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SGA’s MVP night & OKC’s smothering D with Tom Haberstroh and Knicks fan therapy with Jonathan Macri—plus Asa Newell talks NBA Draft | The Kevin O'Connor Show May 23, 2025

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Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh saw SGA and the Oklahoma City Thunder lay the absolute smackdown on Anthony Edwards and the Wolves on Thursday evening, and both are ready to declare the series a wrap. Little hope remains for Ant and company in their 0-2 hole, and KOC takes it a step further declaring that the MVP is clearly levels better than Minnesota's young superstar.

Up next, Knicks fans: Kevin sees you, and Kevin hears you. Please sit down, get comfortable, and tell KOC how Tyrese Haliburton and Aaron Nesmith hurt you. Because that's what his friend and New York Knicks diehard fan Jonathan Macri did after the never-say-die Indiana Pacers did the unthinkable, yet again.

Plus, projected 2025 NBA Draft first-rounder Asa Newell joins Kevin O’Connor from the Combine in Chicago to break down Newell’s game as a floor-spacing, switchable big.

(0:37) Thunder vs. Wolves Game 2 reaction with Tom Haberstroh

(26:27) NBA All-Defensive Team announced

(29:36) Nuggets hire David Adleman as head coach

(31:31) Pacers beat Knicks in heartbreaking fashion

(34:07) Post-game Knicks therapy session with Jonathan Macri

(1:12:27) Asa Newell joins from the NBA Draft Combine

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Thunder dominate Game 1 vs. Timberwolves, Pacers and Knicks set to clash and SGA wins MVP | Good Word with Goodwill May 21, 2025

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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Chris Hine react to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s dominant Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves and make some predictions as to what Minnesota may do differently in Game 2.

Next, Vince asks Chris about his book “Ant: The Incredible Journey of NBA Rising Star Anthony Edwards” and how his upbringing in Atlanta, Georgia has played a massive role in Edwards' career.

Later, Vince and Chris preview the Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks series and predict a winner before reflecting on this season’s MVP race.

(1:18) Thunder dominate Timberwolves in second half of Game 1

(9:00) Timberwolves too focused on officiating

(14:44) Game 2 adjustments for Minnesota

(17:28) Chris’ book on Anthony Edwards

(35:08) Pacers vs. Knicks preview

(29:38) Knicks vs Pacers preview

(41:49) Are you surprised Karl-Anthony Towns hasn’t succumb to NY pressure?

(43:29) Pacer vs. Knicks series prediction

(47:36) Recapping this season’s MVP race between SGA and Nikola Jokic

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SGA vs. Ant takeaways, OKC’s amazing defense & KOC’s Tre Johnson interview | The Kevin O'Connor Show May 21, 2025

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Kevin O’Connor reacts to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s dominant win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Is SGA’s grifting really as big of a deal as it’s made out to be? Or is a poor shooting effort from the Wolves more to blame for the lopsided box score? Plus, later in the episode, Kevin is joined by NBA Draft prospect Tre Johnson to break down his current game and how he expects to fit in the NBA.

(0:30) OKC beats Minnesota in Game 1

(0:41) Is SGA's grifting a big deal?

(4:03) Shocking shooting differential from Game 1

(6:57) Thunder's depth advantage vs. Wolves

(8:39) Why OKC's depth will win them this series

(13:23) Tre Johnson joins the show

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"The BEST DEFENSE I have ever seen!" - How OKC is so SUFFOCATING | The Big Number May 21, 2025

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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine have uncovered the jaw-dropping truth: the Oklahoma City Thunder now possess "the best defense in Playoff history." The guys explain what OKC is doing to make things so uncomfortable for their opponents, and how the juggernaut defense likely won't be solved any time soon.

(1:05) - Is the Thunder defense best in postseason history?
(10:05) - Numbers behind Thunder's suffocating defense
(15:20) - Live-ball turnovers forced by Thunder defense
(19:10) - How Thunder stifled Anthony Edwards
(22:40) - Thunder shut down Wolves' corner threes
(28:10) - How will SGA's MVP win be remembered?

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7 questions about the NBA Playoffs, the Draft and trade rumors + my Kon Knueppel conversation | The Kevin O'Connor Show May 19, 2025

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KOC has 7 big questions to start the week, and you need to hear them all. For starters, who does Kevin have winning the Eastern Conference Finals and how? Might the Boston Celtics consider trading Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster trade to the Houston Rockets? Whose NBA Draft stock is rising, and whose is FALLING? It's all on this must-hear Monday episode of the KOC Show.

(0:43) How long until we see Nesmith on Brunson?

(3:10) Will the Knicks create a size advantage?

(5:38) Can KAT have the series of his life?

(7:14) Can Haliburton reach a new level?

(10:14) What changes should the Celtics make?

(18:12) Who are Draft Combine fallers?

(20:08) Who are Draft Combine risers?

(24:06) Kon Knueppel & KOC from the Combine in Chicago

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Nuggets next move, Shai vs. Ant-Man, Knicks vs. Pacers and Celtics uncertain future | Good Word with Goodwill May 19, 2025

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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and David Dennis Jr. give their final thoughts on the Denver Nuggets season before turning their attention to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder series and who has the most to gain between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Anthony Edwards.

Next, Vince and David assess the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers series and why it could go seven games.

Later, Vince and David discuss what the Boston Celtics should do next season with Jayson Tatum sidelined and the good and bad of the NBA Playoffs thus far.

(1:25) Nuggets outlook after Game 7 loss

(10:39) Who has the most to gain from Thunder vs. Wolves series?

(17:00) How important is Julius Randle in this series?

(19:39) Rest or rhythm?

(21:14)Have the Thunder grown up enough for this moment?

(27:43) Jalen Brunson has the opportunity to be immortalized as a Knick

(29:38) Knicks vs Pacers preview

(36:14) What do Celtics do next season with Tatum likely out the entire year?

(43:04) What do we make of the playoffs so far?

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Game 7 BEATDOWN! OKC crushes Denver & now awaits Ant's Wolves! | The KOC Show May 18, 2025

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KOC's live, postgame reaction to Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder! OKC dismantled the hapless Nuggets, are they primed to do the same to the Minnesota Timberwolves? Dane Moore, who covers the Wolves, joins KOC to break down what's to come in the Western Conference Finals -- plus the pair on whether MAJOR changes are coming for Nikola Jokic's squad this offseason.

(0:57) Dane Moore joins the show

(1:20) Thunder beat Nuggets in Game 7

(11:54) Thunder vs. Wolves Western Conference Finals preview

(32:55) What’s next for the Nuggets?

(48:59) Western Conference Finals preview continued

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Flagg pulling an ELI? 'Playoff Jimmy' a MYTH? + Game 7 preview! | The Kevin O'Connor Show May 16, 2025

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KOC is joined by Tom Haberstroh on this INSANE edition of The Kevin O'Connor Show. The guys both think it's well within the realm of possibilities that COOPER FLAGG could pull an Eli Manning, and demand his way to the Boston Celtics. Kevin has sources that told him Flagg met with the Celtics at the Draft Combine in Chicago! Plus KOC absolutely destroys "Playoff Jimmy" Butler, and explains why Golden State is in trouble for years to come. And of course, the guys preview Sunday's Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder, plus Tom and Kevin on why the Boston Celtics are still VERY MUCH ALIVE vs the New York Knicks.

(0:53) Nuggets force Game 7 vs. Thunder

(14:26) Wolves advance to Western Conference Finals

(20:05) Is ‘Playoff Jimmy’ a myth?

(28:34) What’s next for the Warriors?

(36:46) Celtics vs. Knicks Game 6 preview

(42:15) Boston interviews Cooper Flagg at NBA Draft Combine

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Timberwolves send Warriors home, Knicks feeling pressure and the end of an era | Good Word with Goodwill May 15, 2025

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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Dan Titus react to the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminating the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 by giving credit to Julius Randle’s consistent play in the postseason and then discuss what the future looks like for the Warriors.

Next, Vince and Dan debate if the pressure is on for the New York Knicks after losing Game 5 to the Boston Celtics and what would be the reaction if New York blew a 3-1 lead.

Later, Vince and Dan decide if the era of LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry has finally come to an end as younger stars continue to elevate.

(1:51) Vince apologizes to Julius Randle

(4:44) Outlook for the Warriors moving forward

(20:27) Celtics beat Knicks in Game 5

(28:11) What if the Knicks blow a 3-1 lead?

(30:45) Knicks should go after Giannis

(35:50) Cavaliers have another disappointing playoff run

(47:14) Nikola Jokic could use some help against the Thunder

(54:24) End of the LeBron, KD, Curry era?

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23 NBA Draft questions with Jonathan Givony + Cedric Coward joins | The Kevin O'Connor Show May 15, 2025

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Kevin O'Connor is joined by the legendary NBA Draft guru Jonathan Givony on this edition of the KOC Show from the Chicago Combine. KOC pays tribute to Michael Jordan and hits Givony with exactly 23 NBA Draft Questions. Could Ace Bailey be a bust for the 76ers? Which player is the best shooter in this class? Who's more likely to trade up, the Wizards or Jazz? What should the Bulls do, period? And Cooper Flagg is the best college prospect since WHO??

Plus, Cedric Coward joins to break down his remarkable rise from DIII basketball to NBA draft prospect. Cedric explains what's special about his game, shares lessons learned from his Olympic gold-medalist grandfather, his NBA player comps (including Kawhi Leonard) and what drives his obsession with basketball.

(0:53) 23 questions with Jonathan Givony

(1:00) Questions 1-5

(8:38) Questions 6-10

(18:55) Questions 11-15

(25:03) Questions 16-20

(31:08) Questions 21-23

(35:19) Cedric Coward joins

(44:58) How would Cedric describe his game?

(59:58) Reaction to Luka traded to Lakers

(1:02:04) NBA Playoffs breakdown

(1:04:49) Best basketball memories

(1:08:01) 7 random questions with Cedric Coward