{"id":35808,"date":"2025-12-29T16:28:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T21:28:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/kicking-off-the-nba-new-year-dave-dufours-resolutions-and-jonathan-giboney-breaks-down-the-draft-class\/"},"modified":"2025-12-29T16:28:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T21:28:48","slug":"kicking-off-the-nba-new-year-dave-dufours-resolutions-and-jonathan-giboney-breaks-down-the-draft-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/kicking-off-the-nba-new-year-dave-dufours-resolutions-and-jonathan-giboney-breaks-down-the-draft-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Kicking Off the NBA New Year: Dave Dufour&#8217;s Resolutions and Jonathan Giboney Breaks Down the Draft Class"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s a rewritten version of the content in my own words:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Subscribe to The Kevin O&#8217;Connor Show<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kevin O&#8217;Connor chats with Dave Dufour about the San Antonio Spurs\u2019 perfect 3-0 record against the Oklahoma City Thunder this season, Victor Wembaneyama&#8217;s defensive influence, and the effectiveness of San Antonio\u2019s three-guard lineup.<\/p>\n<p>Next, they review the Los Angeles Clippers\u2019 ongoing winning streak and Kawhi Leonard\u2019s impressive 55-point game versus the Detroit Pistons. They also debate whether Keyontae George has officially joined the Utah Jazz, assess if Nikola Jokic is playing at his peak, and consider if the Golden State Warriors should pursue a trade for Anthony Davis. Additionally, Kevin and Dave share their New Year&#8217;s resolutions for several NBA teams.<\/p>\n<p>Jonathan Givony then joins the conversation to talk about James Nagy\u2019s journey, starting in the G League before moving to Baylor, and whether professional athletes should be allowed to return to college basketball. Jonathan also updates listeners on the 2026 NBA draft prospects, including who might be the top pick between AJ Divanza and Cameron Boozer.<\/p>\n<p>Podcast timeline highlights:  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>(0:52) Spurs\u2019 3-0 run vs Thunder  <\/li>\n<li>(13:31) Kawhi Leonard\u2019s 55-point performance  <\/li>\n<li>(20:33) Keyontae George\u2019s impact with the Jazz  <\/li>\n<li>(24:26) Is Nikola Jokic the greatest ever?  <\/li>\n<li>(27:29) Scottie Barnes\u2019 dominant triple-double  <\/li>\n<li>(36:05) Should the Warriors trade for Anthony Davis?  <\/li>\n<li>(41:23) NBA team New Year\u2019s resolutions  <\/li>\n<li>(1:11:14) 2026 draft class update  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Image caption:<\/em> San Antonio Spurs\u2019 forward\/center Victor Wembaneyama during the first half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 25, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (Photo by Gerald Leon)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f Watch the full episode on YouTube<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Explore more from the Yahoo Sports podcast family at:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/apple.co\/3zEuTQj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/apple.co\/3zEuTQj<\/a> or watch on yahoosports.tv<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This episode offers vital insights into how key players and team dynamics are shaping the current NBA season, making it a must-listen for basketball fans eager to understand the league\u2019s evolving strategies. The discussion of draft prospects and player movement also highlights the sport\u2019s future trajectory, which could significantly impact team compositions and competitive balance in the years ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s a rewritten version of the content in my own words: Subscribe to The Kevin O&#8217;Connor Show Kevin O&#8217;Connor chats with Dave Dufour about the San Antonio Spurs\u2019 perfect 3-0 record against the Oklahoma City Thunder this season, Victor Wembaneyama&#8217;s defensive influence, and the effectiveness of San Antonio\u2019s three-guard lineup. 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