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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 a lack of professionalism. Is Embiid upset about something else? Why didn’t Nick Nurse and Daryl Morey get involved?
Speaking of disappointments, Tyrese Haliburton has struggled against the Indiana Pacers this year. Vinnie talks about an injury Haliburton suffered while playing for Team USA in the Olympics before returning in the trade that sent Haliburton to Indiana in exchange for Domantas Sabonis. Are we sure the Pacers won that trade?
Zion Williamson and Luka Doncic are two players who had high expectations this season and so far neither is living up to the hype. For Zion, it’s about staying healthy and in shape. For Luka, the problem was a lack of effort and focus during matches.
Finally, Vinnie recaps the Celtics’ thrilling 120-117 victory over the previously undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers and explains why the Cavs should still be excited about the way they’re playing. Maybe we should also make plans to be back in Boston for the finals this year.
(02:05) – Turmoil with Joel Embiid & the 76ers
(18:50) – A review of the trade between Haliburton and Sabonis
(24:00) – Biggest disappointments: Zion Williamson
(31:00) – Biggest disappointments: Luka Doncic
(36:10) – Celtics end Cavaliers winning streak
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