On this episode of The Big Number Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine react to Draymond Green's stunning proclamation that the Golden State Warriors "WILL" win the NBA title this season. They don't agree, but it did give them a good idea — which long shots COULD win the Larry O in June? Find out why the Houston Rockets, LA Clippers, and Minnesota Timberwolves all met the threshold as teams with long odds that do have a viable path to pay dirt. Come for the longshot betting tips backed up by the numbers, stay for the Sisqo "Thong Song" reenactment — this episode has it all!

(1:10) - The Big Number: our Draymond Green-level championship sleeper picks
(14:55) - Jamal Murray and the surging Denver Nuggets
(19:00) - Are we underestimating the Memphis Grizzlies?
(25:35) - Can Brunson & Anunoby elevate the New York Knicks?
(29:15) - Are we sleeping on the Timberwolves?
(33:35) - Over/Under scoreboard update
(38:20) - Does the NBA All-Star Game need to change?

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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and the Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn reflect on NBA All-Star weekend and what the league and players need to do to make it worth while.

Vince and Gary then give their picks for potential NBA Finals matchups including which series would be most chaotic and which would garner the largest amount of viewers.

Later, Vince and Gary unpack why Anthony Edwards is so adamant about not being the face of the NBA.

(01:34) San Francisco hosts All-Star weekend

(05:08) All-Star format

(22:23) Finals matchup you want to see most

(23:45) Most likely Finals matchup

(26:28) Finals matchup that will generate highest ratings

(28:33) Finals matchup that would cause the most chaos

(32:16) Anthony Edwards face of the NBA

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

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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?

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On this episode of The Big Number Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine preview the 2025 NBA All-Star weekend and make the case for several All-Star MVP candidates. Could it be hometown host & hero Steph Curry? Or will Damian Lillard win a second-straight MVP? There’s also a strong case for LeBron James who’s playing with a new pep in his step now that Luka Doncic has joined the Lakers. Plus, what if Victor Wembanyama takes revenge on Steph Curry after losing to Team USA in the Olympics to steal the MVP award from him on his home turf?

Tom & Dan update the scoreboard on their over/unders competition and take a look at the hottest draft prospect in the country, Cooper Flagg. The pair discuss which teams are currently in position to land Flagg and just how scary certain franchises could become if they manage to ‘capture the Flagg.’ 

(1:24) The Big Number: 15

(4:29) Steph Curry for All-Star MVP?

(10:49) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP?

(13:00) Damian Lillard for MVP?

(17:45) Anthony Edwards for MVP?

(21:27) LeBron James for MVP?

(24:50) Victor Wembanyama for MVP?

(29:05) Over/unders update

(30:58) Who will land Cooper Flagg?

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Vincent Goodwill and Dan Titus discuss if Joel Embiid has a future with the Philadelphia 76ers following news he may need another knee surgery.

Vince and Dan then give their thoughts on NBA All-Star weekend and if it can be saved.

Later, Vince and Ice Young react to Kevin Durant clapping back at Ramona Shelburne and the latest news with Unrivaled.

(1:39) - Joel Embiid Surgery

(10:52) - Dallas Mavericks

(14:31) - All-Star Weekend

(21:21) - KD Claps back

(33:31) - Breanna Stewart scoreless

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What a debut! The Los Angeles Lakers dismantled the Utah Jazz on Monday night, and the chemistry between Luka Doncic and LeBron James was palpable and on full display. KOC and Daman Rangoola couldn't believe their eyes, it's really real! Daman takes KOC inside the minds of Lakers fans, who actually — for real — feel badly for Dallas Mavericks fans. And with Anthony Davis' injury situation already looking dire, KOC and Daman wonder if the Mavericks "win-now" strategy is about to free-fall.

Jon Krawczynski stops by the KOC Show to talk all things Minnesota Timberwolves. How close was Minnesota to ACTUALLY landing Kevin Durant on Deadline Day? Jon offers insight on what exactly went down as the Wolves tried to create the "DUR-ANT" pairing (and how they still could this coming offseason). KOC and Jon also react to the Wolves' embarrassing loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, who welcomed newcomer De'Andre Hunter into their lineup. And, Jon has the latest on the Timberwolves' majority ownership situation.

(00:50) - Reacting to Luka Doncic’s Laker debut

(11:20) - Mark Williams trade debacle

(14:30) - AD’s injury & the Mavericks

(24:50) - Early impressions of new-look Spurs

(29:50) - Thoughts on Jimmy Butler’s fit with Golden State

(35:10) - Cavs beat Wolves 128-107

(42:10) - Wolves inch towards A-Rod majority ownership

(48:50) - Is Wolves’ interest in Kevin Durant genuine?

(54:05) - Just Riffin’

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Vincent Goodwill and Amin Elhassan break down why Kevin Durant significantly impacted Jimmy Butler being traded to the Golden State Warriors and how the relationship with Durant and the Phoenix Suns is now fractured.

Vince and Amin then discuss how the Los Angeles Lakers trading for Mark Williams is a sign they’ve handed the keys to the organization to Luka Doncic.

Later, Vince and Amin pick their winners and losers from some of the notable trades that took place before the NBA deadline.

(01:18) Kevin Durant's impact on Jimmy Butler trade

(07:10) Kevin Durant's free agency

(19:46) Jimmy Butler get his money from Warriors

(31:27) Luka Doncic already influencing decisions for Lakers

(50:03) Winners and losers from NBA trade deadline moves

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Never in the long, storied history of The Kevin O'Connor Show has KOC managed to hit ALL 30 NBA teams in one BONANZA of a podcast... until now! Headlined by the Golden State Warriors landing Jimmy Butler (and whether that move makes them a contender), what an incredible 2025 NBA Trade Deadline. The biggest LOSER on Deadline Day was the Phoenix Suns -- whose future now looks beyond bleak as they deal with the aftermath of failed Kevin Durant trade talks (and now: a toxic locker-room). But the Milwaukee Bucks aren't too far behind! 

KOC and Tom explain how the Kyle Kuzma deal spells doom for Milwaukee in the form of Giannis Antetokounmpo potentially asking for a trade as soon as this summer! And, why the Cleveland Cavaliers went from rich-to-richer in acquiring De'Andre Hunter from the Atlanta Hawks. Kevin explains why the Hawks' Deadline activity showed him that Trae Young's future in ATL is now in serious doubt. 

Plus: Tom and Kevin don't exactly see eye-to-eye on the MARK WILLIAMS fit with the Los Angeles Lakers. And what on earth were the Toronto Raptors doing acquiring Brandon Ingram? Why the Sacramento Kings acquisition of Jonas Valanciunas could be a jumbo-sized win, and so much more. This episode has it all, just hit play. Sit back and relax as if you were the Nuggets, Wolves, Blazers and Magic on Trade Deadline Day.

(1:16) Lakers trade for Mark Williams

(13:41) Warriors trade for Jimmy Butler

(30:57) Suns move Jusuf Nurkic to Hornets

(39:23) Grizzlies send Marcus Smart to Wizards

(42:36) Jonas Valanciunas to the Kings

(45:02) Hawks trade Bogdanovic to Clippers

(50:07) Cavs land De’Andre Hunter

(55:23) Trae Young’s future ‘murky’

(1:04:48) Amen Thompson untouchable at deadline

(1:06:35) Bucks & Wizards trade Khris Middleton for Kyle Kuzma

(1:16:49) Raptors acquire Brandon Ingram

(1:23:26) Chet Holmgren returns for Thunder

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