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The Kevin O'Connor Show

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NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
Victor Wembanyama
Philadelphia 76ers
Kawhi Leonard
Damian Lillard
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Los Angeles Lakers
Lebron James
New Orleans Pelicans
Phoenix Suns
Joel Embiid
Los Angeles Clippers
Anthony Edwards
Cleveland Cavaliers
New York Knicks
Carl Anthony Towns
College Hoops
Yahoo Sports
Denver Nuggets

Kevin O’Connor has been covering the NBA since 2013, offering film breakdowns and deep analysis along with the occasional hot take or spicy piece of advice for NBA franchises. Check out The Kevin O'Connor Show, where he’ll be giving his opinions and breaking down the biggest news in the basketball world with other analysts, insiders and NBA players in a way only the most NBA-obsessed mind could.

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Latest Episodes

KOC is joined by Corey Tulaba from No Ceilings to talk NBA and March Madness. First, they cover the recent news regarding the NBA’s plan to expand to Seattle and Las Vegas. Next, the pair discusses key NBA draft storylines entering March Madness, inc... more

Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh give a full breakdown and add their takes on Bam Adebayo's historic 83 point night. Does his performance need an asterisk? From there, the pair check in on a contentious Western Conference battle between SGA & OKC an... more

On an action packed episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin O'Connor catches up with David Jacoby to discuss all things around the association including, are the Lakers and LeBron headed for a split?

From there KOC talks with Rashad Phillips to b... more

On an action packed Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh take a look at the current 44 game losing streak the bottom 10 NBA teams have combined for.

The NBA has reached the March lull, how can the league spice things up?

From th... more

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Recent Guests

David Jacoby
Host/analyst on The Mismatch, former host on The Kevin O'Connor Show
The Ringer, The Mismatch
Episode: NBA Ex Files: Glowups, mistakes and Tatum’s back with David Jacoby + Darius Acuff breakdown with Rashad Phillips
Rashad Phillips
NBA Draft Analyst, owner of Prestige Management Group
Prestige Management Group
Episode: NBA Ex Files: Glowups, mistakes and Tatum’s back with David Jacoby + Darius Acuff breakdown with Rashad Phillips
Ben Pfeifer
Draft analyst from Swish Theory
Swish Theory
Episode: Hornets hot drop with JoeWo + Giannis is back, McCain resurgence, Cam Johnson in the gulag, Diawara reality check + Draft Class with Ben Pfeifer
Jason Gallagher
Old buddy from The Ringer
Episode: West contender power rankings, hot Spurs & wasted Warriors with Tom Haberstroh + the state of Luka Doncic & how fandom changes with Jason Gallagher
John Fanta
NBC Sports Analyst
NBC Sports
Episode: Contender power rankings, Cade’s MVP case, Celtics/Lakers lessons, Team USA & Boozer vs. Dybantsa with John Fanta
Claire De Lune
Sports journalist and previously a musician, shares insights on the Lakers and her career.
The Guardian
Episode: Key second half storylines with Tom Haberstroh! Plus, faith in Luka, irrelevant Warriors and Prince’s invitation with Claire De Lune, Sam Esfandiari & Daman Rangoola
Sam Esfandiari
Host of Light Years Ahead podcast and sports analyst with a focus on the Golden State Warriors.
Episode: Key second half storylines with Tom Haberstroh! Plus, faith in Luka, irrelevant Warriors and Prince’s invitation with Claire De Lune, Sam Esfandiari & Daman Rangoola
Drew Hanlen
NBA skills coach working with multiple players in the league
Pure Sweat Basketball
Episode: Player development deep-dive, Embiid’s resurgence, CP3's legacy & more with Drew Hanlen
Ben Golliver
NBA analyst and writer for The Washington Post
The Greatest of All Talk
Episode: 7 biggest takeaways from All-Star Weekend, NBA tanking crisis & Cedric Coward joins the show!

Host

Kevin O'Connor
Host of The Kevin O'Connor Show; NBA analyst focused on film breakdown, strategy, and league news.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Nope.

    Nothing new here. Another MAGA bro running his mouth.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ShutYoMouff
    United Statesa month ago
  • KOC is Legit

    Everybody needs to chill out - agree or disagree, Kevin knows what’s up, players and staff love him.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Best game on the Store
    United Statesa month ago
  • So much nervous laughing

    If I had a friend who laughed at everything as nervously as KOC does I’d ask if he’s ok. You ok Kev?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    still atit
    United States2 months ago
  • Nah

    lol cmon there's so many bball pods what are you doing listening to this guy

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Maaaaaaaattttttt33
    United States2 months ago
  • A mid podcast

    Boring takes that try to come across as transcendent. Plenty of other NBA pods to listen to instead.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Suuuuuup from Melbourne
    Australia2 months ago

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Listeners praise the host's depth of basketball knowledge and guest variety.
Some reviews criticize the show for perceived bias or uneven pacing, especially around hot takes.
Mixed reviews about NFL content interrupting NBA focus, useful for some listeners but off-putting to others.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#18
United States/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#160
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#6
United Kingdom/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#15
Canada/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#185
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#5
Australia/Sports/Basketball

Talking Points

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Calvin Booth opens up with KOC about building a championship team & how it all fell apart
Q: Do you feel like there was tension though?
Calvin acknowledges tension is natural in high-pressure environments like that of a championship team.
Calvin Booth opens up with KOC about building a championship team & how it all fell apart
Q: Was there friction during the title run, or did it happen after that?
Calvin asserts that friction tends to occur in competitive environments but insists it was blown out of proportion.
Calvin Booth opens up with KOC about building a championship team & how it all fell apart
Q: What did you see from Bruce Brown in his past stops?
Calvin mentions Bruce's versatility, which led them to believe he could fit well within the Nuggets' system.
Calvin Booth opens up with KOC about building a championship team & how it all fell apart
Q: Did you expect that much dominance from that team on their playoff run?
Calvin Booth reflects on his confidence in the team's talent but recalls a specific game that raised doubts.
Key second half storylines with Tom Haberstroh! Plus, faith in Luka, irrelevant Warriors and Prince’s invitation with Claire De Lune, Sam Esfandiari & Daman Rangoola
Q: Which contender has the most to prove in the second half of the year?
Tom mentions that the Denver Nuggets need to prove they can get healthy and improve their defense given their tough upcoming schedule and current injuries.

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This show centers on deep-dive NBA analysis, roster construction, and strategic storytelling, featuring conversations with top analysts, players, and insiders. Episodes frequently tackle tanking, trades, draft prospects, and how roster moves shape team fortunes, often with guests bringing hands-on coaching, scouting, or journalism experience. A notable strength is its ability to blend data-driven insight with narrative context, delivering timely takes around the league's biggest stories. Listeners are likely fans who want expert-level basketball analysis, player development insights, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from industry veterans.

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2. Rashad Phillips
3. Ben Pfeifer
4. Jason Gallagher
5. John Fanta
6. Claire De Lune
7. Sam Esfandiari
8. Drew Hanlen

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