The Kevin O'Connor Show

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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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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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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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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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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