The Herd with Colin Cowherd Hoops Tonight - West contender rankings, LeBron James vs. Donovan Mitchell, Steph Curry's longevity
Aug 23, 2025
The podcast dives into the intriguing showdown between LeBron James and Donovan Mitchell, analyzing their playoff performances and impact. It also explores Steph Curry's extraordinary longevity in the league and how it shapes his legacy. Listeners learn about Kevin Durant's potential effect on the Houston Rockets’ chances against strong contenders like the Nuggets and Thunder. There’s lively discourse on trade possibilities and roster strategies for teams, adding depth to the analysis of NBA dynamics.
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KD Solves Offense But Needs Continuity
- Adding Kevin Durant to Houston fixes their biggest weakness: half-court offense, but results depend on continuity.
- How Houston uses KD as an initiator versus pure scorer will determine championship viability.
Dinner Talk Sparked Rockets Deep Dive
- Jason describes chatting with Adam Mares over dinner while moving to Denver and discussing the Rockets' potential.
- The informal conversation framed his deeper dive into Houston's offense and KD fit.
Turn KD's Attention Into Easy Looks
- Use KD to draw help away from the rim by running more pick-and-roll and off-ball actions to create dunks for teammates.
- Prioritize alignment and thousands of reps to establish timing between KD, Amen, and Sengun.