The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Caution on Peterson, Nick Wright
Mar 24, 2026
Nick Wright, FS1 commentator and First Things First host, joins to debate NBA and NFL hot takes. They tackle the Lakers' snapped win streak and matchup weaknesses. They argue MVP merits between Wemby and Luka. They also weigh red flags around Darryn Peterson as a potential No. 1 pick.
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MVP Favors Offense Over Defense
- The NBA MVP historically rewards offense more than defense.
- Nick Wright lists past winners (Nash, Dirk, Steph, Jokic, Harden, Westbrook) to show MVPs skew offensive, not 50/50 defense-offense.
Late Season Streaks Can Be Deceptive
- Late-season winning streaks can be misleading because teams tank or rest players and officiating changes in playoffs.
- Colin Cowherd cites recent examples of teams with big late streaks (Bucks, Lakers) who then underperformed in playoffs.
Physical Teams Can Trounce The Lakers
- Physicality exposes Lakers' weaknesses despite offensive talent.
- Colin points to Detroit's blueprint: pushing the Lakers physically can give limited offensive teams trouble even if they lack skill.