Superstar Austin Reaves? Has Giannis hurt his legacy? Kawhi dominant again? + 11 more big NBA questions | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to answer 14 big NBA questions at the moment: Is Austin Reaves the modern day Manu Ginobili? Is Giannis' legacy taking a major hit this season? Could "Skinny Kawhi" help the Clippers go on an improbable Playoff run? Plus the guys talk Nikola Jokic and whether the Denver Nuggets' big man is seriously injured, the concern level surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers after suffering a 3rd straight loss, who will get the 10-seed between the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers, the Boston Celtics being sold for a record amount of money, the Houston Rockets' 8-game win streak and which East sleeper goes on the deeper run between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons. All this and more on this monster 14-pack of NBA questions KOC needs you to think about. (0:40) Are the Clippers formidable with Kawhi ‘back?’(5:41) Concerned for Cavaliers?(9:23) Reaves steps up for Lakers(15:36) Can Phoenix hang on to the 10 seed?(19:58) Anthony Davis nearing a return(22:30) Are Warriors still top-tier title contenders?(25:26) 21 stars did not play Wednesday(31:10) Nuggets struggle without Jokic(34:03) Who’s to blame for Bucks failures?(40:28) Celtics sold for $6.1 billion(45:26) Who can make a deeper run: Pacers or Pistons?(49:12) Where should Amen Thompson play for Rockets?(51:27) What’s wrong with the Grizzlies?(53:28) NCAA Tourney predictions(55:52) Favorite mid-lottery prospects Want to compete against KOC and the entire Yahoo Sports crew in this year's NCAA tournaments? Enter the Men's and Women's contests to claim the ultimate bragging rights.Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube
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Bucks WASTING an all-time great Giannis season? | The Big Number
The Big Number this week looks at the spectacular season being had by Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. Could the Greek Freak finish 3rd in the MVP race, despite how disappointing the team has been? Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal that Giannis is putting up numbers that we've never seen before, but no one is talking about it. That probably has something to do with the Bucks being WINLESS against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder this season. Tuesday night's loss to Golden State was bad enough that Doc Rivers called a meeting with Giannis and Damian Lillard to try and pull the Bucks out of a "dire" situation.(3:30) - Does Giannis deserve more MVP buzz?(13:25) - Celtics' lead over Bucks helps Tatum's case(17:55) - Is the Cavs' talented roster hurting Donovan Mitchell's case?(24:50) - Too little too late for Anthony Edwards?(28:15) - Jalen Brunson is elevating the Knicks(32:15) - Over/under scoreboard update(33:05) - Are the Bucks a one & done playoff team?Want to compete against Tom, Dan and the entire Yahoo Sports team in this year's NCAA tournaments? Enter the Men's and Women's contests to claim the ultimate bragging rights.Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube
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March Madness prospects to watch with Mark Titus & NBA contender check-in with Marcus Morris | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor and Mark Titus unveil their first-ever March Madness NBA Prospect Draft! Mark says the #1 overall player on both offense and defense in the coming NBA Draft is Cooper Flagg, which has both guys realizing the Duke phenom compares to football's 2-way stud, Travis Hunter. Mark drafts a full 5-man starting lineup of prospects participating in March Madness, including a 6th Man. Kevin then drafts his 5-man starting lineup including the 1st guy off his bench. Some of the names they discuss: Jase Richardson (Michigan State), VJ Edgecombe (Baylor), Kon Knueppel (Duke), Derik Queen (Maryland), Jeremiah Fears (Oklahoma), and more. Plus both guys weigh in on the disappointment of Rutgers not being in The Tournament, which means America misses out on getting to see the brilliant play of both Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper (boo!)And then, 14-year NBA veteran Marcus Morris did NOT hold back in his debut appearance on the KOC Show, going absolutely scorched earth on Daryl Morey -- "I don't trust Daryl Morey!" Marcus explains his disdain for the Philadelphia 76ers' VP of Basketball Operations in this MUST-watch sitdown interview. Plus Marcus takes Kevin behind the scenes of how he found out his brother Markieff was traded with Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Morris also believes the Oklahoma City Thunder could be upset by the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, and explains why the Cleveland Cavaliers won't get by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. (0:27) - Mark Titus joins(2:08) - Titus' NBA draft prospect locks(33:45) - Ace Bailey & Dylan Harper miss March Madness(37:30) - KOC's NBA draft prospect gambles(1:06:25) - Marcus Morris joins
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Playoff risers, lottery tankers and Cooper Flagg’s injury | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Let the NBA Draft Lottery tanking COMMENCE! De'Aaron Fox of the San Antonio Spurs, out for the year. Paul George, likely done for the year. The Mavs, well they're not TRYING to tank but it's happening anyway because DuMont and Nico Harrison's respective visions for the Dallas Mavericks continue to blow up in their face. The Miami Heat, we can't tell if they're tanking or just plain stink. The Utah Jazz are tanking in plain sight (and getting fined for it). But there's plenty of good too -- Tom Haberstroh tells Kevin O'Connor that the Golden State Warriors are officially a "top-tier" title contender, right up there with the Cavs, Thunder and Celtics. It's all on this fresh new episode of The KOC Show.Plus, former NBA star Gordon Hayward joins Kevin O'Connor to break down Cooper Flagg's injury, and what this could mean for #1-ranked Duke's immediate future with The Tournament looming. Hayward explains how after he saw the Flagg injury, the first thing he thought of was his own gruesome ankle injury. KOC and Gordon also talk about which players for Duke will now need to step up, including Kon Knueppel. Gordon also reacts to his alma mater Butler losing on Thursday to #6 St. John's. (1:28) NBA teams beginning to tank(1:59) Utah Jazz fined(2:35) San Antonio Spurs tanking?(3:50) Philadelphia 76ers tanking?(7:26) Miami Heat tanking?(10:47) Are teams tanking for Cooper Flagg?(13:22) Portland Trail Blazers are NOT tanking(20:49) Mikal Bridges comments on ‘minutes’(27:41) DuMont comments on Luka trade(35:47) Golden State Warriors title contenders?(43:43) Minnesota Timberwolves title contenders?(52:33) Why incentives matter in NBA postseason(58:17) Gordon Hayward joins the show 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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Jimmy Butler transforms Warriors from SLOPPY to SLEEK | The Big Number
On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive deep into the seismic shift in the Golden State Warriors' performance since Jimmy Butler's arrival. From being one of the sloppiest teams in the NBA to now leading the league in free throws made with fewer turnovers than ever, Butler has reshaped the Warriors into a mistake-free juggernaut. The pair break down his impressive individual stats, including how he's driving efficiency on both ends without dominating the ball, and what his presence has done to increase Steph Curry’s scoring, pushing him to one of his most efficient stretches ever. Could Butler’s addition be the missing piece to a Warriors’ NBA title run?Tom & Dan also take a close look at how the Warriors have adjusted in non-Steph minutes, with Jimmy’s impressive numbers filling the gap when Curry sits, and discuss the effectiveness of their new small-ball lineup. Plus, the impact of Jonathan Kuminga’s potential return and how his presence could further bolster Golden State’s depth as they head into the postseason. With Butler's impact stretching from offense to defense, could this midseason trade go down as one of the best in NBA history?(1:15) - Big Number: Jimmy Butler revitalizes Golden State(16:25) - Steph’s improved shooting(22:00) - Warriors’ new & improved net rating(24:15) - Golden State small-ball starting five(28:00) - Kuminga to return after ankle injury(33:50) - Over/under scoreboard update(34:25) - Shaq forgets who’s coaching the Pistons📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT
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