The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Jun 24, 2025
Nick Wright, a prominent sports media personality from Fox Sports 1, joins Colin Cowherd to dive into the hottest topics in basketball and football. They dissect the NBA draft spotlight on Cooper Flagg, comparing his versatility to LeBron's. Colin shares bold predictions for the NFL, highlighting the Chiefs' uncertain position with Mahomes. The duo also debates the last seven NBA champions, advocating for the Thunder's overlooked potential. They touch on the evolving sports media landscape and the importance of effective management in modern basketball.
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Cooper Flagg's All-Round Game
- Cooper Flagg is likened to a more aggressive version of Jason Tatum with no need for a signature move.
- Modern players like LeBron excel because they can do everything well rather than relying on a go-to move.
Smart Margins Over Big Swings
- NBA teams now focus more on small moves like cleaning cap sheets and acquiring draft picks.
- Big swings in trades are less common; marginal improvements determine success.
NIL Boosts College Basketball
- The NBA draft is trending towards more college players due to NIL enabling colleges to recruit top talent.
- This boosts college basketball's quality and visibility, creating a stronger connection to the NBA.