Colin Cowherd explains why the LeBron James and Lakers divorce was necessary

Name: Colin Cowherd explains why the LeBron James and Lakers divorce was necessary
Uploaded: 2026-10-22T19:03:48Z
Duration: 3 min 9 s
Description: Colin Cowherd discusses the Lakers' opening night win and explains why parting ways with LeBron James was a necessary move for both sides. He highlights how the Lakers can now build a balanced team around Luka Dončić with a young head coach in JJ Redick and a legitimate rim protector in Walker Kessler.

The Herd with Colin Cowherd · FS1 · Aired Thu, Oct 22 · 3m 9s

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Colin Cowherd discusses the Lakers' opening night win and explains why parting ways with LeBron James was a necessary move for both sides. He highlights how the Lakers can now build a balanced team around Luka Dončić with a young head coach in JJ Redick and a legitimate rim protector in Walker Kessler.