The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Feb 16, 2026
Jason Timpf, basketball analyst and podcaster known for NBA team-building and player development takes on tanking and roster construction. He debates why top prospects faltered and where development failed. He also critiques the Lakers’ roster and explains missteps around talent management in the Warriors organization.
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Star Players Drive Team Culture
- Colin Cowherd argues star players set team culture more than coaches or schemes in the NBA.
- He says Victor Wembanyama's competitiveness revived All-Star intensity and marks him as the league's ascending leader.
Wembanyama Reignited All-Star Competitiveness
- Wembanyama announced he'd play defense and set a competitive tone at the All-Star Game.
- Colin credits Wembanyama for making other top players engage and restoring game intensity.
Reinvest Revenue To Build A Winning Franchise
- Invest franchise revenue back into scouting, development, and team operations to sustain winning.
- Colin highlights the Dodgers as a model that prioritizes winning over short-term profit to build long-term value.