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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 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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? 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Kevin O’Connor is joined by NBA draft expert Rafael Barlowe from Chicago to break down how the NBA playoffs’ rise in physical play is shifting their 2025 draft boards and prospect evaluations. They spotlight prospects like Cedric Coward and Jase Richardson and debate whether double-big lineups could become the NBA’s next big trend. The pair also break down how NIL has reshaped the draft pool, leaving it older and deeper with late withdrawals.(0:35) OKC takes series lead vs. Denver(2:46) Pacers advance to Eastern Conf Finals(5:23) Rafael Barlowe joins(5:32) Impact of playoffs on draft evaluations(6:44) Evaluation of Cedric Coward(8:26) Evaluation of Jase Richardson(11:18) Evaluation of Colin Murray-Boyles(16:04) Is Dallas certain to draft Cooper Flagg?(18:55) What should Spurs do with #2?(20:47) Evaluation of Thomas Sorber(23:50) Evaluation of Maxime Raynaud(25:50) Impact of NIL on NBA Draft 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine have unearthed the data that shows Indiana is NOT to be messed with. The Big Number guys explain how the Pacers laid waste to the #1-seed Cleveland Cavaliers, and likely won't be stopped anytime soon. Plus the guys ask the question, would Nico Harrison ever, shockingly, consider trading the #1 overall pick? What caliber of superstar would need to be offered to the Mavs' GM for him to come off of Cooper Flagg?!? The guys think Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks may convince Nico to do the unthinkable (again)! Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Blake Griffin react to the Dallas Mavericks winning the NBA Draft Lottery and what Cooper Flagg could expect as he potential No.1 pick.Later, Vince and Dwyane Wade take a look at Anthony Edward’s early success and why his slaying of legends such as LeBron James and Kevin Durant is so important.All that and more on this episode of Good Word with Goodwill!(1:00) NBA Draft Lottery(2:20) What comes with being the No.1 overall pick(5:24) Would Blake do things different in Los Angeles?(7:08) Cooper Flagg playing under the shadow of Luka Doncic(9:10) Jayson Tatum’s injury(11:51) Pacers headed to the NBA Finals?(15:03) Most physical playoffs in years(16:29) Blake joining NBA Amazon Prime team(20:59) Anthony Edwards similarities to D-Wade(22:46) Edwards slaying the GOATS(25:54) Have people forgotten how good Dwyane Wade was?(29:23) Michael Jordan joining NBC 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

One of the wildest days in NBA history is recapped in full on this edition of the KOC Show. First, the Dallas Mavericks pull off the dang-near-impossible, winning the NBA Draft Lottery with only 1.8% odds! Will Nico Harrison KEEP or TRADE that pick? Don't miss KOC's full Round 1 Mock Draft based on the outcome of a WILD lottery. Plus, Tom Haberstroh joins to discuss the heartbreaking Jayson Tatum injury, and the Knicks taking a commanding 3-1 lead.(0:52) NBA Draft Lottery recap(7:46) Does Flagg fit in Dallas?(12:41) Should NBA change lottery again?(16:38) Draft Lottery winners & losers(34:29) Knicks vs. Celtics Game 4 recap(49:36) Pacers vs. Cavaliers Game 4 recap(54:04) Thunder vs. Nuggets Game 4 recap(59:18) Wolves vs. Warriors series update(1:02:12) KOC’s 2025 NBA Mock Draft(1:02:33) Picks 1-5(1:12:55) Picks 6-10(1:21:26) Picks 11-20(1:38:55) Picks 21-30 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Jason Goff react to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 4 victory over the Denver Nuggets and if Nikola Jokic is starting to wear down.Next, Vince and Jason give their thoughts on what’s wrong with the Cleveland Cavaliers as they face a 3-1 deficit to the Indiana Pacers.Later, Vince and Jason unpack Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks and Michael Jordan joining NBC Sports. (2:40) Nikola Jokic looking worn down?(14:23) Is Shai ready to dominate if necessary?(17:35) Physicality is back In Playoff Basketball(25:18) Pacers take commanding 3-1 series lead(33:00) Bennedict Mathurin, De’Andre Hunter skirmish(38:32) What team is the best fit for Giannis Antetokounmpo?(51:53) Will the Warriors dynasty bt the last one we see?(55:27) Michael Jordan joining NBCSubscribe to Good Word with GoodwillApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

KOC and Tom Haberstroh react to the Wolves evening their series with the Golden State Warriors at 1-1. Anthony Edwards suffered a bad-looking ankle injury, but miraculously returned for the 2nd half. But does it even matter, as Kevin thinks the Warriors are DONE after this one? PLUS - what team would be the absolute dream landing spot for Cooper Flagg on Monday night's NBA Draft Lottery? The guys preview the Lotto that is just a weekend away! Up next, NBA Skills Coach Drew Hanlen is back on The KOC Show to talk about how his client Chet Holmgren bounced back to have a great Game 2. What did the Oklahoma City Thunder do different on both ends of the floor to completely neutralize Nikola Jokic? Hanlen also works with Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers, calling him "the best passer in the NBA." With the Pacers set to take on the Cavs in Game 3, KOC wants to know, why doesn't he shoot more?? And then, Noa Dalzell and Jack Simone join KOC to break down how the Boston Celtics have fallen into the completely unexpected 0-2 hole vs the underdog New York Knicks. How much of the blame should superstar Jayson Tatum get, and how much of it falls on HC Joe Mazzulla? Find out the answers to all those questions in this awesome KOC Show conversation! (0:22) Tom Haberstroh joins the show(0:33) Wolves beat Steph-less Warriors in Game 2(18:41) NBA Draft Lottery preview(35:33) Drew Hanlen joins the show(36:06) Thunder dominate Nuggets in Game 2(55:10) Pacers take 2-0 lead vs. Cavs(1:11:57) Noa Dalzell & Jack Simone join the show(1:12:32) Celtics blow ANOTHER 20-pt lead to Knicks 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Dan Titus react to Stephen Curry injuring his hamstring and discuss if Jimmy Butler and Draymond can carry the Golden State Warriors against the Minnesota Timberwolves until Curry returns.Next, Vince and Dan dissect what went wrong with the Timberwolves and why Anthony Edwards is responsible for the team’s poor performance.Later, Vince and Dan take a look at the Indiana Pacers’ commanding 2-0 lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers and what are some of the biggest surprises of the playoffs thus far.(1:02) Stephen Curry out with injured hamstring(9:24) Can Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green carry the Warriors?(21:02) How Jimmy Butler has impacted Buddy Hield(29:25) Indiana Pacers take commanding 2-0 lead against Cavaliers(40:16) Biggest surprises of the NBA playoffs 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv