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Warriors' experience dooms Rockets, Timberwolves out physical Lakers, Russ saves the day + more Nico drama | Good Word with Goodwill Apr 22, 2025

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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and BJ Armstrong react to the Warriors stealing Game 1 vs. the Rockets and Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves physicality against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Next, Vince and BJ give Russell Westbrook his flowers for the Denver Nuggets victory and discuss what went wrong for the Detroit Pistons in their loss to the New York Knicks.

Later, Vince and BJ take a look at the hiring of Scott Perry as GM for the Sacramento Kings and more fallout with Nico Harrison and the Dallas Mavericks.

(1:32) Warriors beats Rockets

(11:35) Minnesota beats Lakers

(24:25) Nuggets defeat Clippers

(34:05) Knicks come back to defeat Pistons

(43:40) Scott Perry Kings new GM

(46:56) Nico Harrison drama in Dallas

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NBA's Top 40 Players in the 2025 Playoffs – KOC's CONTROVERSIAL Rankings REVEALED! | Kevin O'Connor Show Apr 19, 2025

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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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Warriors vs. Rockets, players with the most to gain, Nico's presser and who can stop a Celtics repeat | Good Word with Goodwill Apr 18, 2025

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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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NBA’s injury crisis: how to prevent injuries & increase longevity with Henry Abbott | The Big Number Apr 17, 2025

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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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Steph & Butler dominate the play-in, Lakers-Wolves and Nuggets-Clippers breakdowns and Nico Harrison drops more stupidity | The Kevin O'Connor Show Apr 16, 2025

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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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Most intriguing NBA playoff matchups, JJ Redick's success, Warriors in play-in & MVP | Good Word with Goodwill Apr 14, 2025

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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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Did the Warriors Blow It? Full NBA Playoff Preview, Flagg’s Ideal Teams, Suns Fire Bud & Andrew Sharp joins | The Kevin O'Connor Show Apr 14, 2025

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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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KOC hands out his 2025 NBA Awards hardware, & latest on jam-packed Playoff Picture out West | The KOC Show Apr 11, 2025

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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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Luka's emotional return to Dallas, Jokic's role in Mike Malone firing & Warriors suffer costly loss | Good Word with Goodwill Apr 10, 2025

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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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Jawdropping stat about TOTAL LACK of help Jokic got in Denver | The Big Number Apr 10, 2025

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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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