The Herd with Colin Cowherd Deandre Ayton Joins Lakers, Will Giannis Stay With Bucks? NFL Snow Games, NBA West WAY Better Than East
Jul 3, 2025
Danny Parkins, host of "Breakfast Ball" on FS1, joins to analyze the Lakers' intriguing signing of DeAndre Ayton and its potential to revitalize his career alongside LeBron and Luka. They dive into the stark differences between the NBA's Western and Eastern conferences and ponder Giannis's chances of leading the Bucks to the finals. The conversation shifts to the NFL, debating the merit of preserving snowy game traditions, and wraps up with reflections on gender equality in coaching, highlighting the need for female representation in men's sports.
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Ayton's Risky Fit in Lakers
- DeAndre Ayton is a high-risk, low-reward signing for the Lakers, aiming to add size in a Western Conference dominated by big men.
- Playing with stars like LeBron and Luka could help revitalize Ayton's career but his fit with the Lakers is uncertain.
West Stronger Than East
- The Western Conference is much stronger than the East due to better ownership, management, and attractive markets.
- Injuries partially explain Eastern weakness, but poor ownership in teams like Charlotte and Chicago worsens the disparity.
Giannis' Eastern Conference Dominance
- Giannis Antetokounmpo remains the dominant Eastern Conference player despite injuries to key teammates.
- The Bucks' strategy is to build around Giannis rather than trade him, pursuing consistent wins over uncertain trades.