What’s Wright - Best Of - Knicks HISTORIC comeback, Wemby & Spurs MELTDOWN + World Cup Predictions
The Herd with Colin Cowherd delivers a blistering breakdown of the Knicks' historic 29-point comeback against the Spurs, calling it a collapse of epic proportions. The episode centers on Victor Wembanyama's controversial flagrant foul—where he shoved Jalen Brunson into the ground—arguing the NBA should retroactively penalize him with a flagrant one, which would put him at three flagrant foul points and jeopardize his defensive aggression in future games. Cowherd dismantles Wembanyama's performance, highlighting his fatigue, poor free throw shooting, and lack of a go-to offensive move beyond alley-oops, calling into question his status as the best player in the world. Meanwhile, the Knicks' resilience is lauded, with OG Anunoby's game-winning tip-in hailed as the single biggest shot in the NBA this decade. The episode also dives into World Cup predictions, with Cowherd betting on Brazil to win despite their injury woes, and cautioning against early bets on Team USA due to bracket uncertainty, while praising the tournament’s global appeal and high-stakes drama. The episode is a masterclass in sports narrative, blending sharp analysis with emotional storytelling. Cowherd doesn’t just dissect plays—he dissects legacy, accountability, and the psychological toll of high-stakes moments. He argues that Wembanyama’s flaws aren’t just skill gaps but systemic issues in how the Spurs manage his development.
Retroactively penalize Wembanyama with a flagrant one foul to put him at three flagrant points, risking suspension in future games.
Wembanyama’s lack of a go-to offensive move beyond alley-oops reveals a critical flaw in his game at the highest level.
The Knicks’ 29-point comeback was fueled by five consecutive three-pointers and turnovers, not a single sustained run.
OG Anunoby’s game-winning tip-in is the most impactful shot in the NBA this decade, surpassing even Kyrie Irving’s buzzer-beater.
The Spurs’ collapse was led by Wembanyama’s fatigue and poor decision-making, not just the Knicks’ offense.
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The Knicks' Historic 29-Point Comeback
“The Knicks went on a 13-0 run to cut it to 16. That was the stage of the game that Barkley was just killing the Spurs because the Spurs shots during that 13-0 run were Kelton Johnson miss on the inside and missed tip in, then Champinney missed three seven seconds into a shot clock.”
Wembanyama's Flagrant Foul and the Case for Retroactive Penalties
“I think that's a flagrant foul. It was a non-basketball play. It happened to also be to the head of the neck. It was pretty obvious to me. And I do wonder the impact that could have.”
Wembanyama's Flaws: Conditioning, Strength, and Offensive Limitations
“He needs to, and I blame the Spurs more than him. They need to ramp him up over the course of the season.”
The Knicks' Resilience and the Power of Belief
Cowherd praises the Knicks for their mental toughness, citing Brunson’s single-word mantra—‘believe’—as the key to their comeback. He highlights how they’ve now won five of the last six times they’ve been down 20 in a playoff game.
The Collapse: Spurs' Fatal Mistakes and Coaching Failures
Cowherd details how the Spurs collapsed, focusing on Mitch Johnson’s failure to call timeouts, Wembanyama’s fatigue, and the team’s inability to execute under pressure. He calls Johnson a ‘supporting actor’ in the collapse.
“I think the single biggest shot this decade was the Kawhi game winner. Toronto? Yeah, Toronto -Kauai game seven game winner. I think that's the biggest shot since 2016. This is now bigger and it can go toe to toe with, again, they're different, but the Kyrie shot, it doesn't, the Ray Allen shot is in a separate category only because if he misses the season.”
“The goal is not to make it out of the group stage. The goal is to win the group, therefore draw... a third place finisher in the round of 32, have the best path possible to the round of 16 and for just the second time in US history make it out of the round of 16 and into the quarterfinals.”
“But I'm not making it would be like asking someone to bet to pick for. or final four teams before we see what regions the teams are in.”
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