking about all the unanswered questions going on in the NBA right now with just 6 weeks left in the regular season? Kevin O'Connor is dealing with some BAD insomnba, which is like insomnia — just way worse. KOC is tormented wondering if the Suns could actually MISS the Play-In. No way... right? Is the Joel Embiid Era in Philadelphia finally over? Will the New York Knicks problems be fixed with the return of Mitchell Robinson, or will they continue to REGRET the Mikal Bridges trade? Is Paolo Banchero even good?!? Are the Cleveland Cavaliers now built to OVERCOME the Boston Celtics? Will Ja Morant ever return to his old form in the Memphis Grizzlies new-look offense? Was Kevin dumb for thinking the Golden State Warriors should have blown it up? As you can see, it is a BAD case of insomnba. Counting sheep hasn't helped, but voicing his concerns on this episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show might do the trick.(00:25) - Do I regret suggesting GSW blow it up?(3:20) - Will small ball benefit the Los Angeles Lakers?(5:30) - Can Ja find himself in Memphis' new-look O?(7:30) - Are the Phoenix Suns about to miss the play-in?(27:45) - Is Paolo Banchero actually any good?(30:25) - Is it worth holding onto hope for the Milwaukee Bucks?(32:25) - Can new-look Cavs perform better vs. Boston?(33:15) - Does Mitchell Robinson complete the Knicks?(53:00) - Who’s going to start tanking?(56:20) - Is the Joel Embiid era over in Philly?📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT

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• Contenders vs. Pretenders, Ring Culture, and Growing NBA Superstars with Drew Hanlen

  Drew Hanlen is the basketball skills and development trainer for superstars like Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tyrese Maxey, Tyrese Haliburton, Trey Murphy and many more of the NBA's elite. What can this "short," former college hooper possibly offer to these GIANTS of the game? A lot, as you'll see on this episode of the Kevin O'Connor show! Why Drew thinks critics are DUMB for calling Joel "washed," how Tatum took the mental leap before winning a title, how Haliburton became "the best passer" in the NBA, and so many more interesting stories, secrets and opinions from one of the most prolific trainers in the NBA. No one knows the inner circles of all the players and teams like Drew, and he keeps it real with his picks for NBA MVP, who he thinks will make the NBA Finals, and more.(01:32) NBA Contenders(04:58) Giannis improved mid-range game(08:18) Cavaliers a real threat in the east?(10:58) Any hope for Sixers and Joel Embiid?(17:29) Could you fix Ben Simmons?(20:55) Jokic and Nuggets on a winning streak(22:49) Will Luka help LeBron(25:25) Outlook for the Knicks(28:31) Jayson Tatum’s mentality(39:17) Teaching NBA superstars(43:06) Tyrese Haliburton’s nature(48:11) Changing NBA end of year awards(54:32) Ring culture downplaying NBA regular season(57:04) Player you would love to work with(1:00) Drew talks his new book Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts

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