The Kevin O'Connor Show

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Kevin O’Connor has been covering the NBA since 2013, offering film breakdowns and deep analysis along with the occasional hot take or spicy piece of advice for NBA franchises. Check out The Kevin O'Co... more

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June 15, 2026 Post-Finals NBA Draft questions & 2nd round sleepers with Derek Parker + Richie Saunders talks BYU, journey to the league
Kevin O’Connor is joined by Sports Illustrated draft analyst Derek Parker to discuss the NBA Draft now that the Finals have concluded.

What should be made of Darryn Peterson only working out with the Washington Wizards? Are there any lessons from the New York Knicks' Finals run that teams should consider when drafting? KOC and Derek also share six sleeper picks in the second round of the draft.

Then, Richie Saunders, BYU guard and NBA Draft prospect, joins to unpack his journey from three-star high school recruit to elite shooter. Saunders talks about how he intends to rebound from his ACL injury, details his work with two different college coaches and explains why his age is an asset—not a hurdle.

(0:59) Why is Peterson only working out for the Wizards?
(13:38) NBA Draft lessons from NBA Finals
(26:36) Six second round sleepers
(44:01) Reaction to Knicks Finals win from OKC perspective
(52:35) NBA Draft prospect Richie Saunders joins
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1h 20min
June 14, 2026 Knicks win the title, what’s next for the Spurs & the crazy summer ahead with Tom Haberstroh
Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh recap the terrific Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

The Knicks are champions after 53 years! What led to the Knicks’ seemingly improbable championship? What’s next for the San Antonio Spurs?

(0:43) New York Knicks are NBA Champions
(1:20) Jalen Brunson’s Finals performance
(16:25) Spurs have a De’Aaron Fox problem
(22:24) What went wrong with Wemby?
(43:23) Controversial no flagrant called on Wembanyama
(50:46) Karl-Anthony Towns’ Finals performance
(1:00:30) Trade suitors for De’Aaron Fox
(1:04:18) Final thoughts on 2026 Finals

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1h 16min
June 12, 2026 KOC's Mock Draft 8.0: Boozer up to #2, Lendeborg & Philon fall + who should Knicks & Spurs target?
Kevin O'Connor reveals his latest mock draft for the 2026 NBA Draft. Which players are rising on his draft board and which others are seeing their stock plummet?

You can read KOC's full mock draft here: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/draft/

(0:55) Picks 1-5
(8:22) Picks 6-10
(15:17) Picks 11-20
(24:48) Picks 21-30
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40min
June 11, 2026 New York's epic comeback, San Antonio's tragic choke & the best NBA Finals game (ever?!) with Tom Haberstroh + latest on Giannis trade talks
Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberestroh break down the electric Game 4 of the NBA Finals. What led to the Knicks’ historic comeback from a 29-point deficit? Can the Spurs bounce back or is New York’s momentum unstoppable? Who will come out victorious in Game 5?

Plus, the duo addresses the latest conversation around the Giannis trade rumors and gives their picks for the top potential landing spots.

(0:32) Knicks beat Spurs in Game 4
(10:21) Mitch Johnson & De'Aaron Fox's blunders
(26:55) Wembanyama's 2nd half struggles
(47:40) Knicks roster construction
(53:34) Two suitors for a Giannis trade
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1h 4min
June 10, 2026 Draymond Green x KOC: ‘No blood, no foul’ NBA Finals, Wemby's future & essential adjustments for each team
Kevin O’Connor is joined by four-time NBA champion Draymond Green to break down the tactical battles shaping the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals after Game 3. Draymond shares elite player insights on Victor Wembanyama’s rim gravity, the Spurs' pressure defense and the offensive adjustments he'd like to see for both teams. The conversation dives into Wemby’s evolving play style, the need for the Knicks to unlock Karl-Anthony Towns and how physicality may tip the series.

KOC & Green hash out their previous beef on Threads, debate NBA Draft hits & misses and more.

(0:21) Knicks lose at home in Finals Game 3
(8:36) What was different for Wemby in Game 3?
(12:57) How can Wembanyama improve?
(18:53) KOC & Draymond's Threads beef
(23:17) Biggest NBA Draft misses
(25:08) Evaluation of Darius Acuff
(30:47) How Wemby impacts Brunson's game
(36:12) Physicality in NBA Playoffs
(43:26) NBA Finals predictions
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49min
June 09, 2026 Spurs bounce back, Knicks concerns & more NBA Finals Game 3 takeaways with Es Baraheni
Kevin O'Connor & Es Baraheni react to the Spurs' 115-111 victory against the Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. How did Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs bounce back? What adjustments do the Knicks need to make in Game 4 on Wednesday? The pair also dives into the NBA Draft, Giannis trade destinations and more.

Later, NBA Draft prospect Karim Lopez joins the show to discuss his journey from Mexico to Spain to the New Zealand Breakers and how each stop shaped his skill set as an elite player. Lopez shares insights on adjusting to professional competition at age 14 and how facing international talent set the foundation for his projected lottery pick status.

(0:32) Spurs beat Knicks at MSG in Finals Game 3
(44:44) What to do with small guards in NBA Draft?
(53:06) Giannis trade destinations
(1:08:58) Karim Lopez talks his NBA Draft journey
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1h 33min
June 06, 2026 Knicks/Spurs Game 2 takeaways, offseason rumors, evolution of the big man & more with Chris Haynes, DeAndre Jordan, Bennett Stirtz & Aaron Nkrumah
Kevin O'Connor deep dives into the Knicks 105-104 win against the Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Can San Antonio do what has never been done and overcome an 0-2 Finals deficit at home? Or is New York truly just two wins away from becoming NBA champions?
Up next, KOC is joined by NBA insider Chris Haynes from the NBA Finals to discuss the biggest NBA offseason rumors. The pair talk Giannis trade destinations, the NBA Draft and more.
Then, DeAndre Jordan of the New Orleans Pelicans joins the show for a breakdown of the evolution of the big man and why international players have recently been so dominant in the NBA.
Later, NBA Draft prospects Bennett Stirtz & Aaron Nkrumah join to discuss their unique play styles and what they hope to achieve at the next level in the NBA.
(0:59) Knicks take 2-0 lead vs. Spurs in Finals
(20:43) Chris Haynes talks NBA offseason rumors
(30:01) DeAndre Jordan on NBA big men
(39:02) Bennett Stirtz talks his NBA aspirations
(57:55) Aaron Nkrumah on his journey to the NBA Draft
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1h 11min
June 05, 2026 Crazy summer ahead with Tim Bontemps, Lakers talk with James Worthy, future of the draft with Evan Wasch + KOC’s latest first round mock
Kevin O'Connor is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps from NBA Podcast Row in San Antonio, Texas for a deep dive into the teams with the most interesting offseasons. What's next for teams like Atlanta Detroit and Denver now that their seasons are over?
Then, NBA Hall of Famer James Worthy joins the show to talk about the Lakers. How far away is LA really from a Championship and what's next for LeBron James?
Kevin is then joined by Evan Wasch, NBA Executive Vice President of Basketball Strategy & Growth to break down the NBA's new 3-2-1 Draft Lottery system. What are the best parts of this reform and what potential loopholes might teams exploit?
Later, KOC reveals his latest NBA mock draft with only three weeks remaining until the 2026 NBA Draft.
(1:07) Teams with intriguing offseasons with Tim Bontemps
(15:27) James Worthy on LA Lakers
(29:31) 3-2-1 Draft lottery system with Evan Wasch
(39:01) KOC's latest mock draft
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1h 18min
June 04, 2026 7 things we learned in Knicks Game 1 win over Spurs
Kevin O'Connor & Amin Elhassan react live to the aftermath of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
(01:01) Brunson is a Playoff hero
(03:03) Knicks testing Wemby
(14:33) Should Dylan Harper play more?
(21:25) Spurs different defensive looks vs. NYK
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32min
June 03, 2026 Spurs vs. Knicks NBA Finals series preview with Tim Legler & Jared Weiss
Kevin O’Connor previews the NBA Finals matchup between the San Antonio Spurs & the New York Knicks from the NBA’s Podcast Row at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

First, Tim Legler joins for a Knicks deep-dive. How can New York stop Wembanyama and this young Spurs team? Then, Jared Weiss talks all things San Antonio and makes predictions for the series.

(0:30) Tim Legler talks New York Knicks
(14:42) Jared Weiss previews San Antonio Spurs
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35min

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