Luka, LeBron depart OT with WIN, Brunson leaves LIMPING | Kevin O'Connor Present

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh dive into the Los Angeles Lakers’ thrilling time beyond regulation victory towards the New York Knicks on this episode of The Kevin O’Connor Present. How involved ought to Knicks followers be about Jalen Brunson’s ankle harm, and does Thibs deserve any blame for the star guard’s utilization down the stretch? Plus, the OT heroics of Luka Doncic show but once more why Nico Harrison made “the dumbest commerce” within the historical past of sports activities.

Plus KOC and Tom rank the present Western Convention Play-In image groups presently seeded from #6-through-#12. How superior wouldn’t it be to get a Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers collection in Spherical 1 of the playoffs? Talking of the Dubs, the blokes break down Draymond Inexperienced’s foot-in-mouth feedback about Karl-Anthony Cities lacking the Knicks-Warriors recreation. And their hilarious recap of the Charles Barkley vs Kendrick Perkins “media feud” that happened on social media Thursday evening.

Later, 2025’s #1 recruit and BYU commit AJ Dybantsa sits down with KOC to speak his biggest inspirations, why he performs basketball, his expectations for the NBA and way more.

(00:45) – KOC’s West Play-In energy rankings

(25:20) – Do NBA coaches have to experiment extra?

(31:30) – Jalen Brunson suffers ankle harm

(36:00) – NBA media drama: Draymond & KAT, Charles Barkley & Kendrick Perkins

(42:25) – Greatest eating places in Portland

(47:00) – AJ Dybantsa on life & basketball