The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - Lakers have issues on defense, LeBron James won't be enough, A.J. Brown and the Eagles offense
Nov 13, 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers' defensive flaws could jeopardize their championship aspirations, with even LeBron James unable to mask these issues. Colin dissects the mismatch of the Lakers' roster, raising concerns about their playoff chances. Meanwhile, A.J. Brown's frustration with the Philadelphia Eagles' offense sparks a discussion on locker-room tensions and fit, suggesting that off-field drama poses a serious threat to Super Bowl contenders. Colin also critiques other teams, like the Giants and Packers, for their struggles.
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Lakers' Roster Is Offense-Heavy And Redundant
- The Lakers have a lopsided roster heavy on offense and duplicative ball-handlers, leaving big defensive holes.
- Colin warns that even LeBron James can't mask structural defensive deficiencies in playoff matchups.
Championships Require Trustworthy Defense
- Recent champions combined scoring with strong defense; Denver last year had standout defensive pieces.
- Colin argues championship teams must reliably make stops, not just outscore opponents.
Fix Personnel, Not Just Playbook
- Colin recommends the Lakers consider changing personnel at the trade deadline to fix defensive redundancy.
- He suggests reducing duplicated offensive skill sets to add true defensive stoppers.