On this episode of The Kevin O’Connor Present, KOC and Tom Haberstroh dive into the information earlier than revealing what their award ballots would seem like if the NBA season ended at the moment.
The blokes use the Magic’s thrilling victory over the Lakers final night time to focus on Franz Wagner, who has discovered his leap shot and as soon as once more appears like one of many 20 finest gamers within the NBA. Anthony Davis, an MVP favourite, is already beginning to look a bit drained.
KOC talks about his go to to the Intuit Dome, house of the Los Angeles Clippers, the place he witnessed many bogs and The Wall, which can or is probably not crammed with paid actors.
The Hornets topped the Pistons in time beyond regulation and seem to be they’re constructed for the longer term with younger stars like LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. Tom and Kevin additionally talk about the Timberwolves, who’ve fallen to 8-7 and seem like out of types with a tough a part of the schedule forward of them.
Earlier than diving into their NBA one-month award ballots, the blokes talk about the concept of the NBA altering its playoff seeding to a 1-16 system that doesn’t depend on conferences. Is it in one of the best curiosity of the league? Is it even potential?
Lastly, discover out who could be their picks for MVP, Rookie of the Month, Defensive Participant of the Month, Most Improved Participant, Coach of the Month, Sixth Man of the Month and even on the All-NBA or All-Rookie groups if the season ended at the moment.
(01:05) – Magic 119, Lakers 118
(06:30) – KOC visits the Intuit Dome
(12:10) – Hornets 123, Pistons 121 (OT)
(15:30) – How fearful ought to the Timberwolves be?
(17:45) – Ought to the NBA change playoff seeding?
(24:50) – NBA one-month awards
