
The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - Nick Wright: Tatum Was “Infuriating” In Game 2, Why Draymond Green “Gets Away” With Fouls, Cowboys Can’t Save George Pickens
May 9, 2025
In this engaging conversation, sports media personality Nick Wright, known for hosting 'First Things First' on FS1, joins to discuss various hot topics. They start with witty reflections on the first American pope and how faith can guide even skeptics. Nick criticizes Jayson Tatum's inconsistent playoff performance while likening the Celtics’ strategy to poker. They also analyze Draymond Green's leniency with referees and the implications for player evaluation in sports journalism. Finally, they downplay the Cowboys’ chances with George Pickens.
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Nick Wright's Prayer Anecdote
- Nick Wright shared a personal story about praying during a medical emergency involving his father.
- He described how faith provided comfort during crises, even for those usually agnostic.
Playoff Style Shifts Winning Edge
- NBA playoff upsets happen due to heavy three-point shooting and physical officiating changes.
- Physical, defensive teams thrive as referees allow more contact, reducing the finesse teams' edge.
Playoff Strategy: Reduce Variance
- In playoffs, teams should reduce variance and play conservatively when ahead late in games.
- Celtics mistakenly keep high-variance three-point strategies despite their advantage, risking losses.
