The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - SGA Is A “Midgrange Maven”, KD Trade, NBA Draft, College Football
Jun 28, 2025
Ryen Russillo, sports analyst at The Ringer and host of his own podcast, teams up with NBA analyst Jason Timpf to dive into the latest in basketball. They discuss why SGA is a premier midrange scorer and dissect Kevin Durant's trade to the Rockets, analyzing its impact. Russillo highlights the newfound readiness of NBA Draft talent due to recent college sports shifts like NIL and the transfer portal. The duo also explores the transition of former coaches like Saban and Meyer into broadcasting, revealing their surprising success on screen.
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SGA's Mastery of Midrange Scoring
- Shea Gilders Alexander (SGA) is one of the best midrange scorers in NBA history.
- He knows his strengths and excels as a dominant, precise number one scorer especially when getting fouled.
Kevin Durant's Impact on Houston
- Kevin Durant (KD) remains one of the NBA's best shooters and iso scorers even on poor rosters.
- His arrival in Houston adds refined offensive skill that can unlock the team's potential and support its young athletes.
Houston's Youth and KD's Usage Plan
- Houston is a young team with developing players who have high upside.
- Houston managing KD's minutes conservatively aims to have him fresh and dominant in the postseason for long Western Conference series.