Kawhi’s masterpiece, KAT’s vanishing act & the state of every NBA Playoff series
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Nate Duncan on this jam-packed edition of the KOC Show. First the guys react to the Game 2 thriller between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers -- Kawhi Leonard's performance has Kevin asking some big legacy questions. The New York Knicks fall to Cade Cunningham's Detroit Pistons -- what options does Tom Thibodeau have at this point? Nico Harrison's latest comments have Kevin and Nate befuddled. Cooper Flagg officially declares for the Draft! Damian Lillard is back! Plus Kevin and Nate discuss each NBA Playoff series -- this episode has you covered!(0:48) Clippers beat Nuggets in game 2(12:33) Pistons FINALLY get a playoff win(25:08) Landry Fields fired by Hawks(30:42) Cooper Flagg officially declares for Draft(33:47) Nico Harrison stupidity strikes again…(39:01) Damian Lillard to return for Bucks vs. Pacers(47:01) Most overrated NBA players(50:23) Thunder vs. Grizzlies game 2 preview(52:01) Magic vs. Celtics game 2 preview(53:09) Warriors vs. Rockets game 2 preview(1:02:17) Lakers vs. Timberwolves game 2 preview
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1:08:10
NBA's Top 40 Players in the 2025 Playoffs – KOC's CONTROVERSIAL Rankings REVEALED!
Kevin O'Connor went into the lab and cooked up his definitive TOP 40 players of the the 2025 NBA Playoffs, in order. Come for the snubs, stay for the controversy. It's KOC's opinion and if you don't like it, let him know in the comments. All 16 NBA Playoff teams are represented in this comprehensive, first-ever Top 40 Postseason Player rankings — and you can only get it on this special edition of The KOC Show!(02:00) - #40-31(16:20) - #30-21(28:35) - #20-11(43:35) - Top 10
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1:00:53
Steph & Butler dominate the play-in, Lakers-Wolves and Nuggets-Clippers breakdowns and Nico Harrison drops more stupidity
KOC is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni to preview and predict some of the best Round 1 matchups of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, starting with the Golden State Warriors vs. the Houston Rockets, who are fresh off the Dubs advancing out of the Play-In against the Memphis Grizzlies. Will Amen Thompson shut down Steph Curry again?? Don't miss Kevin's prediction for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves -- as the guys preview what to expect when LeBron James and Luka Doncic take on Anthony Edwards and company. Why Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets vs. Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers could be the best matchup of Round 1.Plus: KOC's got hot takes on Trae Young having "sore loser energy," the Boston Celtics-Orlando Magic Round 1 series, what the Joe Dumars news means for Zion Williamson's future in New Orleans (hint: TRADE time!) and, of course, Kevin goes scorched earth on Nico Harrison's latest boneheaded comments about the Dallas Mavericks. (0:43) Warriors beat Grizzlies Tuesday night(8:24) Warriors vs. Rockets preview(22:32) Magic defeat Hawks on Tuesday(28:15) Magic vs. Celtics preview(33:51) Timberwolves vs. Lakers preview(45:35) Nuggets vs. Clippers preview(58:16) Nico Harrison says ‘defense wins championships’(1:05:15) Pelicans hire Joe Dumars(1:10:43) Damian Lillard out for start of playoffs
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1:12:58
Did the Warriors blow it? Full NBA playoff preview, Flagg’s ideal teams, Suns fire Bud & Andrew Sharp joins
Kevin O'Connor is joined by fellow NBA podcaster Andrew Sharp, host of "The Greatest of All Talk"and "Sharp Tech with Stratechery” to preview the Play-In Tournament, as well as the NBA Playoffs. Are the Golden State Warriors too fatigued to make it out of the Play-In, and what version of Jimmy Butler can Steph Curry expect?Why is Andrew picking Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves to knock out Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers. Plus, the biggest question when it comes to each of the contender's chances just before the postseason begins.And don't miss KOC and Sharp reacting to the breaking news that the Phoenix Suns were firing Mike Budenholzer — what could that mean for the future of Devin Booker and Kevin Durant?(0:30) Andrew Sharp joins(1:02) Clippers beat Warriors in OT(14:22) Is this the best Kawhi-Clippers team?(19:07) Can the Denver/Clippers winner beat OKC?(24:46) Lakers vs. Timberwolves preview(31:54) Eastern Conference Playoffs questions & answers(31:56) Which play-in team is most likely to make a run?(33:41) Do the Celtics need Jaylen Brown?(35:52) What do the Cavs need to win?(40:31) Is Cade Cunningham the best player in the DET/NYK series?(44:07) Should Knicks fire Thibs?(49:08) What do the Bucks need out of Damian Lilliard?(50:51) Are we sleeping on the Pacers?(51:43) KOC’s 5 favorite Flagg fits(1:02:38) Pelicans fire executive VP Griffin(1:03:00) Suns fire head coach Budenholzer
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1:09:27
KOC hands out his 2025 NBA Awards hardware, & latest on jam-packed Playoff Picture out West
On the latest episode of the Kevin O’Connor Show, KOC is joined by Tom Haberstroh to reveal his 2024-25 NBA awards ballot. The pair debate all the biggest honors including Nikola Jokic vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP and Amen Thompson vs. Draymond Green for DPOY. Plus, is Payton Pritchard the undisputed Sixth Man of the Year? And should Cade Cunningham even be ELIGIBLE for Most-Improved Player considering he was a no. 1 overall draft pick??Later, they recap the Minnesota Timberwolves routing of the Memphis Grizzlies. Anthony Edwards dropped 40+ despite Zach Edey finding his footing for Memphis—could the Wolves find themselves the four seed in the West?(0:35) Timberwolves beat Grizzlies Thursday night(3:12) Updated Western Conference playoff picture(11:11) KOC’s NBA awards ballots(11:12) SGA vs. Jokic for MVP?(24:54) Stephon Castle for Rookie of the Year?(34:39) Amen Thompson vs. Draymond Green for DPOY?(50:25) Payton Pritchard for 6th Man of the Year?(54:55) Who should win Coach of the Year?(1:00:11) Cade Cunningham MIP controversy
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Big news, hoop-heads. Join Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor as he delves into the world of basketball, covering the latest in the NBA, in-depth analysis of key games, draft prospects, and more. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the sport, Kevin provides insights and interviews with experts to keep you informed and entertained. Tune in twice a week on your favorite podcast app or YouTube to The Kevin O'Connor Show.
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