The Kevin O'Connor Show

• Contenders vs. Pretenders, Ring Culture, and Growing NBA Superstars with Drew Hanlen

  Drew Hanlen is the basketball skills and development trainer for superstars like Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tyrese Maxey, Tyrese Haliburton, Trey Murphy and many more of the NBA's elite. What can this "short," former college hooper possibly offer to these GIANTS of the game? A lot, as you'll see on this episode of the Kevin O'Connor show! Why Drew thinks critics are DUMB for calling Joel "washed," how Tatum took the mental leap before winning a title, how Haliburton became "the best passer" in the NBA, and so many more interesting stories, secrets and opinions from one of the most prolific trainers in the NBA. No one knows the inner circles of all the players and teams like Drew, and he keeps it real with his picks for NBA MVP, who he thinks will make the NBA Finals, and more.(01:32) NBA Contenders(04:58) Giannis improved mid-range game(08:18) Cavaliers a real threat in the east?(10:58) Any hope for Sixers and Joel Embiid?(17:29) Could you fix Ben Simmons?(20:55) Jokic and Nuggets on a winning streak(22:49) Will Luka help LeBron(25:25) Outlook for the Knicks(28:31) Jayson Tatum’s mentality(39:17) Teaching NBA superstars(43:06) Tyrese Haliburton’s nature(48:11) Changing NBA end of year awards(54:32) Ring culture downplaying NBA regular season(57:04) Player you would love to work with(1:00) Drew talks his new book Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts

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• Under-appreciated players and teams with Trey Murphy

  From role player to STUD, Trey Murphy's individual ascent this season surprised even himself. The Pelicans' superstar-in-the-making shares how he went from doubting himself to now KNOWING why he belongs. Trey kept it real on why his New Orleans Pelicans team started the year so poorly. Kevin asks Murphy to fill-in-the-blank: Zion Williamson is a top __ player in the NBA right now? That answer will surprise you. Plus with Trey being the most UNDER-APPRECIATED, unheralded star in the NBA, KOC asks Trey to pick a "starting 5" of the most underrated players in the NBA right now. You will never guess who's on his list. Trey also weighs in on what Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors said about the NBA becoming "boring." how the Oklahoma City Thunder are so hard to beat, his personal reaction to the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade, and much more.(0:49) Draymond Green comments on NBA(1:33) Why Trey Murphy loves ball(2:26) Assessment of Orlando Magic(5:16) Assessment of Detroit Pistons(6:01) Murphy's development & improvements(13:53) Under-appreciated NBA players(20:41) Luka - AD trade reactions(21:17) How can Murphy become an All-Star?(23:27) Zion Williams impact on Pelicans(25:49) Pelicans struggles this season(30:48) Assessment of Oklahoma City Thunder(34:20) Assessment of Denver Nuggets(35:08) Toughest places to play in NBA(40:34) Current state of the NBA(45:41) Kobe's influence on Trey Murphy(48:27) Call of Duty & gaming Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3DdhtRO🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4gDqoKY📢 Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT

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• Worst All-Star Weekend EVER!? NBA, TNT, LeBron & Kevin Hart TORCHED by KOC!

  Kevin O'Connor spared no one from a total evisceration of the NBA All-Star Weekend, especially the new Sunday night game format. Why did TNT make the night more about themselves than the players? How did Commissioner Adam Silver allow an All-Star Weekend in San Francisco without Steph Curry in the 3-point contest? How is Kevin supposed to be excited about a "G-Leaguer" that "only uses props" in the Slam Dunk contest? KOC loves LeBron but says he's to blame as well for pulling out of the All-Star Game last-minute! EVERYTHING All-Star is a mess according to Kevin and Dan Titus. The guys also break down the several weird sound bytes from Draymond Green, including he and Jimmy Butler both being "alpha" personalities, Dray's prediction that the Warriors will win the title THIS season, and Green allegedly "turning down" the Warriors' Head Coaching position in the future once Steve Kerr retires.0:22 - Team Shaq Wins 41-25! MVP: Steph Curry (2nd ASG MVP)2:16 - Was Wemby Impressive? Injected energy into Team Chuck3:40 - New Format vs. East vs. West – Which one’s better?5:35 - Charles Barkley vs. Draymond – Did Dray’s generation ruin the NBA?6:52 - How To Fix All-Star Weekend – KOC & Dan’s ideas9:41 - Giannis' Big Idea – Team USA vs. World + Global ASG Cities12:20 - Mac McClung 3-Peats in the Dunk Contest17:49 - Draymond on Butler & GSW’s Title Chances19:08 - Did Draymond Turn Down Future GSW HC Job? Serious or trolling?21:08 - Fantasy Basketball Breakout Players w/ Dan Titus26:36 - More Fantasy Pickups – Who’s worth adding?

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• NBA POWER RANKINGS! Where all 30 teams stand at the All-Star Break

  All 30 NBA teams are ranked by tier in this episode of the Kevin O'Connor Show. Heading into All-Star Weekend, which FOUR teams are "The Favorites" according to Kevin (and who's #1)? Which 3 teams does KOC view as "Contender...ish?" Next up, there's the "RESPECT YOUR ELDERS" category, the "SOMETHING IS MISSING" bucket, and then the dreaded "GRIPPING THE ELECTRICAL CORD" tier. Rounding out the rest of the league: the "League Pass Darlings" and unfortunately, the bottom tier: "POOP FOR COOPER" Flagg. All 30 teams fit into one of those categories, and KOC ranks them ALL here.Plus Tom Haberstroh stops by for an unexpectedly HEATED debate about "Old Man Chris Paul!" Why KOC thinks the San Antonio Spurs are tanking in broad daylight, why the Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George looks like "Khris Middleton but with $100 Million owed to him" and how Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic are playing some of the best 2-man basketball the NBA has EVER SEEN.(00:35) - Poop for Cooper tier(9:00) - League Pass darlings tier(15:05) - Gripping the electrical cord tier(18:30) - Something's missing tier(23:35) - Respect your elders tier(26:20) - Contender-ish tier(30:55) - The favorites tier(38:20) - Buy Denver as a legit contender?(49:55) - Donovan Clingan sleeper for ROTY?(52:20) - Are the Spurs quiet tanking?(57:20) - Concern for Los Angeles Lakers in loss to Utah?(1:04:30) - Bol Bol surging(1:06:50) - Any hope left for the 76ers?📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT

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• Luka's Laker DEBUT, & how the Wolves almost gave us "DUR-ANT" (and still could!)

  What a debut! The Los Angeles Lakers dismantled the Utah Jazz on Monday night, and the chemistry between Luka Doncic and LeBron James was palpable and on full display. KOC and Daman Rangoola couldn't believe their eyes, it's really real! Daman takes KOC inside the minds of Lakers fans, who actually — for real — feel badly for Dallas Mavericks fans. And with Anthony Davis' injury situation already looking dire, KOC and Daman wonder if the Mavericks "win-now" strategy is about to free-fall.Jon Krawczynski stops by the KOC Show to talk all things Minnesota Timberwolves. How close was Minnesota to ACTUALLY landing Kevin Durant on Deadline Day? Jon offers insight on what exactly went down as the Wolves tried to create the "DUR-ANT" pairing (and how they still could this coming offseason). KOC and Jon also react to the Wolves' embarrassing loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, who welcomed newcomer De'Andre Hunter into their lineup. And, Jon has the latest on the Timberwolves' majority ownership situation.(00:50) - Reacting to Luka Doncic’s Laker debut(11:20) - Mark Williams trade debacle(14:30) - AD’s injury & the Mavericks(24:50) - Early impressions of new-look Spurs(29:50) - Thoughts on Jimmy Butler’s fit with Golden State(35:10) - Cavs beat Wolves 128-107(42:10) - Wolves inch towards A-Rod majority ownership(48:50) - Is Wolves’ interest in Kevin Durant genuine?(54:05) - Just Riffin’📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT

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