Is ‘Playoff Jimmy’ Just a Hoax? Unpacking Flagg’s Controversial Call Before Game 7!

If you’re craving the kind of basketball talk that doesn’t hold back, buckle up—this episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show is an absolute whirlwind. Joined by Tom Haberstroh, Kevin dives headfirst into some jaw-dropping NBA drama, including whispers that Cooper Flagg might just pull a stunt as bold as Eli Manning’s—literally demanding his way onto the Boston Celtics roster. And yep, Kevin’s got insider intel confirming Flagg’s low-key meeting with the Celtics at the Draft Combine in Chicago. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg: brace yourself as KOC absolutely fries “Playoff Jimmy” Butler’s reputation and breaks down why Golden State could be staring down a long, dark tunnel ahead. Of course, they don’t skimp on the on-court action either, previewing a blockbuster Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder, and dissecting why the Celtics are far from done battling the Knicks. If you live for hoops, this episode is a playbook of pure heat. LEARN MORE

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Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

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(28:34) What’s next for the Warriors?(14:26) Wolves advance to Western Conference FinalsKOC is joined by Tom Haberstroh on this INSANE edition of The Kevin O’Connor Show. The guys both think it’s well within the realm of possibilities that COOPER FLAGG could pull an Eli Manning, and demand his way to the Boston Celtics. Kevin has sources that told him Flagg met with the Celtics at the Draft Combine in Chicago! Plus KOC absolutely destroys “Playoff Jimmy” Butler, and explains why Golden State is in trouble for years to come. And of course, the guys preview Sunday’s Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder, plus Tom and Kevin on why the Boston Celtics are still VERY MUCH ALIVE vs the New York Knicks.AdvertisementAdvertisement(36:46) Celtics vs. Knicks Game 6 preview(42:15) Boston interviews Cooper Flagg at NBA Draft Combine