The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - NBA Teams HAVE To Tank, NBA Players Are TOO Good Now, Crazy Sports Gambling Stories
Feb 21, 2026
Danny Parkins, sports radio commentator known for sharp debates, and Art Manteris, veteran bookmaker with decades in sportsbooks. They spar over NBA tanking and whether rebuilds are inevitable. They lament how 3-point dominance changed the game and toy with rule fixes. Then wild sports gambling tales arrive, from proxy bettors to celebrity and boxing bets.
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Tanking As A Practical Rebuild
- Colin Cowherd argues tanking is a valid strategy because rebuilding via trades is nearly impossible in the modern NBA.
- He says tanking plus drafting cheap young talent is often the only practical path from bad to good.
When Strategy Undermines Competition
- Danny Parkins and Colin note fans and integrity suffer when teams rest stars to manipulate outcomes or draft position.
- They argue competition must matter and sitting players in late-game situations feels anti-sport.
The Three-Point Revolution Broke Some Artistry
- Both guests say players' improved three-point shooting has changed the NBA into a jump-shooting contest and reduced variety.
- Colin links the three to less physicality, fewer mid-range battles, and a less compelling regular season product.
