NBA’s big tanking problem, JJJ injured, awards check-in + thoughts entering All-Star break

In today’s Kevin O’Connor Show, KOC goes over his NBA awards rankings approaching the midway point of the season. Plus, he reacts to the news of the Jaren Jackson Jr. season-ending surgery, and proposes a new system to weed out the problem of tanking in the NBA.

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Then, KOC does a live mail-bag segment with questions from the YouTube chat. That and more for today’s pre-All-Star Weekend show!

(0:33) NBA Awards check-in
(8:37) How can the NBA solve tanking?
(29:07) Live YouTube Q&A

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 07: Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz looks on against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Kia Center on February 07, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

(Rich Storry)

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Author : Kevin O'Connor

Publish date : 2026-02-12 18:12:00

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