The Kevin O’Connor Show: Episode Highlights
In the latest episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show, host Kevin O’Connor welcomes analyst Slightly Biased for an in-depth discussion about several pivotal topics in the NBA. A key focus of the conversation is whether Ryan Nembhard could be likened to former NBA star Steve Nash and what influence he might have on the Dallas Mavericks moving forward.
Key Discussions
Beyond that, the duo tackles the question of whether the Los Angeles Lakers might be overvalued in the current landscape of the league and contemplates the future of Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, pondering if he might be nearing the end of his prime. The podcast also examines the Oklahoma City Thunder’s potential to reach the play-in tournament, even if all of its starting players were unavailable.
Further discussions delve into the Boston Celtics‘ chances at securing over 55 regular-season victories, contingent on the timely return of Jason Tatum by March, as well as the defensive contributions of Zach Edey for the Memphis Grizzlies. The conversation extends to trade strategies for the Golden State Warriors, questioning whether all players besides superstar Steph Curry should be on the trading block.
Segment Breakdown
Segments in the show cover various topics including:
- (1:24) Could Ryan Nembhard be the next Steve Nash?
- (9:42) Are the Lakers being overrated?
- (14:49) Is Joel Embiid past his prime?
- (20:21) Can the Thunder’s bench push for a play-in spot?
- (29:55) Could the Clippers consider a complete roster overhaul?
- (36:30) Are the Celtics legitimate contenders?
- (42:34) Zach Edey’s growth defensively.
- (49:00) Is Zaccharie Risacher falling short of expectations?
- (54:36) Can the Kings rebound from their current struggles?
- (57:55) Trade options for the Warriors?
- (1:07:59) Predictions for the NBA Cup
To catch the full discussion, be sure to watch the episode on YouTube, and explore more from the Yahoo Sports podcast collection at yahoosports.tv.
