NBA opener reactions with Andrew Sharp + KOC interviews Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers performs his pregame ritual prior to the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)

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Kevin O'Connor & Andrew Sharp break down every game from NBA opening day. The duo dives into why the Thunder look like true title contenders and what’s holding Wembanyama and the Spurs’ offense back. KOC and Andrew also react to the 76ers spoiling the Knicks' banner night and Detroit’s gritty comeback against the Celtics.

Later, Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg sits down with Kevin O'Connor ahead of his NBA debut to get real about building chemistry with Steph Curry, adapting to NBA-level defensive schemes with Draymond Green and more. Plus, KOC & Yaxel nerd out about the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

(0:41) Thunder beat Spurs

(16:42) 76ers beat Knicks

(30:16) Pistons beat Celtics

(56:40) Yaxel Lendeborg joins the show