J.A. Adande discusses the Lakers, the end of superteams, and the CP3 vs. Scott Foster rivalry

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Join columnist J.A. Adande, a legendary Los Angeles native, and Vincent Goodwill for an engaging conversation about the dynamic relationship between NBA players and referees, the unexpected excitement of the in-season tournament, and the concerning signs from this year’s Lakers team.

On this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill podcast, J.A. Adande joins Vincent Goodwill to delve into all things related to the Los Angeles Lakers and the current NBA landscape.

First, the duo discusses the strained relationship between Golden State Warriors guard, Chris Paul, and NBA referee Scott Foster. J.A. draws comparisons from the NBA’s history to shed light on how the league might address this situation, while Vince emphasizes the need for Chris Paul to navigate this carefully.

The NBA In-Season Tournament has exceeded expectations in terms of entertainment, and it’s poised to become even more thrilling! As the group play wraps up, Vince and J.A. dissect the success of the tournament in its inaugural year and the valuable lessons learned from it.

Amidst this conversation, Ja Morant’s name arises, leading to a discussion about Josh Giddy, Gilbert Arenas, and the implications of NBA players not fully understanding the impact of their social media activity.

Lastly, the focus shifts to the Lakers. J.A. has relinquished hope of Anthony Davis assuming the role of the team’s primary option after LeBron James, and questions whether superteams are a thing of the past. Meanwhile, Vince ponders how the Lakers, or any team, will be able to contain Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.

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