The Kevin O’Connor Show: Insights from Drew Hanlen
In the latest episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show, renowned NBA skills coach Drew Hanlen joins host Kevin O’Connor to discuss several pressing topics from the ongoing basketball season.
Player Development and Self-Belief
The conversation opens with Hanlen’s insights on player development, focusing on young talents like Tyrese Maxey and Jayson Tatum, alongside the broader implications of self-belief in athlete performance. With Tatum recovering, fans are eagerly asking when he will return to the Boston Celtics, a question Hanlen addresses early in their discussion.
Team Performance and Tanking Issues
Shifting gears, Hanlen analyzes the Charlotte Hornets and ponders their ability to sustain their recent performance streak. Another hot topic is the issue of tanking in the NBA, which Hanlen believes needs a strategic rethink. He also provides updates on Joel Embiid’s rehabilitation and progression, examining how data and analytics influence coaching decisions across the league.
Future of Basketball Coaching
Later in the episode, the discussion reflects on the future of defensive strategies in basketball coaching and the abrupt retirement of veteran guard Chris Paul. As the podcast wraps up, Hanlen speculates about the direction of the All-Star game, leaving listeners with thoughts on how the league’s landscape might evolve.
Listen to the Full Episode
For basketball enthusiasts eager to delve deeper into these topics, the complete episode is available on the Yahoo Sports NBA YouTube channel, along with a variety of other shows from the Yahoo Sports podcast collection.
