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Kevin O'Connor went into the lab and cooked up his definitive TOP 40 players of the the 2025 NBA Playoffs, in order. Come for the snubs, stay for the controversy. It's KOC's opinion and if you don't like it, let him know in the comments. All 16 NBA Playoff teams are represented in this comprehensive, first-ever Top 40 Postseason Player rankings — and you can only get it on this special edition of The KOC Show!
(02:00) - #40-31
(16:20) - #30-21
(28:35) - #20-11
(43:35) - Top 10
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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Jared Greenberg discuss the Golden State Warriors matchup with the Houston Rockets as well as players with the most to gain during the NBA playoffs.
Next, Vince and Jared react to Damian Lillard’s potential return to the floor and the fallout from Nico Harrison’s presser with the media.
Later, Vince and Jared debate which team has the best chance to stop a Celtics repeat and Scott Perry hired as the new General Manager for the Kings.
(1:38) Warriors beat Grizzlies in Play-in
(5:03) Warriors vs. Rockets
(11:32) NBA Stars with the most to gain in playoffs
(33:44) Damian Lillard set to return
(38:37) Nico Harrison’s presser
(49:35) Will the Celtics repeat?
(56:42) Scott Perry hired as Kings GM
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Join Tom Haberstroh and Henry Abbott, of TrueHoop.com, as they delve into the intricacies of the current NBA injury crisis. Henry shares insights from his upcoming book, "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance," exploring the alarming injury rate in the NBA and the world at large.
The two talk about how biomechanics, particularly the role of hips, are pivotal for athletes to achieve peak performance and longevity. Abbott shares his experiences with Dr. Marcus Elliott and the Peak Performance Project (P3) and emphasizes that injuries are not inevitable but avoidable with the proper prevention care.
(0:41) Henry Abbott joins the show
(2:26) The Big Number: 6,000 NBA games missed due to injury
(17:46) Little Number: 72% decrease in heart disease deaths
(20:46) Little Number: 11,000 newtons of force
(28:00) Little Number: 300% increase in chances of back pain
(32:52) Little Number: $45 million Suns performance facility
(40:26) How to prevent injuries now & in the future
(43:20) P3 breathing exercise
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KOC is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni to preview and predict some of the best Round 1 matchups of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, starting with the Golden State Warriors vs. the Houston Rockets, who are fresh off the Dubs advancing out of the Play-In against the Memphis Grizzlies. Will Amen Thompson shut down Steph Curry again??
Don't miss Kevin's prediction for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves -- as the guys preview what to expect when LeBron James and Luka Doncic take on Anthony Edwards and company. Why Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets vs. Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers could be the best matchup of Round 1.
Plus: KOC's got hot takes on Trae Young having "sore loser energy," the Boston Celtics-Orlando Magic Round 1 series, what the Joe Dumars news means for Zion Williamson's future in New Orleans (hint: TRADE time!) and, of course, Kevin goes scorched earth on Nico Harrison's latest boneheaded comments about the Dallas Mavericks.
(0:43) Warriors beat Grizzlies Tuesday night
(8:24) Warriors vs. Rockets preview
(22:32) Magic defeat Hawks on Tuesday
(28:15) Magic vs. Celtics preview
(33:51) Timberwolves vs. Lakers preview
(45:35) Nuggets vs. Clippers preview
(58:16) Nico Harrison says ‘defense wins championships’
(1:05:15) Pelicans hire Joe Dumars
(1:10:43) Damian Lillard out for start of playoffs
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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Bomani Jones take a look at the most intriguing series of the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Next, Vince and Bomani unpack the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves matchup and how JJ Redick’s stellar coaching this season will play a massive role.
Later, Vince and Bomani take a look at why the Golden State Warriors have tailed off the last week of the season and how it could come back to bite them in the play-in or in a series with the Houston Rockets.
(6:08) Most intriguing: Knicks vs. Pistons
(17:59) Tom Thibodeau on the hot seat?
(21:14) Nuggets vs. Clippers series
(31:07) JJ Redick’s success as coach
(34:23) Luka & LeBron’s dominance
(36:57) Timberwolves getting in their own way
(39:25) Anthony Edwards the key factor
(44:03) Warriors in the play-in
(50:40) MVP talk
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Kevin O'Connor is joined by fellow NBA podcaster Andrew Sharp, host of "The Greatest of All Talk"and "Sharp Tech with Stratechery” to preview the Play-In Tournament, as well as the NBA Playoffs. Are the Golden State Warriors too fatigued to make it out of the Play-In, and what version of Jimmy Butler can Steph Curry expect?
Why is Andrew picking Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves to knock out Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers. Plus, the biggest question when it comes to each of the contender's chances just before the postseason begins.
And don't miss KOC and Sharp reacting to the breaking news that the Phoenix Suns were firing Mike Budenholzer — what could that mean for the future of Devin Booker and Kevin Durant?
(0:30) Andrew Sharp joins
(1:02) Clippers beat Warriors in OT
(14:22) Is this the best Kawhi-Clippers team?
(19:07) Can the Denver/Clippers winner beat OKC?
(24:46) Lakers vs. Timberwolves preview
(31:54) Eastern Conference Playoffs questions & answers
(31:56) Which play-in team is most likely to make a run?
(33:41) Do the Celtics need Jaylen Brown?
(35:52) What do the Cavs need to win?
(40:31) Is Cade Cunningham the best player in the DET/NYK series?
(44:07) Should Knicks fire Thibs?
(49:08) What do the Bucks need out of Damian Lilliard?
(50:51) Are we sleeping on the Pacers?
(51:43) KOC’s 5 favorite Flagg fits
(1:02:38) Pelicans fire executive VP Griffin
(1:03:00) Suns fire head coach Budenholzer
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On the latest episode of the Kevin O’Connor Show, KOC is joined by Tom Haberstroh to reveal his 2024-25 NBA awards ballot. The pair debate all the biggest honors including Nikola Jokic vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP and Amen Thompson vs. Draymond Green for DPOY. Plus, is Payton Pritchard the undisputed Sixth Man of the Year? And should Cade Cunningham even be ELIGIBLE for Most-Improved Player considering he was a no. 1 overall draft pick??
Later, they recap the Minnesota Timberwolves routing of the Memphis Grizzlies. Anthony Edwards dropped 40+ despite Zach Edey finding his footing for Memphis—could the Wolves find themselves the four seed in the West?
(0:35) Timberwolves beat Grizzlies Thursday night
(3:12) Updated Western Conference playoff picture
(11:11) KOC’s NBA awards ballots
(11:12) SGA vs. Jokic for MVP?
(24:54) Stephon Castle for Rookie of the Year?
(34:39) Amen Thompson vs. Draymond Green for DPOY?
(50:25) Payton Pritchard for 6th Man of the Year?
(54:55) Who should win Coach of the Year?
(1:00:11) Cade Cunningham MIP controversy
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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Dan Titus react to Luka Doncic’s emotional return to Dallas and if it was closure for Doncic and the Mavericks fans.
Later, Vince and Dan unpack the Mike Malone firing and what was Nikola Jokic’s role in the ordeal. They also assess how bad the Warriors loss to the San Antonio Suns was to their playoff hopes.
Then, Vince and Dan take a look at the Phoenix Suns and if the franchise can do anything to begin to move in the right direction.
(00:54) Luka return to Mavericks
(7:07) Luka’s relationship with the fans
(14:00) Luka wanted to be in Dallas forever
(16:35) Mike Malone fired
(21:19) Nikola Jokic’s role in the firing
(31:23) Warriors suffer costly loss to Spurs
(34:08) West Conference standings
(39:42) Phoenix Suns terrible season
(43:01) Worse Situation: Sixers or Suns
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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine unravel how the Denver Nuggets got to the point this week where they felt it necessary to totally clean house. On this new episode of The Big Number, Tom uncorks a jawdropping stat about the total lack of help Nikola Jokic got this season from his coaches, his front office and his teammates. Dan and Tom see the writing on the wall, and why a MASSIVE trade (or two) could be coming this summer. Plus, where the team goes from here as they search for their new HC and GM.
Later, Tom and Dan are joined by Portland Trail Blazers star Toumani Camara, who reflects on his growth as a player, ranking second in the NBA for defensive stops and embracing his role with the Blazers, where he excels in guarding top players and taking charges.
(00:45) - Were the Nuggets right to fire Michael Malone?
(15:30) - Conference finals teams need good defenses
(21:50) - Denver's concerning dependence on Jokic
(26:20) - Lack of production from Denver's young core
(31:55) - Murray, Porter Jr. and Gordon's HUGE contracts
(39:15) - Toumani Camara joins the show!
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Kevin O'Connor is joined by Danny Parkins of FS1's "Breakfast Ball" to do a little Spring Cleaning ahead of the NBA Playoffs. Today is 4/09, so Danny and KOC decide to address and tidy up the biggest MESS on each title contender. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Milwaukee Bucks are discussed in the East, while in the West KOC and Danny "clean up" the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves. Plus - the guys offer further analysis, fallout and reasoning from the surprise firing of Nuggets HC Michael Malone.
(0:28) Danny Parkins joins the show
(1:10) Nuggets fire Malone & Booth
(12:21) Luka returns to Dallas Wednesday night
(15:38) Title contenders ‘spring cleaning’
(16:04) What Cavs need to clean up
(20:51) What Celtics need to clean up
(26:20) What Thunder need to clean up
(30:43) NBA needs to clean up officiating
(33:04) What Rockets need to clean up
(37:16) What Timberwolves need to clean up
(39:44) What Lakers need to clean up
(43:40) What Warriors need to clean up
(47:49) What Knicks need to clean up
(50:17) What Bucks need to clean up
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Kevin O'Connor and Dan Titus react to the shocking news on Tuesday that the Denver Nuggets have fired both head coach Mike Malone and GM Calvin Booth with just DAYS before the NBA regular season is set to come to a close. What's next for the Nuggets? What does this mean for the NBA playoff picture? What is going on in the NBA with two playoff-bound coaches fired in two weeks!?
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KOC is joined by Jason Timpf on this episode, which recorded right after the Men's National Championship Game between Florida and Houston went final. They discussed the star players whose NBA Draft stock was impacted in the Final Four (Walter Clayton Jr! LJ Cryer!), and they didn't hold back on the state of college refs. Plus Kevin and Jason dive into the wild, absurd Western Conference playoff picture. Are the Houston Rockets a bona fide threat to win the West? Concerning losses by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors have Kevin wondering which team should ACTUALLY hit the panic button. Did the New York Knicks get better while Jalen Brunson was sidelined? All that and more on this installment of The KOC show!
(1:00) - Florida wins National Championship!
(14:10) - Draft stock of Final Four players: Auburn, Duke & more
(33:00) - Western conference: Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves
(1:05:15) - Eastern conference: Indiana Pacers & New York Knicks
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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, author of The Wonder Boy, Luka Doncic and the curse of greatness, discuss Luka’s career with the Mavericks and the internal details that led him to being traded.
Next, Vince and Tim react to the Los Angeles Lakers dominant win over the Oklahoma City Thunder and if it proves the Lakers are a real threat to OKC.
Later, Vince and Tim take a look at the Western Conference as a whole and why certain matchups could decide who wins the Western Conference.
(2:15) Luka the prodigy
(8:46) Luka’s early career with Mavericks
(18:53) Luka, Lakers huge win against Thunder
(26:48) Luka’s frayed relationship with Nico Harrison
(38:52) Luka’s first return to Dallas since being traded
(45:09) Western Conference playoff log jam
(49:57) Rockets need a superstar
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Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh went LIVE on Friday morning to discuss 10 storylines with 10 days left in the NBA regular season, and they started with reaction to last night's masterclass performance by Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Did Steph officially enter the MVP conversation, and is GSW the team best-suited out west to KO the Thunder? Plus the guys hit 9 other massive storylines -- including why Cooper Flagg landing with the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama would create "Tim Duncan-David Robinson 2.0"
(0:43) 10 storylines with 10 days left in the season
(0:52) Steph is Top 5 MVP 5
(5:55) Can Cavs & Bucks fix their issues?
(8:58) Grizzlies are all-in on Ja Morant
(14:23) Can Thunder win 70 games?
(19:56) SGA nears +1000
(23:36) Where will Houston's pick end up?
(26:47) Mailbag/live questions pt. 1
(39:59) Tanking teams contend for Cooper Flagg
(42:05) Who will earn the 'Mark Madsen' award?
(45:13) Can the Timberwolves keep it rolling?
(51:50) All 30 teams in action on April 13
(54:25) Mailbag/live questions pt. 2
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On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down Ja Morant's unique, disturbing decline in PPG the last 3 years. Could Ja actually be past his prime already? The chaos of this season for the Memphis Grizzlies, which has seen the firing of HC Taylor Jenkins, may have culminated on Tuesday when Ja Morant seemed to do yet another "gun" gesture that the NBA is now investigating, too. Speaking of Western Conference contenders, the Thursday night tilt between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors is also previewed in full on this must-watch edition of The Big Number.
(00:55) - The Big Number: Ja Morant's declining PPG
(17:20) - Grizzlies using Ja less in pick-and-roll
(22:25) - Ja has missed over half of Grizzlies' regular season games since 2021
(25:50) - Grizzlies defensive struggles in 2025
(30:20) - Grizzlies can't beat good teams?
(34:10) - Warriors vs. Lakers preview
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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Jason Goff react to Nikola Jokic’s historic performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves as well as Russell Westbrook’s blunders that cost the Denver Nuggets the win.
Next, Vince and Jason discuss Stephen Curry’s stellar performance against the Memphis Grizzlies and who are the true contending teams in the Western Conference.
Later, Vince and Jason unpack Draymond Green’s comments about different eras in the NBA and give love to Carmelo Anthony for being named a first ballot Hall of Famer.
(1:29) Russ costs Nuggets the game
(9:36) Nikola Jokic an all-time great
(18:20) Steph Curry drops 52 on Memphis
(25:52) Western Conference Contenders
(38:29) Kevin Durant return to OKC?
(40:48) Draymond Green on different NBA eras
(51:27) Carmelo Anthony first ballot hall of fame
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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and The Athletic’s Sam Amick react to former Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins getting fired and how that could ultimately impact Ja Morant.
Next, Vince and Sam do a deep dive on how special Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been this season and who should win MVP between him and Nikola Jokic.
Later, they choose the most dangerous teams in the Western Conference and react to the brawl between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons.
(01:12) Taylor Jenkins fired
(16:45) Ja Morant’s future with Memphis
(22:05) SGA’s historic season
(30:07) MVP: SGA or Jokic?
(37:00) Pistons-Timberwolves fight
(48:40) Dangerous teams in the Western Conference
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NBA on NBC's play-by-play commentator Noah Eagle joins Kevin O'Connor to discuss all of the fallout from the weekend of hoops, including Kevin Durant's injury and Phoenix getting blown out by Houston. Find out why one of our hosts says Phoenix is "gonna lay down and die... they're done. It's over!" Plus the brawl that took place between the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves got Noah Eagle thinking: what if he got to COMMENTATE a fight? He gives Kevin a hilarious broadcasting "sneak peak" of what that would sound like, and of course it got them both wondering if the "Bad Boys" are officially back. And Atlanta Hawks fans, this is the episode for you! KOC finally admits he was wrong about Zaccharie Risacher who Kevin says, officially, "is NOT a bust." KOC and Noah also hit all of the college hoops fallout from over the weekend, including Elite 8 reactions and a full-blown Final Four preview. It's all on this loaded episode of the KOC Show!
(0:36) Noah Eagle joins the show
(1:35) Is it over for the Suns?
(12:05) Pistons-Timberwolves brawl
(24:11) Grizzlies fire Taylor Jenkins
(33:05) Risacher shines for Atlanta Hawks
(38:55) Walter Clayton Jr. leads Florida to Final Four
(43:31) Khaman Maluach & Duke dominate Alabama
(47:03) Would you rather: Derik Queen or Khaman Maluach
(48:32) Daniel Wolf NBA prospects
(55:21) All no. 1 seeds in men's Final Four
(57:09) Broome boosts Auburn in victory
(59:11) Non-tourney players to watch in NBA Draft
(1:07:19) SGA = Michael Jordan?
(1:10:08) Will Syracuse MBB ever be elite again?
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KOC is joined by Tom Haberstroh as the guys react to the absolutely unbelievable game-winning buzzer beater from Josh Giddey. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers lose in devastating fashion (mostly because of LeBron's careless late turnover), and now it has the guys wondering if the Chicago Bulls are BACK?? Plus the Indiana Pacers scored HOW MANY points last night vs the hapless Wizards? And Kev and Tom weigh in on how fun an Indiana-Detroit Pistons First Round matchup would be. Plus Adam Silver's press conference on Thursday covered everything from NBA Expansion in Europe, (and Seattle/Las Vegas), how All-Star Weekend needs to change (again!), and how Tanking can be addressed. And don't miss the guys' thoughts on Cooper Flagg's masterpiece performance vs Arizona that sent them to the Elite 8, along with Coach John Calipari's Arkansas squad blowing a massive lead to Texas Tech, and Alabama's historic night from 3-point land.
Then, Thinking Basketball's Ben Taylor joins Kevin O'Connor to discuss the cutting-edge strategies being implemented by the "futuristic" Oklahoma City Thunder. Are the Boston Celtics on that level, too? Plus, Ben is blown away by what he's seeing from LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, he just wonders if they'll be able to keep it up over the course of the Playoffs. And Ben weighs on why so many fans complain about the volume of 3-pointers being shot in today's "modern" NBA, and how the league may need to address it.
(1:05) Lakers lose on Bulls buzzer-beater
(6:28) Pacers put up 162 pts on Wizards
(9:34) Current Eastern Conference playoff matchups
(12:01) Adam Silver comments on NBA expansion
(18:34) Silver admits All-Star game missed the mark
(23:46) Could NIL in college hoops end NBA tanking?
(35:32) Cooper Flagg shines in Duke win vs. Arizona
(39:31) Texas Tech rallies back to beat Arkansas
(44:55) Alabama shoots record 3’s vs. BYU
(48:18) Ben Taylor of Thinking Basketball joins
(48:59) Are Celtics title favorites?
(56:28) Draymond Green deserving DPOY favorite?
(1:02:25) Is Camara a modern-day Pippen?
(1:08:40) 2024 NBA re-draft
(1:12:01) A Thinking Basketball video on Bronny?
(1:13:28) Assessment of Lakers recent skid
(1:22:55) Banchero bounces back
(1:23:01) Modern vs. ‘old school’ NBA
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On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine weigh in on why Anthony Davis is THE most important player with 10 games remaining in the NBA regular season. Patrick Dumont and Nico Harrison get to see whether their high-stakes gamble pays off in the short term, as AD currently has an outside shot to drag the Dallas Mavericks into the Play-In and then perhaps the Playoffs. Plus, Dan explains how the next tier of "most important players" with 10 games to go includes Aaron Gordon, Devin Booker, Jaden McDaniels and Kawhi Leonard — with the Western Conference Playoff picture heating up more each day. And the guys discuss Damian Lillard's DVT diagnosis and how it impacts the Milwaukee Bucks in the short-term, and perhaps additionally impacting Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with Milwaukee in the long run.
(1:00) - Big Number: Can Anthony Davis carry the Dallas Mavericks?
(16:45) - Aaron Gordon elevates the Denver Nuggets defense
(21:20) - Devin Booker's impact on the Phoenix Suns
(25:30) - Kawhi Leonard surging with the Los Angeles Clippers
(29:00) - Jaden McDaniels is sinking 3's for the Minnesota Timberwolves
(33:45) - Over/under scoreboard update
(37:15) - LeBron says Giannis could score 250 a game in the 1970's
(41:10) - Where do the Milwaukee Bucks go from here?
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