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In this episode of Good word with good willYahoo Sports senior NBA reporters Vincent Goodwill and Jake Fischer update you on the Team USA men’s basketball team, but first…
In The exitVinnie and Jake talk about the impact of the Suns signing Tyus Jones to a 1-year veteran’s minimum contract, rumors that the Blazers are shopping Jerami Grant and Anfernee Simons on the trade market, and Jaylen Brown’s public feud with the US team management director Grant Hill.
Although Team USA handily beat Serbia in their first real game at the 2024 Paris Olympics, there were questions about why Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum didn’t see the court. The guys answer that question and set expectations for what we should see from Tatum moving forward.
Joel Embiid played just 11 minutes against Serbia and looked lost in attack and defense. The guys wonder if Embiid’s style of play is suited for international basketball and discuss how Team USA ended up in this position.
Kevin Durant returned from a calf injury to play against Serbia and quickly made his first 8 shots. Vince wonders if Durant is the greatest international basketball player of all time, before the guys discuss where Durant fits into today’s conversation about the best player in the NBA.
Finally, the guys take a look at the wonderful history of the South Sudanese basketball team and preview their game against the USA tomorrow.
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