The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Knicks might have a chance, thoughts on Fernando Mendoza, Nick Wright
Mar 3, 2026
Nick Wright, television sports analyst known for bold NBA and NFL takes, breaks down why he thinks the Knicks can contend for a title. He debates Fernando Mendoza’s prospect status and whether Mendoza truly merits top billing. They also dissect the Luka–J.J. Redick sideline confrontation and how Luka shapes roster building.
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NIL And Portal Shift Power From SEC
- The Transfer Portal and NIL have redistributed talent away from the SEC, eroding its historical dominance in producing NFL-ready players.
- Mike Sando's exec survey and examples like zero SEC players in some top ten lists illustrate this structural shift.
Coaches Stay The Adult In Player Conflicts
- Coaches must remain the adult and avoid matching a star player's immaturity in public confrontations.
- Nick Wright points to the Luka–J.J. Redick sideline spat and says coaches should absorb heat and handle it privately because the player holds leverage.
Luka Demands Specific Roster Archetypes
- Luka Dončić is extremely hard to build around because he requires specific complementary players, making roster construction delicate.
- Wright notes Luka's high usage with the Lakers and compares fitting Luka to fitting LeBron, requiring defenders and shooters tailored to him.