The Herd with Colin Cowherd What's Wright - Lakers SWEPT, LeBron’s Future, Wemby RETURNS, Knicks TITLE-BOUND?
May 12, 2026
Reaction to the Lakers getting swept and the debate over LeBron’s next landing spot. A heated discussion about Victor Wembanyama’s ejection, suspension chances, and its impact on the series. Predictions for Game 5s and analysis of Cavs-Pistons. A spirited take on the Knicks’ dominance and their odds of reaching the Finals.
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LeBron Successfully Embraced A Third Option Role
- LeBron adapted to a third-option role this season to maximize team success.
- Nick Wright says LeBron's versatility made that role effective while Luka and Austin provided elite scoring around him.
Lakers Tenure Matches Other All-Time Greats
- LeBron's eight years with the Lakers should be judged as a success by team-achievement parity with other all-time greats.
- Wright compares LeBron's Lakers (1 title, multiple deep runs) to Giannis and Nikola Jokic's careers to argue it's a successful tenure.
Prioritize Role Fit Over Salary For LeBron's Next Move
- Consider fit and role over money if LeBron moves teams; he should be a secondary scorer and primary initiator.
- Wright suggests Cleveland or New York as fits where LeBron would be the second option to Donovan or Brunson.