The Kevin O'Connor Show NBA ‘Trick or Treat’ with Adam Mares
Oct 30, 2025
Adam Mares, a notable NBA analyst for All-NBA and DNVR, joins for a lively discussion packed with insights. They evaluate Austin Reaves’ All-NBA potential and dive into the Pelicans' locker room issues. Jamal Murray's standout season draws attention, while Miami's innovative offense might reshape the league. The duo debates if the full-court press is here to stay and whether Paolo Banchero is the right star for the Magic. They also analyze Jonathan Kuminga's promising start with the Warriors and the unique dynamics of the winless teams.
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Reaves' Hot Start Is Real, Not Permanent
- Austin Reaves' early scoring surge is real but unsustainable at All-NBA level over 82 games.
- Role changes and sample-size volatility make his current stats likely to regress.
Pelicans' Problems Look Cultural, Not Just Tactical
- The Pelicans' early losses reflect deeper locker-room and attitude problems, not just schematics.
- Adam Mares and Kevin O'Connor see Willie Green's job as endangered given player disengagement.
Murray's Conditioning Could Fuel A Career Year
- Jamal Murray appears to have returned in peak regular-season form after improved conditioning and leadership.
- If he stays healthy, Adam Mares expects Murray's season to be career-best.