The Drive | Hour 3 | 11.07.24

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Nuggets improbable win over the undefeated Thunder. What were the major takeaways for the guys? Is Christian Braun’s start to the season sustainable throughout the season? The guys take a deeper look into Russell Westbrook’s performance and the energy he brings to the team when he’s on the floor. What should we expect from newly extended Jonathon Cooper during the time of his contract? How will his mindset change going from being a 7th round pick to now being a top paid pass rusher in the NFL? Are double digit sacks per season a reasonable expectation? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Cooper’s extension.  The guys examine the effect Coach Prime has had off the field in Boulder. How much money had Prime brought to the university in new applicants and out of state tuition? Zach compares Prime’s effect to that of Nick Saben at Alabama and Butler’s Final Four run in 2010. Will Coach Prime stick around in Boulder after his kids leave?