The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Luka Doncic’s 60 point performance is more impressive than you think
Mar 20, 2026
Derik Queen, rookie center for the New Orleans Pelicans and former Maryland Terrapin, shares first-year NBA life and locker room stories. He talks about teammates, guarding stars like Victor Wembanyama, and the Pelicans’ season outlook. Short, candid takes on March Madness moments and playoff hopes.
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Luka's Back‑to‑Back Scoring And Team Dependence
- Jason McIntyre argues Luka Doncic is the MVP frontrunner after back-to-back 40 then 60 point games and averaging 39 PPG on second nights this season.
- McIntyre highlights Luka's usage impact by showing team records without top five stars, noting the Lakers struggle most without him.
Measuring A Star By Team Record Without Them
- McIntyre displays team records with each star removed to measure individual impact, finding OKC tolerates SGA absence while the Lakers collapse without Luka.
- He uses these contextualized 'team without player' records to justify Luka as his MVP pick.
Derik Queen On Rookie Life And Zion's Leadership
- Derik Queen describes life as a rookie with the New Orleans Pelicans, praising the city's food and veteran teammates' mentorship.
- He recounts Zion's athleticism and leadership, saying Zion helps teach the team about the league and being a pro.