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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 league’s biggest disappointments 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 his lack of professionalism. Is Embiid upset about anything 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 suffered while playing for Team USA in the Olympics before looking back at the trade that sent Haliburton to Indiana in exchange for Domantas Sabonis. Are we sure the Pacers won this trade?
Zion Williamson and Luka Doncic are two players who have faced high expectations this season and, so far, neither of them are living up to the hype. For Zion, the issue is staying healthy and fit. For Luka, the problem was the lack of effort and concentration during matches.
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 the way they’re playing. Also, maybe we should plan to come back to Boston for the finals this year.
(02:05) – Turmoil with Joel Embiid & the 76ers
(6:50 p.m.) – Revisiting the Haliburton/Sabonis business
(24:00) – Biggest disappointments: Zion Williamson
(31:00) – Biggest disappointments: Luka Doncic
(36:10) – Celtics end Cavaliers winning streak
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