The Kevin O'Connor Show

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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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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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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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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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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