Discover The Kevin O’Connor Show
In a captivating installment of the KOC Show, Kevin O’Connor engages with distinguished NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony, streaming live from the vibrant Chicago Combine. The episode opens with a touching tribute to the iconic Michael Jordan, setting an electrifying tone as they explore 23 pressing questions surrounding the NBA Draft. Among the burning queries: can Ace Bailey live up to the 76ers’ expectations? Who emerges as the top sharpshooter in this year’s crop of talent? The duo also deciphers potential trade scenarios, weighing the Wizards’ versus the Jazz’s likelihood to disrupt the market. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls assess their path forward, and the spotlight shines on Cooper Flagg, a prodigy generating buzz as one of the most luminous prospects since decades past.
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In a notable twist, Cedric Coward joins the discussion, sharing his remarkable climb from Division III basketball to the cusp of an NBA career. Coward delves into the nuances of his unique style, drawing wisdom from his grandfather, an Olympic gold medalist. With compelling comparisons to stars like Kawhi Leonard, he unveils the fervor that fuels his commitment to the sport.
Cooper Flagg interacts with the media at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago on May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
(0:53) Kevin and Jonathan tackle 23 urgent draft questions
(1:00) The initial five questions addressed to Givony
(8:38) Diving into questions six through ten
(18:55) Analyzing inquiries eleven to fifteen
(25:03) Further breakdown including questions sixteen to twenty
(31:08) Concluding with inquiries twenty-one to twenty-three
(35:19) Cedric Coward joins the dialogue
(44:58) Insight into Coward’s playing technique
(59:58) Reflection on the significant Luka trade to the Lakers
(1:02:04) Discussions regarding the ongoing NBA playoffs
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(1:04:49) Celebrating memorable basketball moments
(1:08:01) Cedric Coward faces seven unexpected inquiries
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