The Kevin O'Connor Show The rising Celtics, the falling Wolves, Charlotte looks legit & Caleb Wilson shines for UNC with Dane Moore, Drew Carter & Matt Powers
Feb 9, 2026
Dane Moore, Timberwolves reporter and analyst, breaks down Minnesota’s effort issues and locker-room tone. Drew Carter, Celtics play-by-play announcer, explains Boston’s depth, coaching and Nikola Vucevic’s fit. Matt Powers, Draft analyst and Swish Theory co-founder, highlights college risers like Caleb Wilson and debates AJ Dybantsa’s slide. Short, sharp takes on roster construction, chemistry and prospect movement.
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Ragtag Celtics Outplayed Stars In Houston
- Drew Carter describes the Celtics blowing out the Rockets on the second night of a back-to-back with a ragged-looking, inexpensive lineup.
- He highlights Ron Harper Jr.'s surprising outperformance of Kevin Durant in that game as emblematic of Boston's preparation.
Keep Bench Players Ready With Clear Opportunity
- Keep players ready and instill belief by promising opportunities will come and then giving them chances.
- Joe Mazzulla's staff treats everyone as 'head coach of their role' to maintain readiness and produce plug-and-play rotations.
Vucevic Brings Instant Spacing And Passing
- Nikola Vučević instantly adds spacing, post presence, and playmaking that opens lanes for cutters.
- Drew Carter compares the immediate schematic impact to Kristaps Porziņģis' pick-and-pop value.