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In this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill podcast, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Isis “Ice” Young to talk about some of the biggest disappointments in the league so far this season.
They start in Philadelphia, where the 76ers blew a huge lead to the Heat before having a team meeting where Tyrese Maxey called out Joel Embiid for a lack of professionalism. Is Embiid upset about something else? Why didn’t Nick Nurse or Daryl Morey get involved?
Speaking of disappointments, Tyrese Haliburton has struggled with the Indiana Pacers this year. Vinnie talks about an injury Haliburton picked up while playing for Team USA in the Olympics before revisiting the trade that sent Haliburton to Indiana for Domantas Sabonis. Are we sure the Pacers won that trade?
Zion Williamson and Luka Doncic are two players who have faced high expectations this season and, so far, neither of them have lived up to the hype. For Zion, it’s all about staying healthy and staying in shape. For Luka, the issue was a lack of effort and focus during games.
Finally, Vinnie recaps the Celtics’ thrilling 120-117 win over the previously undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers and explains why the Cavs should still be excited about how they’re playing. Also, maybe we should plan to be back in Boston for the Finals this year.
(02:05) – Riot with Joel Embiid & the 76ers
(18:50) – Reviewing the Haliburton/Sabonis business
(24:00) – Biggest disappointments: Zion Williamson
(31:00) – Biggest disappointments: Luka Doncic
(36:10) – The Celtics end the Cavaliers’ winning streak
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