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On this episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, we prepare for the start of the 2024-25 NBA season by making predictions about what will happen this season alongside guest co-host Legend of Winning.

Listen in and find out why the guys think the Magic will overperform but the Bucks will underperform, and why the Knicks' big offseason moves might be overrated (if they can't stay healthy).

KOC adds a prediction on 3-point shooting rates across the league and explains why he believes De'Aaron Fox could be the most popular trade target as the deadline approaches. Meanwhile, LOW has some questions about what the Rockets are doing and has a theory that ends with James Harden and Kevin Durant in Houston.

In the Mailbag segment, KOC picks a contender who will be eliminated from the playoff race, explains who he thinks will be the most important center on the Suns' roster and predicts a move to the Denver Nuggets.

Finally, the Lakers' first-round rookie Dalton Knecht joins the show to talk about life in the Los Angeles spotlight (specifically surrounding LeBron James and Bronny) and using video games as an escape from the hustle and bustle.

(01:40) – PREDICTION: Magical finish in the top 3 in the East

(06:20) – PREDICTION: Bucks fans turn against their GM

(11:40) – PREDICTION: The Knicks are overrated

(6:05 p.m.) – PREDICTION: The NBA will shoot more 3s

(11:05) – PREDICTION: The Grizzlies will miss the playoffs

(29:15) – PREDICTION: De'Aaron Fox will be a trade target

(35:25) – PREDICTION: Rockets will pursue Durant & Harden

(47:55) – Breaking: Contract extension with Jalen Green

(50:00) – NBA Finals Predictions

(51:55) – PREDICTION: Lakers in the Western Conference Finals

(57:20) – The mailbag!

(01:13:35) – Interview with Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht

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