Memphis Grizzlies got who? ESPN host trips, announces Colin Cowherd instead of Cedric Coward
When the Memphis Grizzlies received the rights to Washington State forward Cedric Coward in a trade June 25 with the Portland Trail Blazers, many people heard something quite different when his name was called out.
ESPN's Malika Andrews, when she announced the selection live on the 2025 NBA draft broadcast, called him Colin Cowherd, host of FS1's show "The Herd."
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People immediately went to social media, and Colin Cowherd is currently trending on X.
The FS1 personality took to X to make light out of the situation in two posts. Cowherd also shared a photo of himself in a Trail Blazers jersey, posting "Nothing against Memphis but this would have been epic."
The Grizzlies sent their No. 16 overall pick, a 2028 first-round pick from the Orlando Magic, and two second-round picks to the Trail Blazers to get Coward.
More: Memphis Grizzlies 2025 NBA Draft live updates: First-round picks, trade rumors
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: ESPN says Memphis Grizzlies No. 11 pick Cedric Coward is Colin Cowherd
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