Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Emotional Week: Kobe Bryant’s Impact, Lowry Makes History, Vince Tributes & Gasol’s Status
Date: January 29, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the passing of Kobe Bryant and its impact on the Raptors, the Raptors’ eight-game winning streak, the team’s injury trouble, and more.
Blake and Eric look back at a tough week for the NBA with Kobe Bryant’s tragic death and the impact he had across the league after an emotional game in San Antonio. Coming off an 8-game winning streak and a win over the Hawks, the guys discuss a stretch of games against bad competition, if Vince Carter is now the NBA’s all-time leader in video tributes, as well as Kyle Lowry breaking Jose Calderon’s franchise assist record. Plus, what to make of the amount of injuries with Marc Gasol and OG Anunoby joining the club, anticipating Chris Boucher’s return to the lineup, and the Raptors chance of finishing 1st in the East before All-Star Weekend.
Check it out on The Athletic.
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