Jawn Gonzalez
@johngonzalez.bsky.social
NBA analyst CBSSports & CBSSportsHQ | Naps are my superpower. Go Birds.
Pinned
Kruk: you know what I found out at the Franklin Institute?
TMac: you went to the Franklin Institute?
Kruk: I did. If someone is attacking you, 25 lbs of pressure and you can rip their ear off
TMac: …
Kruk: same amount of pressure to open a pickle jar
TMac: you went to the Franklin Institute?
Kruk: I did. If someone is attacking you, 25 lbs of pressure and you can rip their ear off
TMac: …
Kruk: same amount of pressure to open a pickle jar
Went on Trysta Krick's pod to talk about the Nico/Mavs mess, the Clippers collapse, the Sixers young core being interesting and a bunch of other stuff. Fun times.
open.spotify.com/episode/1a5u...
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Cleaning Up Nico's Mess with John Gonzalez
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November 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Went on Trysta Krick's pod to talk about the Nico/Mavs mess, the Clippers collapse, the Sixers young core being interesting and a bunch of other stuff. Fun times.
open.spotify.com/episode/1a5u...
open.spotify.com/episode/1a5u...
Paul George is nearing his return. Wrote about why he should maybe just do his podcast instead
www.cbssports.com/nba/news/pau...
www.cbssports.com/nba/news/pau...
Paul George injury: Why veteran's season debut could be a problem for the Sixers
George has missed the entire 2025-26 season so far after offseason knee surgery
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November 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Paul George is nearing his return. Wrote about why he should maybe just do his podcast instead
www.cbssports.com/nba/news/pau...
www.cbssports.com/nba/news/pau...
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I've thought the biggest sin of the Doncic trade was simply breaking faith with Mavs fans in the most traumatic and unexpected way possible. There's an unwritten covenant and Harrison-Dumont broke it without understanding they did.
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I've thought the biggest sin of the Doncic trade was simply breaking faith with Mavs fans in the most traumatic and unexpected way possible. There's an unwritten covenant and Harrison-Dumont broke it without understanding they did.
November 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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November 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Nico Harrison blew it. He should have known better. But firing him after signing off on the Luka debacle shows that Patrick Dumont and the Adelson ownership group didn’t know better and have no idea what they’re doing. That’s worse
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Nico Harrison blew it. He should have known better. But firing him after signing off on the Luka debacle shows that Patrick Dumont and the Adelson ownership group didn’t know better and have no idea what they’re doing. That’s worse
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Reposted by Jawn Gonzalez
My eyes! The goggles do nothing!
November 8, 2025 at 2:01 AM
My eyes! The goggles do nothing!
“Everybody” doing a lot of heavy lifting in that sentence, Nick
“I’m like everybody out there in Sixers nation, I’m hoping the doc gives him the clearance and we can get him out there.”
Nick Nurse calls Paul George’s meeting with doctors this weekend “the last hurdle” when asked about George not yet playing this season.
November 8, 2025 at 12:47 AM
“Everybody” doing a lot of heavy lifting in that sentence, Nick
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New podcast on Third Apron:
Last night, Sam and I discussed some early risers and fallers with upcoming contract decisions worth monitoring over the next year.
Last night, Sam and I discussed some early risers and fallers with upcoming contract decisions worth monitoring over the next year.
November 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
New podcast on Third Apron:
Last night, Sam and I discussed some early risers and fallers with upcoming contract decisions worth monitoring over the next year.
Last night, Sam and I discussed some early risers and fallers with upcoming contract decisions worth monitoring over the next year.
Wrote about some teams we might have underestimated coming into the season
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www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba...
Six NBA teams who look like they were underestimated: Bucks, Lakers, more off to surprisingly good starts
These teams have been pleasantly surprising to start the 25-26 season
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November 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Wrote about some teams we might have underestimated coming into the season
www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba...
www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba...
Wrote about the Kyrie-sized hole in the Mavericks offense — and why they’re asking Cooper Flagg to do too much
www.cbssports.com/nba/news/why...
www.cbssports.com/nba/news/why...
Why the Mavs and Cooper Flagg need Kyrie Irving back sooner than later
The Mavs are 2-4 so far this season as Flagg gets his feet wet
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November 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Wrote about the Kyrie-sized hole in the Mavericks offense — and why they’re asking Cooper Flagg to do too much
www.cbssports.com/nba/news/why...
www.cbssports.com/nba/news/why...
me wondering if 1030 am PT is too early for lunch
A live look at who doesn't know we rolled back the clocks here today. #catsky
November 2, 2025 at 6:27 PM
me wondering if 1030 am PT is too early for lunch
Out w/ a bunch of happy Dodgers fans it sucks
November 2, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Out w/ a bunch of happy Dodgers fans it sucks
Don’t mess this up, Canada. Need you to save everyone from baseball tyranny
November 2, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Don’t mess this up, Canada. Need you to save everyone from baseball tyranny
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Dead ball rule is bullshit, if you can grab the ball then it should be in play. Those are the breaks of the game.
November 1, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Dead ball rule is bullshit, if you can grab the ball then it should be in play. Those are the breaks of the game.
[puts hand directly on stove again because he never learns his lesson]
Wrote about the Sixers hot start and whether it’s believable
www.cbssports.com/nba/news/phi...
Wrote about the Sixers hot start and whether it’s believable
www.cbssports.com/nba/news/phi...
It's too early to say if the 76ers are for real -- but not too early to enjoy the surprisingly great vibes
The 76ers have started 4-0 with an electric backcourt
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October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
[puts hand directly on stove again because he never learns his lesson]
Wrote about the Sixers hot start and whether it’s believable
www.cbssports.com/nba/news/phi...
Wrote about the Sixers hot start and whether it’s believable
www.cbssports.com/nba/news/phi...
Got my copy of the latest masterpiece from @sheaserrano.bsky.social. Shea doesn’t miss go get Expensive Basketball
October 31, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Got my copy of the latest masterpiece from @sheaserrano.bsky.social. Shea doesn’t miss go get Expensive Basketball
Ant is the direct successor to Charles and Shaq. He'll be doing Who He Play For segments in ~20 years
Wolves fan (loudly): "WHO IS NUMBER 12?"
Anthony Edwards on the bench: "That's what I'm saying! I don't know!"
Anthony Edwards on the bench: "That's what I'm saying! I don't know!"
October 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Ant is the direct successor to Charles and Shaq. He'll be doing Who He Play For segments in ~20 years
The Steph Draymond two-man game remains so delightful
October 29, 2025 at 3:23 AM
The Steph Draymond two-man game remains so delightful
they have to tell PG they all moved away and go to a new school now
October 29, 2025 at 1:55 AM
they have to tell PG they all moved away and go to a new school now
wrote about the Spurs hot start — and what happens to their two young guards when De’Aaron Fox returns
www.cbssports.com/nba/news/why...
www.cbssports.com/nba/news/why...
Why the Spurs' De'Aaron Fox 'problem' is one every team would love to have
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are 4-0, and their biggest early season issue is how to work an All-Star into the lineup
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October 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
wrote about the Spurs hot start — and what happens to their two young guards when De’Aaron Fox returns
www.cbssports.com/nba/news/why...
www.cbssports.com/nba/news/why...