The Kevin O'Connor Show

Kevin O’Connor reacts to the San Antonio Spurs' blowout win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 and looks ahead to Game 7.

Later, NBA Draft prospect Nate Ament joins to talk about the biggest lessons he has learned as he prepares for the league.

(00:30) - Game 6 reaction: Spurs force Game 7

(12:15) - NBA news roundup: Mitchell Robinson, NBA Draft updates, 3-2-1 draft lottery details

(33:00) - Nate Ament joins the show

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Kevin O'Connor is joined by Casey Powell (CP The Fanchise) & Jonathan Macri (Knicks Film School) to break down the New York Knicks' historic path to the NBA Finals.

They discuss what separates Jalen Brunson, the biggest areas of growth for the Knicks from the regular to postseason and why Karl-Anthony Towns is the key heading into the Finals.

Plus, the trio gives their biggest takeaways from the Western Conference Finals. Who will the Knicks face in the 2026 NBA Finals? They give their insights.

0:00 Welcome

01:31 NBA Awards takeaways

7:20 Knicks' regular season to postseason growth

11:30 Mike Brown’s approach to postseason

15:55 Mikal Bridges is filling in gaps and improving defensively

22:18 Why KAT is the Knicks' key

40:00 Favorite NYK memories

45:53 Knicks finally breaking through

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Kevin O’Connor reacts to the Thunder’s win against the Spurs in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals and shares 5 takeaways from Game 5.

Then, NBA Draft prospect Mikel Brown Jr. joins to talk about the development of his game and what he hopes to achieve at the next level.

(0:25) 5 Things from Game 5

(12:48) NBA Draft prospect Mikel Brown joins the show

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Kevin O’Connor reacts to the Knicks sweeping the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Are we underestimating the Knicks? And what’s next for Cleveland?

Kevin is joined by Sam Vecenie to talk all things NBA Draft. They discuss the best fits for top prospects, players we’re underestimating, and which guys should stay in the draft vs. return to school.

Later, UConn’s Alex Karaban joins to talk his game & NBA Draft hopes.

(0:29) Knicks sweep Cavs in East Finals

(16:10) NBA Draft questions with Sam Vecenie

(59:18) NBA’s 3-2-1 lottery oversight

(1:17:33) Draft prospect Alex Karaban joins the show

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Kevin O’Connor shares 10 thoughts on the NBA from this weekend of Conference Finals games. Have the San Antonio Spurs figured out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Is Chet Holmgren nervous to play against Victor Wembanyama? What’s next for this pathetic Cleveland Cavaliers team?

Then, KOC discusses the Washington Wizards’ interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo and exposes a massive oversight regarding the NBA’s proposed 3-2-1 lottery system.

Later, potential top-10 NBA draft pick Kingston Flemings joins the show. Kingston shares how his game mirrors stars like Tyrese Maxey and De'Aaron Fox, updates on the evolution of his floater, explains why defense is non-negotiable in today’s NBA and more.

(0:32) Spurs even series vs. Thunder

(14:32) Knicks one win from NBA Finals

(23:18) Would Wizards trade for Giannis?

(25:42) NBA’s oversight with 3-2-1 lottery proposal

(34:31) Kingston Flemings joins the show

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