LeBron & Lakers headed for HOLLYWOOD DIVORCE + Luka defensive STRUGGLES | Colin Cowherd: HERD NBA
Colin Cowherd reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers loss to the Phoenix Suns and explains why it is actually a good thing for the franchise. Then, he explains why both the Lakers and LeBron James would benefit from a split after this season. Next, Colin breaks down why Luka Doncic’s defensive struggles are a big reason for the Lakers’ struggles. Then Colin is joined by Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch to discuss Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves’ season, and other big topics from around the NBA. Finally, Colin and JMac react to the latest news from the NFL.
0:00 Lakers lose to Suns
3:40 LeBron and Lakers headed for divorce
11:26 Luka’s defensive struggles
14:45 Chris Finch interview
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Lakers need to start Bronny in LeBron's place.
Mr. Analogy. Plumbing references? LOL. Cowturd never disappoints….
Shaq bounced around too. He played for 6 teams. Lebron just didn't win enough titles in LA. Which is funny because when he went to L.A. Colin said that he's wasn't going to win a title and that he was more interested in making movies. Well he did win one and an is season tournament, and he hasn't been in or making a lot of movies being there 8 seasons.
LeBron on the Olympic team….."we need more help" 😂 get rid of that clown it's way overdue!
You know, I used to like Collin Cowherd! However every day that he is not taking down the fake king aka Lebron James; I
believe he is like all of the ESPN analysts that have glazed the cubic zirconia to look like a flawless diamond! Listen , you
know the issues are with Lebron! He is not top ten all time! He had leverage because he bought off all you bums! He was not
the best player in the world for 18 years! Is your last name really Fauci?
LBJ in Cavs uniform next season.
Dr. Buss is definitely turning over in his grave. But, the great irony here is it's all his fault as regards the current state of the Lakers. He made the worst mistake of his life by leaving the largest ownership stake to his daughter Jeannie. Since his passing in 2013 his team has won 1 championship, which was the Mickey Mouse COVID tournament. Jeannie ruined the end of Kobe's reign and was instrumental in the arrival of the cancer known as LeBron. She knows nothing about running a franchise. Nepotism was the only reason she got the job, not based on merit….
Lebron was never wired to be second fiddle. And now he’s too old, too slow, and too expensive.
The Lakers were in 2nd pre LeBron’s return and now almost in the playin. Reaves was an all nba contender. But his agent said the Lakers should trade him. The chemistry is toxic thanks to the King.
LeBron DNP-CD James
LeBron was not the best player on the NBA for 18years, not when Kobe was winning finals mvps in the first decade of the 2000's. But he's always been top 3 at the very least, but damn after 2008-09 till 2017, no one can say a thing about who was the best. Every team structure was to beat LeBron
This was bound to happen. Letting LeBron control the franchise was a poor decision the consequences are now showing.
Lebron wasn't the best player for 18 years
LeBron is the liability not Luka. Foh
Laker fans didn’t see Luka as the solution but as the future.
They will never be great until LeBron leaves…
cowherd running circles around dumb J mac
So one is +24 this season, other is -40.
LeBron hater at largr.
LeBron 💉💊 James
I just don't know why LeBron is taking so much flack from you Colin? Lebron has been playing great, and isn't the problem, they have to sign and draft better players…they've been run horribly for a while.
when the Luka trade happened, everyone was saying they are gonna be great. now mid-season and the team is losing, they are a bad team, the team is badly put together, and most of all, LeBron still needs more help. make it make sense.
They’re not “Moving off Lebron”. He’s moving off of them. Colin always tries that slick talk. Just stop. You make yourself look foolish.
BRON BRON!✊🏿💪🏿🙏🏿🏆☘️☘️👏🏿
NICO WAS RIGHT!🤷🏿👀
Byron Scott is a schmuck!
At the end of the day LeBron knows more than you do bud.
All media hyped lefraud was never a good defender
Suns 🌞 broke the Lakers without Booker Brooks & Goodwin🤌
JJ isn't a good coach. Defense is a part of basketball, his teams don't play defense.
Been drama every season with Bron since he went back to Cleveland. 15 years of constant drama for two titles. One being a bubble title 😂
Maybe the reality is Dallas Mavericks were right. Luka's best years are over. He's good but not as advertised.
The Lakers were having a great season until LeBron returned. They're just stuck until he and his D league son are gone
Funny how nobody talks about JJ Redbish
Dallas saw what the ceiling was & didn’t wanna pay Luka that’s what it comes down 2
Best player in the WORLD for 18 years?! Lmao yeah okay 👍 👌
Luka is a joke.
I love to see the melt down. Luka can't carry a jock strap, he sure won't carry the team. LA will continue to decline and it's beautiful. And LeBron is dating Luka now?
Nah it's Lebron and Luka we talking here, there's no way you break those 2 up. Instead let's continue to put wedge between the Celtics' Jays coz those 2 should have been divided by now 😂
LA roster is real bad, advanced metrics said this whole year, their record wasnt real. Theyre 6. and probably sure spot in playoff, its a success actually. In playoff they might even surprise someone in the first round.
Fast how the media changes on a player dallas fans knew he was a cry baby and played no defense
Luka doesnt make others better – He made conf finals with Dwight Powell and Reggie Bullock as starters, davis bertans was their main shooter… now where are they?
What happened with this Mavs team after Luka left?
Honestly, I blame the Lakers front office more than anything. Since that Bubble team, they haven’t put together a single well built roster. You know the kind of players that succeed next to Bron, and similarly, the ones that succeed next to Luka. You’ve lucked into Reaves becoming a star, but your 3 best guys are all very redundant skillset wise. Their best bet, truthfully, is LeBron leaving this off season, Luka running the 1, Reaves moving to a 6th man role similar to Manu and dominating the 2nd string guys. Fill out the roster with long, athletic wings that can shoot and invest in a competent big man to anchor your defense.
What percentage of Lakers fans do not want LeBron there?
About time for the Drama queen to leave. Can't wait til he retires.
Nothing is wrong with this roster people that’s just a narrative push by: and those ESPN creeps. They showed you early on without LeBron what they can do. He’s just a horrible teammate and creates a lot of controversy because nobody wants to really admit what he really is. He lost his high school championship when he was a junior by a team that they beat by 30 during the regular season. He is a show artist, and he has never been clutch. He was given everything and never had to work on his game so when it really comes down to scoring a bucket, he is lost. The media just gives him all these excuses, but to be honest, he’s really not that great of a player. I will consider him a very good athletic player.
If the Lakers are going to move on from LeBron next year, why blame Luka for the things LeBron taught the league over the years
I’m tired of several things. Luka actually works on defense. I watch his foot work, and while he’s certainly not as fast as many or more of the gifted guards he faces, there are very few he doesn’t out score everynight. When there’s a scrum fora loose ball or rebound, if he’s in the area he’s generally involved. LeBron might start a few feet away and make no attempt to make any play at all. Luka is always a league leader in steals, at least top 20, and gets a ton of rebounds, generally defensive. So I’m sick of these sportscasters pounding on him. Before LeBron came back, Luka and Reeves were a blast to watch, the team had energy, and their record showed it. LeBron returns and a month or two later,the energy is gone. It’s not fun to watch. LeBron makes critical turnover after turnover. LeBron needs to go. And LeBron, GOAT? Not a chance. MJ, Bill Russel, Wilt, LarryBird at his prime, Magic, Tim Duncan, Yokic, Kobe, Steph, all of them better players, not to diminish LeBron’s longevity. And yes Luka’s got to quit bitching.
The Lakers will not win another Championship with Luka on the team!
That’s why Dallas traded him!
Great player but you can’t win with his style of play!
When LeBron leave the Lakers, he will join a team and win the championship before he retires.
Austin is overrated, because teams are game planning for him.
I don’t watch the NBA for obvious reasons. I don’t get the Luka HOF talk. Ball hog, whines constantly, and plays no defense