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In this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports Senior NBA Reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Isis “Ice” Young to discuss everything happening as the 2024-25 NBA season begins.
Vinnie and Ice begins with the NBA suspending Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid for shoving a reporter in the locker room. Ice talks about the lines that were crossed and Vinnie explains why the reporter might have felt comfortable mentioning Embiid’s family in his article before pointing out that the star player will make his season debut in the game opening of the NBA Cup.
Anthony Davis is dealing with an injury himself, but Vinnie explains why he doesn’t expect Davis to miss any time while Ice points out that the Lakers have become dependent on their big man and need him to stay healthy.
Speaking of which, the Nuggets will be without Aaron Gordon for a few weeks due to a calf injury. Vinnie explains why calf injuries in NBA players make him nervous before explaining why he thinks Gordon is the 2nd most important player on the Nuggets.
Vince and Ice then turn their attention to the 2014 NBA Draft class, which appears to be finding its place in the NBA. Whether it’s maturity (Ja Morant), opportunity (RJ Barrett), or just health luck (Darius Garland), everyone seems to be succeeding this season…except Zion Williamson , whose struggles to stay healthy have Vinnie and Ice wondering how long his NBA career will be.
Finally, Draymond Green shared some funny (and cute) moments on the court against his former teammate Jordan Poole, leading us to wonder if he’s finally matured enough to avoid causing the Warriors problems with his behavior.
(02:00) – NBA suspends Joel Embiid for 3 games
(10:05) – Anthony Davis questionable (heel injury)
(2:00 p.m.) – Aaron Gordon will be out for several weeks (calf injury)
(5:30 p.m.) -Zion Williamson
(23:00) – Ja Morant
(26:30) – RJ Barrett
(29:30) – Darius Garland
(31:30) – The Final Word: Draymond vs. Jordan Poole
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