The Herd with Colin Cowherd What's Wright - Nick Wright REACTS to LeBron's All-Star berth OUTRAGE, NBA trade deadline, Super Bowl LX STORYLINES
Feb 4, 2026
He defends LeBron’s All-Star selection and pushes back on the snub narrative. Hot NBA trade deadline chatter centers on James Harden’s surprising demand and possible landing spots. NFL topics include coaching diversity, international games, and logistics for a global week. Key Super Bowl storylines for the Patriots and Seahawks are debated with betting angles and injury concerns highlighted.
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Historical All-Star Examples For Context
- Nick recalls historical All-Star selections for Kareem, Jordan, and Kobe to show elite players get automatic bids late in careers.
- He uses specific season stats to contrast critics who call recent selections unjustified.
Judge All-Star Snubs By Context, Not Outrage
- Don't conflate increased overall NBA talent with novelty of All-Star snubs; historical precedent still explains selections.
- Examine who coaches actually would have chosen rather than blaming a superstar presence for every omission.
Think Twice Before Trading For Harden
- Avoid trading for a star with repeated playoff no-shows and locker-room volatility unless you accept long-term risk.
- Consider Harden's history before Cleveland or any contender signs him given past collapses and quits.
