Kevin O'Connor is joined by the one and only Nick Wright of FS1 to put a bow on the Los Angeles Lakers' 2024-25 season. Nick didn't expect things to end so early and abruptly for LeBron James and Luka Doncic, but here we are. Where did things go wrong? Nick thinks you can point at JJ Redick's Head Coaching decisions in the Playoffs, and he's noticing a disturbing pattern emerge with JJ shrinking in big moments. Where does LeBron James go from here; could that be the end of his career? And how do the Lakers move forward, rebuild and trade for the right pieces around Luka? Plus Nick and Kevin hit on every other Playoff series, and even weigh in on the conspiracy surrounding Victor Wembanyama's "real" height.

With the NBA Draft Lottery about a week away, KOC has you covered on this 1st Round mock that spans all 30 picks. With the Lottery draft order totally randomized, wait until you see where Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey all wind up.

Read KOC’s most recent mock draft: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/draft/

(0:39) Nick Wright joins the show

(1:10) Wolves knock out Lakers from playoffs

(36:47) LeBron’s legacy in LA

(43:23) Who do Wolves want in conf semis?

(45:56) Can Rockets win Game 6?

(47:48) Nuggets vs. Clippers Game 6 preview

(50:07) Pistons vs. Knicks Game 6 preview

(51:47) Can Bucks do anything to keep Giannis?

(54:42) How tall is Wemby really??

(55:46) Nick disrespecting Evan Mobley?

(57:38) KOC’s latest 2025 NBA mock draft

(58:07) Picks 1-5

(1:02:30) Picks 6-10

(1:05:51) Picks 11-20

(1:13:38) Picks 21-30

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On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the New York Knicks' offensive struggles. Could they actually blow this series to the Detroit Pistons?

Plus, Tom and Dan have unearthed the numbers that prove this is one of the most exciting NBA postseasons of ALL-TIME, and the 1st round is still going!

The duo also recap the Milwaukee Bucks blowing a 7-point lead with 40 seconds left on Tuesday night to end their season, and perhaps the Giannis Era in Milwaukee. How did things get so bad for the Bucks that they may have no choice but to entertain offers for their generational superstar? It's here on this installment of The Big Number.

(1:05) - What makes this first round so competitive

(16:05) - Cade Cunningham’s early dominance

(18:55) - Knicks’ concerning pace of play

(24:35) - Jalen Duren making plays for Detroit

(28:25) - Knicks offensive struggles without Brunson

(32:20) - Should Bucks trade Giannis?

(46:55) - Cavs-Pacers thoughts & predictions

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Marcus Morris is back on The Kevin O'Connor Show, and didn't hold back on any of his takes. Find out why Marcus believes Anthony Edwards is exposing JJ Redick as a rookie Head Coach, why he thinks the conditioning (and defense!) of Luka Doncic is perfectly fine, and what the Lakers need to do to make this a series. Plus, Marcus weighs in on what Ty Lue needs to change for the Los Angeles Clippers to regain the upper hand against the Denver Nuggets. Morris explains why he sees Giannis Antetokounmpo taking his talents to South Beach this summer, and why the Orlando Magic need to trade for Trae Young this offseason, too. Morris went in on everyone from Pat Riley to Ja Morant to NBA refs, and even had time to tell us why Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft slide made him angry!

Then Ethan Strauss and Sam Esfandiari both stop by to give their takes on the Golden State Warriors' 3-1 lead on the Houston Rockets. Ethan says it's finally time to admit that the Steph Curry-Draymond Green duo has joined Stockton/Malone and Jordan/Pippen as an all-time legendary tandem. Sam gives Draymond Green his flowers too, but acknowledges that even some Warriors fans still don't like Green. And, is Steve Kerr soundly out-coaching Ime Udoka?

It's all on this must-consume episode of the KOC Show!

(0:26) Marcus Morris joins the show

(0:47) Clippers vs. Nuggets Game 5 preview

(12:17) 'Weak link' vs. 'strong link' NBA

(21:10) Lakers vs. Wolves Game 5 preview

(35:59) Ja Morant says ‘I had them figured out’

(38:59) Pistons vs. Knicks Game 4 replay review controversy

(45:01) Celtics vs. Magic Game 5 preview

(48:50) Bucks down bad after Damian Lillard injury

(57:33) Cavs sweep Heat

(1:00:45) NBA Draft’s Shedeur Sanders equivalent?

(1:08:47) Sam & Ethan join the show

(1:08:57) Warriors vs. Rockets Game 4 reaction

(1:36:39) 'Weak link' vs. 'strong link' NBA continued

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