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Join Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill and Isis “Ice” Young on the latest episode of the Good Word with Goodwill podcast as they discuss the biggest disappointments in the NBA this season.
They kick things off in Philadelphia, where the 76ers suffered a tough loss to the Heat and tensions ran high during a team meeting where Tyrese Maxey called out Joel Embiid for his lack of professionalism. Could Embiid’s frustration stem from something deeper? Why didn’t Nick Nurse or Daryl Morey step in to address the situation?
Shifting gears to Indiana, the duo delves into Tyrese Haliburton’s struggles with the Pacers this season. Goodwill highlights an injury Haliburton sustained while playing for Team USA in the Olympics and questions whether the Pacers truly benefited from the trade that sent Haliburton to Indiana in exchange for Domantas Sabonis.
Zion Williamson and Luka Doncic, two players with high expectations this season, are also under the spotlight for failing to meet the hype. Williamson’s battle with injuries and fitness issues and Doncic’s lack of effort and focus during games are analyzed.
Wrapping up, Goodwill recaps the Celtics’ exciting win over the previously undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers and shares his thoughts on the Cavs’ promising performance. Could a potential Finals appearance in Boston be on the horizon?
(02:05) – Turmoil with Joel Embiid & the 76ers
(18:50) – Revisiting the Haliburton/Sabonis trade
(24:00) – Biggest disappointments: Zion Williamson
(31:00) – Biggest disappointments: Luka Doncic
(36:10) – Celtics end Cavaliers’ winning streak
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