THE HERD - Hour 3 - Style of play in the NBA, Tomorrow's Headlines Today, AJ Dybansta
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The Herd with Colin Cowherd delivers a dynamic hour of sports analysis, blending NBA draft speculation, playoff previews, and NFL quarterback debates. The episode opens with a live interview featuring top 2026 NBA draft prospect AJ DeBonsa, who discusses his decision to forgo college for the NBA, his foundation focused on education in Jamaica and Congo, and his admiration for players like Kevin Durant and Tracy McGrady. Cowherd then shifts focus to the NBA playoffs, analyzing key storylines: the Knicks' potential title run despite OG Anunoby's hamstring injury, the Cavaliers' edge over the Pistons, and the Spurs' dominant performance over the Timberwolves. A major theme emerges around 'style of play' in the NBA, particularly criticizing the overuse of flopping by players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, with Cowherd arguing that referees must take more responsibility to preserve the integrity of the game. The segment on Steve Kerr’s future with the Warriors highlights internal team tensions and questions about his return, while the NFL discussion centers on Aaron Rodgers’ potential comeback with the Steelers, weighing his star power against age, injury risk, and the team’s long-term strategy. Throughout, Cowherd emphasizes the importance of authenticity, mental health, and meaningful narratives in sports and life.
AJ DeBonsa is a top NBA draft prospect who chose to enter the league early, prioritizing his foundation for education in Jamaica and Congo.
The Knicks' title hopes are in jeopardy due to OG Anunoby's hamstring injury, but they remain a strong Eastern Conference contender.
The Spurs' aggressive, high-effort style—focused on threes and rim attacks—has proven effective against the Timberwolves.
Referees must take more responsibility for policing flopping, especially from star players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, to maintain game integrity.
Steve Kerr’s future with the Warriors is uncertain due to internal discord and the team’s aging core.
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Interview with AJ DeBonsa: NBA Draft & Foundation
“I'd say he was just like that, bro. He was just overly honest.”
NBA Playoff Preview: Knicks, Cavaliers, Spurs
“They just went right at the rim, and I think that's smart basketball.”
Style of Play Debate: Flopping & Game Integrity
“Don't call all that crap. Tell him to get up, and I tell you what, you tell a guy to get up a few times, he's going to stop doing it.”
“Don't call all that crap. Tell him to get up, and I tell you what, you tell a guy to get up a few times, he's going to stop doing it.”
“Sometimes when we're in the pursuit of the thing, we get so wrapped up in the chase that we don't realize that we are in possession of the thing.”
“I'd say he was just like that, bro. He was just overly honest.”
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Colin Cowherd
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AJ DeBonsa
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Pittsburgh Steelers
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New York Knicks
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Aaron Rodgers
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Steve Kerr
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Philadelphia 76ers
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San Antonio Spurs
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