The Kevin O'Connor Show

KOC shares five must-watch NBA preseason trends, from Jalen Duren’s outstanding performance and the evolution of big men shooting threes to deep dives into changing shot distributions in Dallas, Houston and Philadelphia. Plus, are Giannis Antetokounmpo’s MVP odds way too low? And is there a Rookie of the Year sleeper in Oklahoma City?

Kevin O'Connor is then joined by NBA shooting coach Chris Matthews, known as Lethal Shooter, as he shares experiences from training NBA stars like Jaylen Brown, Anthony Davis, AJ Dybantsa and more. The conversation dives into Lethal Shooter’s creative content and collaborations and how he pushed NBA stars to the limit of what is possible with their shot.

(1:27) 5 Preseason trends to track
(18:58) Lethal Shooter joins the show
(24:05) Training Jaylen Brown
(26:27) Zion Williamson shooting 3s
(35:33) How to fix Ben Simmons' game?
(38:33) Does Wemby shoot too many 3s?
(42:58) Most exciting teams this season
(47:48) Expectations for AJ Dybantsa & Wizards
(51:59) Importance of the midrange
(53:26) Chris Matthews' journey to social media stardom

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Kevin O’Connor welcomes special guest Chris Vernon to go all-in on their “semi-bold” NBA predictions for the upcoming season. They debate who will bottom out harder in the West—Warriors, Kings, or Clippers—and whether the Celtics should be a lock for the East’s top spot.
Verno breaks down Denver’s sneaky-good additions and the Lakers’ real chances in a loaded Western Conference. The pair also predict All-Star picks, breakout rookies, why this season could be the best yet with the NBA's revamped anti-tanking rules, and more.
(1:12) Verno's Warriors prediction
(6:19) KOC's Kings prediction
(8:01) Verno's Nuggets prediction
(12:51) KOC's Celtics prediction
(19:13) Verno's Lakers prediction
(24:11) KOC's Coby White prediction
(26:51) 2025-26 semi-bold predictions recap
(29:08) Verno's prediction for second-tier stars
(39:54) KOC's Mavericks prediction
(41:26) What to expect from the West
(50:00) Who will be the first coach fired?
(56:55) Verno's league-wide prediction
(1:03:50) KOC's prediction for SGA & Ant

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Kevin O'Connor dives into early NBA preseason insights including Tyrese Haliburton’s much-anticipated return, Minnesota’s evolving offense with LaMelo Ball and what Zion Williamson’s new 3-point shot could mean for the Pelicans. KOC also explores the Knicks’ bumpy start after their Finals win, the Sixers’ intriguing rotation options (now without Ariel Hukporti), why OKC’s roster shakeup makes them a dark horse for the championship and more.

(0:57) Tyrese Haliburton returns
(2:08) LaMelo's impact on Minnesota
(3:32) What's going on with the Knicks?
(5:05) 76ers standouts vs. New York
(7:50) Zion Williamson shooting 3s
(9:42) Standout rookie performances
(14:46) KOC Show mailbag

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Kevin O'Connor is joined by Ku Khahil to preview the Detroit Pistons now that Jalen Duren's contract extension is finally official. What can Pistons fans expect from Duren this season and how will Detroit's other offseason additions impact their lineups and team chemistry? Later the pair also reacts to Karl-Anthony Towns' commentary that his deal with the New York Knicks is nowhere close to being done.

Kevin is then joined by Dan Titus to preview the 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball season. Dan shares several sleepers and potential breakout stars you'll want to have on your roster. Speaking of Fantasy, KOC welcomes Justin Boone to the show to celebrate his Patriots beating Justin's Bills in Week 4 of the NFL season.
(0:38) Ku Khahil talks Detroit Pistons
(28:38) KAT & Knicks 'not close' to extension
(34:59) Fantasy Basketball advice with Dan Titus
(1:04:50) Patriots vs. Bills recap with Justin Boone

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Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh dive into the hottest moments from NBA media day, from on-court chemistry questions, to rookie standouts to watch and surprising trends for the postseason. They react to Cooper Flagg's growth spurt, compare 3-guard lineups in OKC and San Antonio and share the latest on the Jalen Duren contract drama in Detroit.

The duo also unpacks how Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball’s new pairing could unlock the Timberwolves’ offense and whether GTA 6 release week will really impact NBA player performance in November.

(2:18) De'Aaron Fox talks Spurs lineups
(7:12) Ant Edwards + LaMelo Ball
(10:04) Evan Mobley's new 'go-to' moves
(13:35) Derrick White's shooting improvements
(16:06) Steven Adams GTA
(21:49) Jokic signing with Nuggets next year
(23:50) Cooper Flagg's height
(34:55) Who is the alpha in Philly?
(37:12) Kings media member caught on hot mic
(41:43) Jalen Duren contract drama update
(58:24) Non-top 10 rookies to watch this season

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