The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Thoughts on who should be the MVP
Mar 31, 2026
Jason Timpf, sports analyst and host of Hoops Tonight, breaks down the NBA MVP debate and why he ranks Shea, Luka, and Jokic where he does. He discusses Victor Wembanyama’s defensive gravity and offensive impact. Conversation also covers playoff sustainability, Lakers defense concerns, Duke vs UConn late-game chaos, NIL effects on roster building, and top draft prospects.
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Wemby Compared To Steph For Off Ball Gravity
- Jason Timpf compares Wembanyama's offensive gravity to Steph Curry's off-ball impact.
- He explains Wemby's rim rolls pull defenders, producing corner threes similar to how Curry's movement creates layups for teammates.
Counting Stats Understate Wemby's True Value
- Wemby’s counting stats understate his value because San Antonio lacks other top-25 players.
- Despite modest assists and scoring totals, San Antonio becomes an elite offense when he’s on the floor.
Don't Rely On Regular Season Defense Metrics
- Regular-season defensive metrics don't translate directly to postseason success.
- In playoffs you must prove you can guard a team game-by-game, not rely on noisy season-long ratings.