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In this episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show, Kevin is joined by Tom Haberstroh. The guys start the episode talking about the Dallas Mavericks, who have lost four straight games and don’t look like the defending Western Conference champions.
Similarly, the Minnesota Timberwolves don’t look like a team that would have made the Western Conference Finals. Is it Anthony Edwards’ fault? Do you miss Karl Anthony-Towns? Should the Timberwolves be concerned about the poor fit of their current roster?
Portland Trail Blazers rookie center Donovan Clingan racked up 8 blocks against Minnesota on Wednesday, and he’s starting to look like he might be the best big man in this year’s draft class.
Victor Wembanyama must have been listening last week when Kevin and Tom told him to stop shooting so many threes, because he’s made 20 of them in his last 3 games and seems to be breaking down the basketball on both ends of the court.
LeBron James has recorded three consecutive triple-doubles as he approaches his 40th birthday. Tom has an incredible statistic that doesn’t seem real, but sums up how productive this season has been for James. However, the Lakers still have major issues they need to resolve.
Finally, the guys take a too-early look at the 2024-25 NBA rookie rankings. There’s a big surprise at number one and some guys who are ready to move up the list quickly.
(00:40) – Are the Mavericks in trouble?
(12:20) – Are the Timberwolves in a worse situation than the Mavericks?
(17:45) – Is Donovan Clingan the best rookie in this class?
(22:35) – Victor Wembanyama’s sizzling 3-point shot
(30:30) – LeBron James continues to surprise
(41:10) – 2024-25 NBA Rookie Rankings
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