In this episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show, Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh delve into the exhilarating overtime win by the Los Angeles Lakers over the New York Knicks. They explore the potential impact of Jalen Brunson’s ankle injury on Knicks fans and debate whether Coach Tom Thibodeau bears any responsibility for the guard’s late-game workload. Meanwhile, Luka Doncic’s overtime performance once again highlights why Nico Harrison’s “dumbest trade” in sports history paid off in such a big way.
Switching gears, KOC and Tom take a close look at the Western Conference Play-In teams, currently ranked between six and twelve. Who wouldn’t want to see an epic first-round showdown between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers? As for the Warriors, they discuss Draymond Green’s controversial comments about Karl-Anthony Towns missing a game against the Knicks. They also revisit the uproarious social media clash between Charles Barkley and Kendrick Perkins from Thursday night.
Later in the show, AJ Dybantsa, the top recruit of 2025 and a BYU commit, joins KOC. They chat about his biggest inspirations, what drives him on the court, and his dreams for an NBA future.
Here’s a sneak peek at the show lineup:
– (00:45) KOC’s power rankings for the Western Conference Play-In teams.
– (25:20) Should NBA coaches take more risks with their strategies?
– (31:30) The ramifications of Jalen Brunson’s ankle injury.
– (36:00) Draymond Green and Karl-Anthony Towns, Charles Barkley vs. Kendrick Perkins from the NBA media scene.
– (42:25) The best dining spots in Portland.
– (47:00) AJ Dybantsa talks about his life and basketball journey.
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