"There is a certain amount of timing in these things that nobody really can control, right? As much as we like to think we do a good show, people have to care.”
It is in Cowherd's best interest for Green to remain polarizing. And polarizing is the correct word. Not loved. Not looked at favorably. But polarizing.
"Through eight games, NBA on ESPN is averaging 1.9 million viewers, an 8% increase over the same point last season and the network's best start since the 2015-16 season, excluding 2020."