The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Apr 2, 2026
Dell Curry, former NBA guard and long-time Hornets player turned analyst, chimes in with stories from his career and Hornets pride. He discusses Steph Curry’s transformative impact on basketball and the rise of long-range shooting. Dell also praises Victor Wembanyama’s rare two-way game and pushes back on changing the 3-point line.
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Wembanyama As A Transcendent Basketball Phenomenon
- Victor Wembanyama is a transcendent player changing how basketball is measured by delivering dominant all-around box scores in limited minutes.
- Colin Cowherd compares Wembanyama to Shohei Otani and cites multiple 40+ point, 15+ rebound games done in ~28–30 minutes as proof of a new kind of greatness.
Wembanyama's Impact Extends Beyond Scoring
- Wembanyama's on/off impact is extreme, with historically high plus-minus and rapid defensive influence that shifts games beyond scoring.
- Colin notes a +433 plus-minus and repeated multi-category games, arguing MVP snubs will look foolish if Wemby extends minutes in playoffs.
Mendoza's Pro Day Showed NFL-Ready Self Awareness
- Fernando Mendoza staged his pro day to highlight team understanding, even calling routes so scouts saw receivers' knowledge and his self-awareness.
- Colin likens Mendoza to Peyton Manning, praising 6'5", 236 lbs frame and red-zone efficiency (39 TDs, 0 INTs over two years).