J.A. Adande, the Director of Sports Journalism at Northwestern University, joins Vincent Goodwill on Good Word with Goodwill for an exclusive podcast episode. They recap the NBA playoffs action from the weekend and discuss how past losses can impact a team’s journey to winning the NBA Finals. The conversation also draws parallels to elite teams that have found success after years of setbacks, and they analyze the Boston Celtics’ sweep of the Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves’ chances against Dallas Mavericks.
Later in the episode, they shift their focus to the Pacers’ recent series loss and their potential for growth in the upcoming 2025 season with their returning roster. After a break, they honor the legacy of NBA player and basketball broadcaster Bill Walton, reminiscing on favorite moments from his life. The conversation covers topics like Apple Music’s Top 100 Albums, Eastern and Western Conference Finals, and the Pacers’ offseason plans.
To learn more about J.A. Adande and his work at Northwestern University, check out his website or follow him on Twitter. For more episodes of Good Word with Goodwill, subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie for more insightful sports content on Apple Podcasts or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts.
