The Kevin O'Connor Show

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 [https://apple.co/3zEuT]

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 Show Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kevin-oconnor-show/id1769225582] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6Phxh0Ph8yzn7pyuspWWzq] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDfvaiOL5KNcdogZDIw5uI59]   🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTube Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj [https://apple.co/3zEuTQj] or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts [https://sports.yahoo.com/podcasts/]

From role player to STUD, Trey Murphy's individual ascent this season surprised even himself. The Pelicans' superstar-in-the-making shares how he went from doubting himself to now KNOWING why he belongs. Trey kept it real on why his New Orleans Pelicans team started the year so poorly. Kevin asks Murphy to fill-in-the-blank: Zion Williamson is a top __ player in the NBA right now? That answer will surprise you. Plus with Trey being the most UNDER-APPRECIATED, unheralded star in the NBA, KOC asks Trey to pick a "starting 5" of the most underrated players in the NBA right now. You will never guess who's on his list. Trey also weighs in on what Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors said about the NBA becoming "boring." how the Oklahoma City Thunder are so hard to beat, his personal reaction to the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade, and much more. (0:49) Draymond Green comments on NBA (1:33) Why Trey Murphy loves ball (2:26) Assessment of Orlando Magic (5:16) Assessment of Detroit Pistons (6:01) Murphy's development & improvements (13:53) Under-appreciated NBA players (20:41) Luka - AD trade reactions (21:17) How can Murphy become an All-Star? (23:27) Zion Williams impact on Pelicans (25:49) Pelicans struggles this season (30:48) Assessment of Oklahoma City Thunder (34:20) Assessment of Denver Nuggets (35:08) Toughest places to play in NBA (40:34) Current state of the NBA (45:41) Kobe's influence on Trey Murphy (48:27) Call of Duty & gaming   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 [https://apple.co/3zEuT]

Kevin O'Connor spared no one from a total evisceration of the NBA All-Star Weekend, especially the new Sunday night game format. Why did TNT make the night more about themselves than the players? How did Commissioner Adam Silver allow an All-Star Weekend in San Francisco without Steph Curry in the 3-point contest? How is Kevin supposed to be excited about a "G-Leaguer" that "only uses props" in the Slam Dunk contest? KOC loves LeBron but says he's to blame as well for pulling out of the All-Star Game last-minute! EVERYTHING All-Star is a mess according to Kevin and Dan Titus. The guys also break down the several weird sound bytes from Draymond Green, including he and Jimmy Butler both being "alpha" personalities, Dray's prediction that the Warriors will win the title THIS season, and Green allegedly "turning down" the Warriors' Head Coaching position in the future once Steve Kerr retires. 0:22 - Team Shaq Wins 41-25! MVP: Steph Curry (2nd ASG MVP) 2:16 - Was Wemby Impressive? Injected energy into Team Chuck 3:40 - New Format vs. East vs. West – Which one’s better? 5:35 - Charles Barkley vs. Draymond – Did Dray’s generation ruin the NBA? 6:52 - How To Fix All-Star Weekend – KOC & Dan’s ideas 9:41 - Giannis' Big Idea – Team USA vs. World + Global ASG Cities 12:20 - Mac McClung 3-Peats in the Dunk Contest 17:49 - Draymond on Butler & GSW’s Title Chances 19:08 - Did Draymond Turn Down Future GSW HC Job? Serious or trolling? 21:08 - Fantasy Basketball Breakout Players w/ Dan Titus 26:36 - More Fantasy Pickups – Who’s worth adding?

All 30 NBA teams are ranked by tier in this episode of the Kevin O'Connor Show. Heading into All-Star Weekend, which FOUR teams are "The Favorites" according to Kevin (and who's #1)? Which 3 teams does KOC view as "Contender...ish?" Next up, there's the "RESPECT YOUR ELDERS" category, the "SOMETHING IS MISSING" bucket, and then the dreaded "GRIPPING THE ELECTRICAL CORD" tier. Rounding out the rest of the league: the "League Pass Darlings" and unfortunately, the bottom tier: "POOP FOR COOPER" Flagg. All 30 teams fit into one of those categories, and KOC ranks them ALL here. Plus Tom Haberstroh stops by for an unexpectedly HEATED debate about "Old Man Chris Paul!" Why KOC thinks the San Antonio Spurs are tanking in broad daylight, why the Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George looks like "Khris Middleton but with $100 Million owed to him" and how Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic are playing some of the best 2-man basketball the NBA has EVER SEEN. (00:35) - Poop for Cooper tier (9:00) - League Pass darlings tier (15:05) - Gripping the electrical cord tier (18:30) - Something's missing tier (23:35) - Respect your elders tier (26:20) - Contender-ish tier (30:55) - The favorites tier (38:20) - Buy Denver as a legit contender? (49:55) - Donovan Clingan sleeper for ROTY? (52:20) - Are the Spurs quiet tanking? (57:20) - Concern for Los Angeles Lakers in loss to Utah? (1:04:30) - Bol Bol surging (1:06:50) - Any hope left for the 76ers? 📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT [https://apple.co/3zEuT]