The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - Injuries plague Lakers, Miles Simon joins the show
Apr 6, 2026
Miles Simon, former college basketball standout turned analyst, offers quick takes on college hoops and NBA realities. He and Colin dig into Lakers injuries and what they reveal about roster construction. They also praise UConn’s culture and Dan Hurley, and debate matchups like Jokic vs Wembanyama. Short, sharp conversations on toughness, preparation, and basketball's evolving landscape.
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Lakers Roster Flaws Fueled Injury Crisis
- The Lakers' injuries exposed a fundamentally flawed roster that relied on star minutes because it lacked depth and complementary role players.
- Colin Cowherd cites no bench, poor shooting, weak rebounding, and no rim protector as reasons Luka and Austin were overextended.
Credit For Coaching Amid Dysfunction
- J.J. Redick inherited dysfunction but still deserves credit for getting the Lakers to third in the West despite roster limits.
- Cowherd compares their build to a sports car with too much horsepower and no handling or brakes.
Build Complementary Rosters Not Star-Only Teams
- Build rosters with complementary pieces so teams can win when stars rest and play multiple ways.
- Cowherd praises Oklahoma City's model of depth and role fit versus the Lakers' star-dependent approach.