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May 2021
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62. Nick Wright on Aaron Rodgers Drama, ...

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On this episode of The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Colin explains why the seemingly imminent Aaron Rodgers/Packers divorce proves him right (1:00), and discusses the drama with FS1's First Things First host Nick Wright. They also talk NBA Playoffs, including the anatomy of the Clippers meltdown (9:00), if the Lakers can depend on Anthony Davis to make another title run (17:00), Nick's superstar test (29:00), where KD ranks all-time, right now (31:00), and how a title would impact James Harden's legacy (34:00).

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