The Herd with Colin Cowherd What's Wright - Nick Wright Best of Lakers: LeBron James is NOT DONE winning, Luka Doncic MVP SEASON incoming? | NBA
Aug 21, 2025
Nick Wright confidently argues that LeBron James is far from finished in his pursuit of more championships. He highlights Luka Doncic's potential for an MVP season, comparing him to other stars in the Western Conference. A deep dive into team dynamics reveals how the Lakers and other franchises are balancing veteran experience with emerging talent. Misinformation about Doncic's athletic stats is also addressed, alongside insights on NFL dynamics, making this discussion a fascinating blend of basketball and football perspectives.
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Expect The Lakers To Make A Move
- Do expect the Lakers to make a substantial roster move to address their holes this offseason.
- Wright argues they have tradable assets and should use them to fill necessities rather than keep luxuries.
West Is Deep And Competitive
- The West looks stacked with Oklahoma City, Rockets, Lakers, and Nuggets as top threats.
- Wright sees OKC atop but believes Rockets and Lakers are next-best, and Nuggets remain dangerous around Jokic.
AI Messed Up A 1986 Playoff Fact
- Nick recounts a producer's fact-check error and uses it to mock AI's sports knowledge.
- He insists AI chatbots hallucinate sports facts and advises caution using them for sports history.