The Herd with Colin Cowherd What’s Wright - Best Of - LeBron James' MONSTER NIGHT, Luka & Lakers RED HOT + Dolphins-Broncos TRADE reaction | Nick Wright
Mar 22, 2026
A breakdown of LeBron's jaw-dropping 30-point, near-perfect performance and how his play lifts teammates and the Lakers' defense. A deep look at Luka's historic scoring season, emotional edge, and where he sits in the MVP race. Reaction to the Broncos trading for Jaylen Waddle and what the move means for both Denver and Miami.
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LeBron Still Dominant Open Court Threat
- LeBron's 30-point 13-of-14 game shows he's still an elite, full-speed open-court threat despite being the oldest player in the league.
- Nick Wright highlights dunks, fast-break points lead, and durability parallels to show LeBron's ongoing impact on teammates' effort and morale.
LeBron's Historic Basket Went Barely Noticed
- Wright recalls LeBron passing Kareem for most baskets with minimal in-game acknowledgement, contrasting it to the Steph Curry three-point countdown.
- He uses this to argue fans and leagues have become numb to LeBron's milestones despite their magnitude.
Lakers' Role Shift Makes Them Legit Threat
- Lakers' new role structure — LeBron as third option and Luka/Austin/Smart leading — creates a sustainable, scarier team balance.
- Wright credits JJ Redick for defensive buy-in and LeBron's willingness to embrace the role as catalysts.