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Player development deep-dive, Embiid’s resurgence, CP3's legacy & more with Drew Hanlen | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Episode 504

Player development deep-dive, Embiid’s resurgence, CP3's legacy & more with Drew Hanlen | The Kevin O'Connor Show

NBA skills coach Drew Hanlen joins Kevin O’Connor to talk star player development.

Yahoo Sports NBA

February 18, 20261h 11m

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Show Notes

NBA skills coach Drew Hanlen joins Kevin O’Connor to break down the season’s hottest topics, from star player development to the reality of tanking in the league. Drew shares inside stories about working with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum and others and explains why self-belief can be both a gift and a curse for rising talent.

(0:48) When will Tatum return for Celtics?
(12:13) Player development & Deni Avdija
(21:43) Can Hornets maintain their winning ways?
(26:25) How can NBA stop tanking?
(31:09) Joel Embiid's recovery and development 
(43:02) How teams use data & analytics to improve 
(49:03) Chris Paul retires from NBA
(56:43) How will defensive coaching evolve?
(01:00:11) Future of the All-Star game

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