Category Archives: The Athletic

Norman Powell’s approach to D-League one Fred VanVleet should replicate

Title: Norman Powell’s approach to D-League one Fred VanVleet should replicate
Date: November 17, 2016
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at how Norman Powell’s experience with Raptors 905 can help Fred VanVleet with his.
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Raptors grinding games out, just how they like it

Title: Raptors grinding games out, just how they like it
Date: November 10, 2016
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at the Raptors slowing things down once again, their glacial pace extending to both sides of the ball.
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To rebound from off year, Corey Joseph has to get his shot right

Title: To rebound from off year, Corey Joseph has to get his shot right
Date: November 8, 2016
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at Cory Joseph’s jump-shot, and the work he’s put in to improve it.
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Promising Raptors offensive rebounding still a work in progress

Title: Promising Raptors offensive rebounding still a work in progress
Date: November 2, 2016
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at how the Raptors could be an elite offensive rebounding team but may choose not to be.
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Raptors roundable: 10 questions heading into 2016-17 season

Title: Raptors roundable: 10 questions heading into 2016-17 season
Date: October 26, 2016
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: I took part in a Toronto Raptors season preview roundtable for The Athletic Toronto.
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Superteams, LeBron’s new mission and Russell Westbrook, freed: We answer 20 questions about the NBA season

Title: Superteams, LeBron’s new mission and Russell Westbrook, freed: We answer 20 questions about the NBA season
Date: October 25, 2016
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: I took part in an NBA season preview roundtable for The Athletic Toronto.
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Biyombo’s departure changes Raptors’ tactics, but not their end goal

Title: Biyombo’s departure changes Raptors’ tactics, but not their end goal
Date: October 24, 2016
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at how the Raptors can go about making up for the absence of Bismack Biyombo.
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Raptors hopefuls make final case for 15th roster spot

Title: Raptors hopefuls make final case for 15th roster spot
Date: October 20, 2016
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: For my second piece with The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the competition for the Raptors’ final roster spot.
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Saving Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan from Overuse

Title: Saving Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan from Overuse
Date: October 18, 2016
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: For my first piece with The Athletic Toronto, I looked at the workload of the Raptors’ stars and what might need to happen to reduce them.
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