The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Feb 13, 2026
Ethan Strauss, sports journalist and House of Strauss writer, joins to debate NBA tanking reforms and ways to overhaul the All-Star format. He and Colin dig into player development like Jonathan Kuminga and whether LeBron should keep playing. They also weigh MLB spending and Dodgers dominance, then play matchmaker for QB-needy NFL teams.
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Value Of A Clean Ending
- Colin Cowherd argues elite longevity creates GOAT cases but can spoil a clean ending for legends.
- He prefers athletes to retire on a tight, celebrated finale rather than fade slowly into lesser play.
How To Judge A Player's True Value
- When judging a player's all-time value, weigh clutch performance, defense, distribution, stamina, and free throw reliability.
- Colin ranks current players by who he'd take in a tie game with multiple possessions left to assess true impact.
Outrage Follows Success, Not Just Spending
- Colin says outrage over superteams often tracks recent success, not just spending.
- He notes the Dodgers drew heat only after stacking further titles, not merely from big signings alone.
