NBA media keeps giving KD a pass

With Steph Curry out with an injury the Warriors are limping into the playoffs and getting blown out like no other time during their title run. Even though Kevin Durant has been called the best player in the NBA by some, he hasn’t led Golden State to wins in Curry’s absence. Incredibly, he’s has avoided any criticism from the toothless NBA media. When LeBron had a bad January, the media swarmed him.

The double standard is blatant, but not surprising. 

If averaging a triple double is so important why won’t Westbrook repeat as MVP?

Last year, everyone was telling Colin that Russell Westbrook deserved the MVP for the historic statistical achievement of averaging a triple double for an entire season.

This year, Westbrook is 16 rebounds away from averaging a triple double again, but no one is talking about him as an MVP candidate. If it’s so historic shouldn’t he win it again? The inconsistency shows that the MVP voting is a joke and is more about picking something new than it is about picking the best overall player.

Guests:

Nick Wright – Host of First Thing’s First is in-studio explaining why LeBron is better than KD; why Colin is wrong on Westbrook; and why the Patriots won’t trade up to draft a QB.

Joel Klatt – FS1 College Football Analyst is in-studio discussing Colin’s Draft class QB player comps; why Colin has Sam Darnold’s floor is too high; and Baker Mayfield’s is too low.

Caron Butler – 14-year NBA Veteran is in-studio discussing Westbrook’s stat padding; why the MVP doesn’t always reward the best player; and why Golden State could be vulnerable in the playoffs without Steph.

Jordan Palmer – Former NFL quarterback and QB Guru talks working with Sam Darnold and Josh Allen; and why he likes Baker Mayfield as an NFL prospect.