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Join Kevin O’Connor and Chris Vernon on the latest episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show as they discuss 10 bold predictions for the remainder of the NBA season and the upcoming NBA Draft. The duo starts off by expressing disappointment with the Memphis Grizzlies’ recent performance and speculating that both the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers may not make it to the NBA Finals.
They also delve into the possibility of a strong playoff run by a healthy Kawhi Leonard, the potential for Chicago’s Josh Giddey to secure a lucrative deal in the offseason, and Verno’s predictions for significant changes in competitive balance within the league to combat tanking and player rest.
Wrapping up the episode, Kevin and Chris share two NBA draft-related predictions inspired by the ongoing NCAA tournament.
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(2:30) – Memphis likely to miss the playoffs
(11:05) – Cleveland and Oklahoma City not expected in NBA Finals
(17:05) – Oklahoma City predicted to sweep first-round series
(21:35) – Prediction of at least 3 playoff wins for the LA Clippers
(26:15) – Josh Giddey projected to secure a $100 million contract
(30:25) – Speculation on the failure of the Dame/Giannis duo and potential shake-up in Milwaukee
(38:45) – Anticipated league-wide competitive balance changes to address tanking and player rest
(52:20) – Nique Clifford and Boogie Fland predicted as lottery picks and first-round draft selection, respectively
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