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The Importance of Role Players, OKC’s Impactful Youth, and the Underwhelming Cavs With Rob Mahoney and John Fanta

KOC is joined by Rob Mahoney to talk Thunder-Mavericks, and John Fanta comes on to go over some NBA draft prospects

By Kevin O'Connor and Rob Mahoney
Dallas Mavericks v Oklahoma City Thunder - Game One Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images


KOC is joined by The Ringer’s Rob Mahoney as they discuss how big games from Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace propelled the Thunder to take Game 1 against the Mavs (01:59). Next, KOC is joined by John Fanta, national college basketball broadcaster and writer for FOX Sports, as they discuss a handful of prospects in a game of “Draft, Stash, or Pass” (21:38). John also shares what he thinks the next steps for the Cavs will be after their disappointing Game 1 loss to the Celtics (56:57).

Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more!

You can read Rob’s article mentioned in today’s episode here.

Host: Kevin O’Connor
Guests: Rob Mahoney and John Fanta
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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