The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - Why Colin Is PRO Tanking, When Should LeBron Retire? 24 Team CFP? NBA Needs To Make Changes
Feb 16, 2026
Danny Parkins, FS1 radio host and sports commentator, joins to spar over pro-tanking in the NBA and why rebuilds sometimes require losing. They debate whether three-point overload has made regular-season basketball dull and explore rule and geometry tweaks. LeBron’s retirement timing and a possible cinematic Cleveland return get heated. They also weigh a 24-team college football playoff, NIL effects, and golf’s money-driven mood.
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Tanking As The Practical Rebuild
- Colin argues tanking is a rational way for NBA franchises to rebuild because trading stars is extremely difficult.
- He says dynasties and concentrated talent make more sense in a distracted media landscape where regular seasons struggle to hold attention.
Three-Point Saturation Alters The Game
- Colin and Danny say the league's players have become so good at shooting threes that the regular season feels like a jump-shooting contest.
- They connect that style to reduced visual excitement, more running, more injuries, and more load management.
Use The In-Season Tournament To Test Rules
- Experiment with rule changes inside an in-season tournament to test fixes without overhauling the whole NBA.
- Consider tweaks like moving the corner three or adjusting the lane to force more physical, interior play.