Knicks keep playoff hopes alive while OKC prepares for finals: Highlights from KOC Show featuring Tom Haberstroh, Marcus Morris, and Tate Frazier’s draft insights

The Kevin O’Connor Show

Catch the latest episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, where the excitement never ceases! In this thrilling triple-header, Kevin kicks things off with guest Tom Haberstroh, reflecting on the New York Knicks’ remarkable victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5, sparking a glimmer of hope for the Knicks to overturn the series. The duo analyzes Indiana’s performance, noting some concerning sloppiness in their game.

NBA Discussions and Predictions

The episode heats up when NBA veteran Marcus Morris re-joins the show, bravely tackling his previous bold predictions in a game called Double Down or Walk It Back. They get into some contentious topics, including:

  • Whether the Oklahoma City Thunder have the necessary depth to secure a championship
  • If Tyrese Haliburton is poised to become the next Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
  • Why Nikola Jokic is controversially not considered among the top 20 players in history

Morris and O’Connor dive into the potential success of a Luka Doncic and LeBron James partnership, delivering a segment full of hot discussions.

Upcoming NBA Draft Insights

As draft season approaches, Kevin welcomes his friend Tate Frazier to discuss the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft, which looms just a month away. They explore:

  • Whether the San Antonio Spurs might manage to incorporate Dylan Harper into their plans
  • Speculation on the Dallas Mavericks‘ response if the Milwaukee Bucks were to propose a trade involving Giannis and the first overall pick
  • Underrated prospects across various positions
  • Specific sharpshooters the Orlando Magic should be eyeing
  • Who might be the right pick for the Minnesota Timberwolves among the plethora of draftees declaring for the upcoming draft

Tune in for this deep dive into NBA playoffs and draft prospects and don’t miss the chance to hear Kevin engage with some of the brightest minds in basketball!